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Evita audiences in West End left disappointed that showstopper scene takes place off stage


Rachel Zegler sings Don’t Cry for Me Argentina on the balcony to passersby with a video feed to the theatre

Jamie Lloyd’s production of Evita has been referred to as the hottest ticket in the West End right now, with audiences paying as much as £250 for a seat.

But theatregoers keen to watch one of the biggest showstoppers in musical history – Eva Perón’s performance of Don’t Cry for Me Argentina – were left bitterly disappointed when they learned the scene would not actually take place on stage.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/jun/17/evita-rachel-zegler-west-end-balcony-scene-dont-cry-for-me-argentina

Author : Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

Publish date : 2025-06-17 16:09:00

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