Sarah Jessica Parker has apparently landed the role of Evita — Page 3

Well, interesting to Note that on the Previews of "Inside the Actors Studio" they show Matthew Broderick saying something like "I kept on hearing all this gossip that I was doing the role, and nobody asked me."
Anyways, just thought that was interesting being SJP husband and in a possible similar situation.

But isn't this the production that uses the concept that Eva was really a MAN? SJP would be perfect.

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Idina Menzel turned down an AUDITION for the role, not an offer...this is how rumors get started.

And Madonna was a rumor floated by British press. They may have floated SJP's name as well - it wouldn't surprise me. I love Britian, but their daily newspapers are as reliable in as the National Enquirer.

Joanna Riding is brilliant, but I think she's probably too old at this point. Ideally, you want someone who is 28-30 to play the role (the character ages from 15 to 32). LuPone was 27, and Paige was 30.

Also, the real Eva Peron was not that petite. She was about 5'5 and very curvy. Though if you are making the arguement that the role should be played by someone small, Sarah Jessica Parker is absolutely tiny.

Updated On: 12/9/05 at 02:16 AM

the real rumour that hasn't been mentioned is that Toni Collete has been cast. I'd take that one much more seriously.

If Toni Collette was cast, I'd have a joy-induced heart attack right on the spot. I've been suggesting her for the part since February...

If this was for Broadway. I would want Janine LaManna or Natascia Diaz.

Now those are the right choices. From their look to their powerful voices.

cathywellerstein wrote, "muuuuuuurney. ahh. now that would make me happy."

AMEN!
SJP wouldn't be THAT bad, but definitely pretty bad.
Then again, i HATED Patti LuPone in the initial role, so... She didn't quite have the range for it either.

gotham agreed.
but i haate to say this but she would be the right type in charity.
she has that goofy quality. and stills ome style.