THE NEXT EVA PERON

[Derek2]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 7:53pm

Im aware that a "revival" may be in the works for Evita. It has always been a dream of mine to direct and produce this show on broadway, but I digress lol (maybe next time). This topic may have already been discussed but I dont think it has been too recently. Who would you like to see as Eva? Now lets be realistic. As much as I love Idina, she would not make the greatest Eva Peron.

In my opinion, Id love to see either Kate Levering or Alice Ripley play the part. I know Kate doesnt have the strongest voice, but hers kind of reminds me of Madonnas. Its sweet and yet powerful at times. She is also very young looking and could bring great dancing to the show. Maybe even choreograph it as well? Alice though I know has a strong voice. She is wonderful as well. I also think Michelle (from Wicked) would be a good Eva. They are all young enough and all have great voices. Who are your picks?

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 7:55pm

I've never thought about Michelle, but I think it might work.

[zoran912]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:00pm

I know that Felicia Finley has played the role before. She was in a production that, I believe, tried to go to Broadway.

I think that Jennifer Laura Thompson could be interesting.

[Derek2]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:02pm

JLT would be good. Her voice doesnt naturally sound like it does in Wicked. I heard her in Footloose and it can be quite powerful

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:04pm

Yes, I was going to say JLT. Because of that scene in "Thank Goodness," which, yes, I know was supposed to be a play on Evita...

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:06pm

RACHEL YORK!

[wicked4life51]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:10pm

A REVIVAL IS IN THE WORKS THE CASTING IS ON FRIDAY

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:10pm

Stephanie J Block or Idina may be interesting

[zoran912]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:12pm

THANK YOU SO MUCH, WICKED4LIFE!!! I WISH EVERYONE WROTE IN ALL CAPITALS LIKE YOU DO!!!

[jmnpublications]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:19pm

Yes, this topic was discussed in depth a couple of weeks ago, but I never get tired of plugging my favorite for this role - Rachel York! Broadwaybaby87, what can we do to make this happen???

lc

[Derek2]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:20pm

Dont hit me lol

Whos Rachel York? what has she done?

[morosco]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:25pm

If anyone here is interested in a talented actress/singer in the role I'd love to see Judy Kuhn.

[jmnpublications]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:35pm

Well, you asked, so here goes. The abridged Rachel York Broadway and television bio:

"City of Angels" - Mallory/Avril
"Les Miserables" - Fantine (replacement)
"Putting It Together" - an off-Broadway Sondheim review with Julie Andrews; Drama Desk Award nominee
"Victor/Victoria" - Norma Cassidy; Drama Desk Award Winner (she was robbed of a Tony nomination!)
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" - Marguerite, replacement
"Kiss Me, Kate" - Lilli Vanessi/Kate, national and London tours of the 2000 Broadway revival; also available on DVD
"Sly Fox" - Miss Fancy, then Mrs. Truckle in the run that just ended prior to the RNC

Her most famous TV role was Lucille Ball in the CBS Movie of the Week called "Lucy" which aired last year. She earned rave reviews for her performance.

Rachel York is an amazing talent with megawatt star power. Go rent "Kiss Me, Kate" and you'll see what I mean.

lc

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:39pm

LOVE Rachel York.

Posted: 9/7/04 at 9:39pm

The minute i saw this four names came into my mind Brittany Murphy, Toni Collette, Emily Skinner, and Anne Hathaway.

[StateOfJade]

Posted: 9/7/04 at 9:53pm

Caren Lyn Manuel, without a doubt. She definitley doesn't get enough of the limelight she deserves, and she has a killer voice. She's played the role before outside the U.S, I believe.

[shesings]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 12:30am

Has Kate Levering been in anything since 42nd Street? I don't think she could handle Eva vocally at all.

Posted: 9/8/04 at 1:10am

Alice Ripley would rock!

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 3:53am

Kate Levering could NEVER handle the role vocally...that's definite.
Some very interesting suggestions have been made, actually. I think, as much as we don't like to hear about her, Eden Espinosa would be incredible in the role. She looks like an Eva Peron, and there's no doubt about her vocal chops.
Otherwise, DEFINITELY RACHEL YORK. She is phenomenal, really...an amazing, amazing talent. Great presence...
Caren Lyn Manuel sounds interesting. I saw her in Fame and she did a great job.

I think someone more Spanish looking should take over, though...so I don't know if Rachel would actually work so well...I'd go with Eden.

[Marquise]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 9:38am

yeah, wouldn't that be something? to actually cast a latina in the role? ingenius i would say.

[BT]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 9:45am

Yeah, that reminds me of the thread about Audra playing Dot in Sunday in the Park.

[Marquise]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 9:46am

DON'T

[Marquise]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 9:46am

GO

[Marquise]

Posted: 9/8/04 at 9:46am

THERE

Posted: 9/8/04 at 10:26am

She just better be really good.
I love this show.