With his revival of Sunset Blvd. enjoying a buzzy run on Broadway, director Jamie Lloyd has set another Andrew Lloyd Webber classic as his next project: Evita will begin West End performances at The London Palladium on June 14, 2025, for a three-month run.
Cast and creatives are yet to be announced.
The revival of the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will run through September 6, with a press opening on Friday, June 27.
“After an unforgettable experience on Sunset Blvd.,” Lloyd said in a statement, “we are excited to continue our collaboration with Andrew Lloyd Webber, and to take another look at Tim and Andrew’s musical masterpiece Evita.”
The announcement was made today by The Jamie Lloyd Company and Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals. Said Harrison, “It’s an honour to return to The London Palladium next summer, with my 14th production at the theatre. I’m even more delighted, alongside The Jamie Lloyd Company, to be presenting Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s glorious musical, Evita, and to be collaborating again with Jamie following Sunset Blvd.”
Added Lloyd, “It is a great privilege to do so at the incredible London Palladium alongside Michael Harrison.”
Tickets will go on sale in 2025, with specific date to be announced.
Evita features lyrics by Rice and music by Lloyd Webber. The score includes such musical numbers as “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” “Oh What A Circus,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and the Oscar-winning “You Must Love Me.”
Lloyd directed Evita at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre as part of the 2019 season.
The official synopsis: “Fueled by ambition and passion, Eva Perón rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. A symbol of hope to many Argentines, her star shone brightly as she captured the nation’s heart and divided its soul.”
The revival will be produced by Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals and The Jamie Lloyd Company by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd.
Evita was originally staged on the West End in 1978 with Elaine Page in the title role and on Broadway the following year with Patti LuPone in a star-making Tony-winning performance.