The production, directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage, opened at London's Adelphi Theatre in June 2006 starring Roger in the title role. Here is a clip of "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" from her West End performance.
Joining Roger in Evita on Broadway are Grammy winner Ricky Martin (Les Miserables) as Che, Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Assasins, Sweeney Todd) as Juan Perón, Max von Essen (Dance of the Vampires, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Magaldi and Rachel Potter (The Addams Family) as the Mistress. Christina DeCicco (Sister Act) will be alternate for Eva Perón.
Evita has music by Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Rice. The original Broadway production earned the 1980 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Actress, Best Featured Actor and Best Direction.
To watch "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," look below:
