The incandescent Eva Perón’s rise from poverty to power electrified the world – and made her an iconic political celebrity. Winner of seven Tony Awards, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s tour-de-force musical revels in the glamour, charisma and controversy that defined the First Lady of Argentina. With its unforgettable anthem “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and kaleidoscope of sights and sounds, Evita dazzles with pure passion.
St. Louis Theater Circle Awards: Outstanding Production of a Musical; Outstanding Director of a Musical (Rob Ruggiero); Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical (tie); Outstanding Set Design in a Musical (Luke Cantarella); Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical (John Lasiter); Outstanding Choreographer (Gustavo Zajac and Mariana Parma); Outstanding Musical Director (Charlie Alterman)
