The next Evita?

[wickedfan]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:17pm

After watching Patti Lupone perform from Evita on 'Broadway's Lost Treasures', I really want 'Evita' to be revived. BUt the only question, who will play 'Evita'? No one can replace Lupone, but just a thought, who could play it?

[BrdwyThtr]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:17pm

Idina Menzel

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:21pm

I LOVE Idina and all...but her as Evita??

Meh.

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:23pm

I can't picture Idina as Evita. I don't know, though. She's so incredibly talented she could pull it off.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:23pm

maybe they should get someone no one has ever heard of? I mean, that's what they did with Patti Lupone

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:25pm

How about Evita for the Small people starring Kristin Chenowith as Evita & Nathan Lane as either Peron or Che Guevera ?

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:25pm

I think that I'm just obsessed with imagery.

Like I still insist that Lea Salonga, no matter how beautiful her voice was, wasn't Eponine. (I get bashed a LOT for that)

Just can't imagine Idina as Evita.

But I can't think of anyone else right now...

[Hank]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 7:54pm

Yes, Idina! What a thought! She's got the voice, the look, she'd be perfect!

[b-waygirl]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 8:29pm

IDINA

[shermanslave]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 8:43pm

Elaine Stritch?

[bernadette88]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:16pm

Elaine Stritch may be a little to old...

[Benzy92]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:22pm

As soon as I read the question, I thought Idina.. then I saw all the replies.. this girl can do anything 8 times a week if she can do Wicked 8 times a week.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:22pm

After hearing Wing's performance of Don't Cry for me Argentina how can you even think anyone besides her should have the role!

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:22pm

Madonna! After all, she DID win the Golden Globe.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:25pm

Should it be "besides she" instead of "besides her" in my last post, WHERE'S THE GRAMMARIANS WHEN YOU NEED THEM! Ok back on topic now.

Updated On: 1/2/04 at 09:25 PM

[bernadette88]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:25pm

to tell you the truth I thought Madonna was excellent in Evita!! Updated On: 1/2/04 at 09:25 PM

[say what?]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:27pm

Marla Schaffel, yeah.

Updated On: 1/2/04 at 09:27 PM

[Benzy92]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:27pm

hey! Marla Schaffel.. good choice.. I loved her in Jane Eyre. Is her voice really that belty though?

[PJ]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:29pm

Madonna was good. I liked how she won a Golden Globe.
As for Idina...she probably could do Evita. However, I think they'd need a "name" to do the show. Yes, in the original production they took Patti and made a star. But, with today's crowds, I don't think you could just throw your average, social ladder climbing, chorus girl in a revival of Evita and expect it to be an instant sell out. I could be wrong, and probably am...but oh well. Today's audiences want to see a "star."

[Benzy92]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:37pm

well when Idina wins her Tony this year, she will begin to be a name..







sorry, youre right, just wishful thinking!

[Bret]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:39pm

I definitely think Idina could vocally handle the role. It would be different than Ms. Lupone's great take on the role, but it would be a nice departure, in my opinion.

[Dude]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 9:48pm

guess no one remembers the truly bad revival a few years ago with natalie toro and raul.

that should have ended anyone's desire to see this show again.

Posted: 1/2/04 at 10:06pm

I was told that Felicia Finelly (I know I spelled her name wrong.. I am sorry) was excellent when she did it recently in upper NY I thought.

How about Sherie Rene Scott?

[PJ]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 10:10pm

The "Evita" you speak of Dude was not a revival but a tour. Unless that's what you meant to say. There has yet to be a Broadway mounted revival of "Evita."

Posted: 1/2/04 at 10:14pm

Yes but it still was a revival per say.