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Post by theatremadhatter on May 27, 2017 7:54:16 GMT
Well this looks interesting! A production just announced in South Africa which says 'the original West End & Broadway production' directed by Hal Prince with Emma Kingston as Eva! I wonder if they will bring this over? Big fan of Emma Kingston's voice so really hope they do.
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Post by d'James on Jun 7, 2017 18:02:20 GMT
I ended up buying the soundtrack that nobody recommended haha. However today I got the Julie Covington and Elaine Paige versions today on vinyl for £1 each so I'm pleased with that.
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Jun 7, 2017 19:08:29 GMT
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Post by sam22 on Jun 7, 2017 19:08:29 GMT
Yes I didn't quite understand the role of Che. Sometimes he seemed like a narrator, then he was being beaten up. What is his character meant to be? From memory there was a discussion of this in the 2006 London production's programme. Something along the lines of in the original production he is based on Che Guevara, despite no suggestion he ever met Eva Peron, to appear as the revolutionary in contrast with the government/Peron. In the 2006 production they decided instead to step away from it being Guevara and made him simply 'Che', an everyman representing the voice of the people in Argentina. The parts where he is beaten up etc I think are in relation to force being used against those who oppose Peron. |
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Jun 7, 2017 19:09:54 GMT
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Post by sam22 on Jun 7, 2017 19:09:54 GMT
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Post by palace on Jun 7, 2017 19:44:16 GMT
Thanks. That doesn't have as many tracks as other recordings so I'd rather get one with more. How about the one with Julie Covington? I know she doesn't have the power of Paige and Patti and her voice is a bit of an acquired taste, plus the songs on the concept album aren't necessarily my favourite arrangements either but I do actually think La Covington is my favourite Evita. On the concept album Colm Wilkinson as Che. Christopher Neil is also on the soundtrack. I think they were playing Judas and Jesus in JCS at the time. |
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Jun 11, 2017 11:34:37 GMT
Post by justsaying113 on Jun 11, 2017 11:34:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 12:01:51 GMT
Thats not Emma in the poster is it?? Good god, what have they done with her make-up?! |
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Evita
Jun 11, 2017 12:33:43 GMT
Post by crabtree on Jun 11, 2017 12:33:43 GMT
And the use of Photoshop in that poster would lead you to expect a cast of hundreds.....they've not even tried to disguise the repeated use of the chorus.
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Evita
Jun 11, 2017 12:47:23 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 12:47:23 GMT
And the use of Photoshop in that poster would lead you to expect a cast of hundreds.....they've not even tried to disguise the repeated use of the chorus. Oh wow, you're right, the cast is repeated at least three times on either side, the same photo! |
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Evita
Jun 11, 2017 14:55:27 GMT
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Post by daniel on Jun 11, 2017 14:55:27 GMT
There's some pre-Christmas UK dates to be announced too.
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Jun 14, 2017 22:37:53 GMT
Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Jun 14, 2017 22:37:53 GMT
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Evita
Jun 14, 2017 22:44:23 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2017 22:44:23 GMT
This is one of those shows that just always seems to be on tour! Which surprises me, because much as I enjoyed it, I don't quite understand its popularity.  |
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Post by daniel on Jun 14, 2017 22:51:30 GMT
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Jun 15, 2017 5:48:03 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 15, 2017 5:48:03 GMT
Marvellous! I was hoping it might pop back. I'm going!
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Jun 15, 2017 6:15:46 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 15, 2017 6:15:46 GMT
So if this is going into the Phoenix for a period after the current tour dates and before Manchester will it be getting a new cast?
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Jun 15, 2017 6:22:19 GMT
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jun 15, 2017 6:22:19 GMT
So if this is going into the Phoenix for a period after the current tour dates and before Manchester will it be getting a new cast? Do you really want to start an Emma Hatton/Evita cast change discussion?! Look at what happens over on the Wicked thread 😜 |
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Jun 15, 2017 6:40:49 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 15, 2017 6:40:49 GMT
I'm relying on members of the Evita generation to conduct themselves with a little more decorum  |
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Jun 15, 2017 7:22:58 GMT
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Post by infofreako on Jun 15, 2017 7:22:58 GMT
Based on how soon after the end of the tour previously stated that its opening I would be surprised if it wasnt the tour cast
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Evita
Jun 15, 2017 9:00:20 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 9:00:20 GMT
So if this is going into the Phoenix for a period after the current tour dates and before Manchester will it be getting a new cast? Well Martine McCutcheon hasn't been on 'Loose Women' for a bit. Just saying . . . |
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Evita
Jun 15, 2017 11:39:16 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 15, 2017 11:39:16 GMT
So if this is going into the Phoenix for a period after the current tour dates and before Manchester will it be getting a new cast? Well Martine McCutcheon hasn't been on 'Loose Women' for a bit. Just saying . . . New album out though. And she doesnt suit blonde. |
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Evita
Jun 15, 2017 12:52:46 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 12:52:46 GMT
My guess is it will be Emma, one of the understudies or someone who has playd the role previously, as it is a very fast turnaround for auditions and casting, let alone rehearsals too!
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Jun 15, 2017 12:59:41 GMT
Post by TallPaul on Jun 15, 2017 12:59:41 GMT
So if this is going into the Phoenix for a period after the current tour dates and before Manchester will it be getting a new cast? Well Martine McCutcheon hasn't been on 'Loose Women' for a bit. Just saying . . . I know you were being sarcastic (it takes one to know one), but when she was on Zoe Ball's show t'other week, she said words to the effect that she wouldn't be doing a My Fair Lady type of run again. |
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Jun 15, 2017 13:00:12 GMT
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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Jun 15, 2017 13:00:12 GMT
My guess is it will be Emma, one of the understudies or someone who has playd the role previously, as it is a very fast turnaround for auditions and casting, let alone rehearsals too! It's not gonna be Emma, she's auditioned for something else |
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Jun 15, 2017 13:04:11 GMT
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Post by danb on Jun 15, 2017 13:04:11 GMT
Auditioned or has been cast? Me and my 6'4" bulk have been up for Boq four times now and not even a sniff of a call back!
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Evita
Jun 15, 2017 13:05:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 13:05:44 GMT
How long has the tour been running for now? It seems a bit of a short contract if they're having a cast change before the (hypothesised) West End run. I imagine they would keep most of, if not all of the cast on.
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