THE NEXT EVA PERON

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?

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.

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...

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A REVIVAL IS IN THE WORKS THE CASTING IS ON FRIDAY

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

Dont hit me lol

Whos Rachel York? what has she done?

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

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

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

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.

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

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GO

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