Ramin and Jenn joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Ramin and Jenn joining Vancouver Opera Evita
BwayinVan
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/14
#1Ramin and Jenn joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:30pm
I saw the article on broadwayworld and I am BEYOND excited that Jenn Collela and Ramin Karimloo are playing Evita and Che in Vancouver Opera's production of Evita. I bought tickets about a month ago and it was selling well then. Vancouver isn't the best arts town but this is a definite coup for the Vancouver Opera. I cannot wait!
#2Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:38pm
Handy link to said article!
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BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#3Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:39pm
There are times like this when I so wish I was Canadian. Man, this sounds KILLER.
Updated On: 2/18/16 at 10:39 PM#4Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:41pm
Why, are you not allowed in the country? What did you do?
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#6Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/19/16 at 7:24am
Broadway revival?
ALW would love another of his shows on the Great White Way! With the Cats revivial the longstanding Phantom and new show School of Rock he wants to take over the world!
#7Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/19/16 at 8:16am
I really can't see it coming to Broadway, the revival closed three years ago and even with Ricky Martin it couldn't run for a whole year.
#8Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/19/16 at 2:36pm
I have my tickets! I'm so excited to see this production. I must admit the last Vancouver Opera production I saw was West Side Story - it was excellent. Truly looking forward to this one :)
#9Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/19/16 at 2:40pm
LizzieCurry said: "Handy link to said article!
Thank you Lizzie Curry. I was going to do the same but I didn't. I'd just get accused of chastising the original poster.
Looks like I might even take a trip to Canada. Karimloo will be great in this, no doubt.
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Updated On: 2/19/16 at 02:40 PM
#10Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/19/16 at 6:30pm
Theater_Nerd said: "LizzieCurry said: "Handy link to said article!
Thank you Lizzie Curry. I was going to do the same but I didn't. I'd just get accused of chastising the original poster.
Looks like I might even take a trip to Canada. Karimloo will be great in this, no doubt.
I don't think Vancouverites in general know who Ramin is??... there are lots of amazing seats available for $130 Cdn. which is what??? $90 USD thereabouts... Canada is on sale right now for Americans to come visit!
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#11Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/19/16 at 9:45pm
A Canadian in NYC said: "Canada is on sale right now for Americans to come visit! "
The WHOLE country is on sale? How much for the whole thing??
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#12Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/20/16 at 3:17pm
Weren't Karimloo and Sierra Boggess asked to replace in the recent revival but turned it down?
#13Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/20/16 at 4:28pm
Yeah, I think they were considered... Honestly, I can't imagine anything more ridiculous than Sierra Boggess as Eva Peron
Updated On: 2/20/16 at 04:28 PM
#14Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 2/20/16 at 6:37pm
^ there are worse options. I think Sierra, especially back when she used more of her belt as opposed to her head voice like in "Little Mermaid," could handle Eva. I'm just so excited for Jenn in this production! She's such a talent and has a killer voice.
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
BwayinVan
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/14
#15Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 3:06am
Saw on Vancouver Opera's website today that Caroline Bowman will now be playing Evita in this production. I wonder why the change?
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#16Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 3:13am
How disappointing.
#17Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 4:56am
It's a shame that Jenn won't be doing this - here's hoping she will play the role soon! I saw Caroline twice on tour and was always wowed by her - she's a true triple threat. In some ideal world they'd record her and Ramin so we could get a newer recording without some of the iffy vocals of the recent revival.
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
#18Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 6:05am
I have my tickets--8th row, not bad (the Queen E theatre is a bit of a barn so I recommend trying to get close).
I thought something was up with Jenn not being listed for several weeks now on their page. Still, I'm not too upset by this. I'll be more curious about the production--it looks like some of the creative team involved did the Stratford one a few years back which seemed to get wildly varying reviews. Vancouver Opera does one musical a year now--at least for the past four or so years--and have been hit or miss. Their WSS was surprisingly strong, albeit largely to do with the quality of the dancing. Their Sweeney last year got a lot of good press, but the odd, semi updated setting completely baffled me personally.
#19Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 7:20am
How were the sets and costumes for their previous musicals?
I'm thinking of going to Vancouver in time for this, since I've always wanted to go there anyways.
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#20Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 7:46am
Maybe Jenn isn't doing it for more Come Far Away out of town try outs??
#21Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 7:45pm
The set designs are usually strong (as I said I didn't really like the quasi update done to Sweeney but for the concept the sets worked). It's a very large stage. They always have a full and thrilling orchestra, of course.
If you're planning to go and want good seats, I'd recommend getting some soon. If you don't really care about seats though I can't see the cheaper seats selling out soon.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#22Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 3/16/16 at 7:55pm
Caroline Bowman is a tour de force and was an astonishing Evita on the tour. I'd be disappointed if I had tickets and Jenn was no longer in it, too, but don't miss Bowman in the role.
#23Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 4/29/16 at 7:41pm
Van Opera has released production photos. Looks very solid (meaning I'm not particularly impressed or unimpressed with the set--typical Evita look). Am excited to see it on Thursday!
#24Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 4/29/16 at 8:22pm
Looking forward to your review or thoughts, Eric...
#25Ramin Karimloo and Jenn Colella joining Vancouver Opera Evita
Posted: 4/29/16 at 8:31pm
Oh you'll get them 
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