Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced that evita He will return to London next summer.
Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1978 classic musical, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the iconic Argentine figure, includes songs such as “Buenos Aires,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” “Oh What a Circus,” and “Don’t Cry for me Argentina”.
talking to Billboard, Lloyd Webber revealed that Jamie Lloyd will direct “a version” of the musical by 2025. Lloyd previously directed the piece at Regent’s Park Open Air Theater in 2019, although it is not confirmed whether the next staging will be the same version seen five years ago. years or a new production.
The Regent’s Park version received a glowing five-star review from WhatsOnStage and a WhatsOnStage Award for Best Direction. The production was scheduled to take place at the Barbican in 2020, but was canceled due to pandemic lockdowns.
Lloyd later went on to direct sunset boulevard, which is enjoying a stellar season on Broadway after winning seven WhatsOnStage Awards and seven Olivier Awards.
Lloyd Webber also reflected on Lloyd’s vision for his musicals: “For me, working with a director like Jamie is a wonderful thing, because he can speak from a different perspective than mine. The consequence of that with Sunset Boulevard.for example, is that we took the score much darker, in a much more dangerous way than the original. But that’s the joy. “I am a collaborator.”
The news is the latest in a series of hot new projects from Lloyd Webber, including an untitled musical coming soon, as well as an immersive experience. Phantom of the Opera. Your version of starlight express It’s also just been extended for the fourth time, running well into October 2025. That could mean we’ll have at least three Lloyd Webber shows simultaneously in London next year.
Really Useful Group has also launched a “Box Five Club” for theater fans who want exclusive access to Lloyd Webber shows and behind-the-scenes information.
Dates, location and casting for evita is yet to be revealed.
