Evita is a sung-through musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in London on 21 June 1978. It traces Eva Perón's journey from poverty in rural Argentina to her position as the country's first lady and political icon, ending with her death from cancer at 33. The 1979 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical - the first British musical ever to claim that prize. A 1996 film adaptation starring Madonna brought the story to a global cinema audience.
Jamie Lloyd's London Palladium production from 2025 won five WhatOnStage Awards on March 8, 2026, including Best Musical Revival and Best Performer in a Musical for Rachel Zegler.
The Royal Theatre announced on April 20, 2026 its 2026/2027 season with Evita as a musical production on the Opera's Main Stage from November to December 2026.
A new production of Evita opened at Kwanglim Arts Center BBCH Hall in Seoul on November 11, 2025.
Jamie Lloyd's new interpretation of Evita with Rachel Zegler in the title role opened at London Palladium on July 1, 2025 for a limited run of 12 weeks.
Evita's Broadway premiere is announced for spring 2027, with Rachel Zegler and Jamie Lloyd attached to the production.
