Evita at The Kennedy Center

Evita

The Kennedy Center
2700 F Street, NW Washington

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-winning musical tells the remarkable story of Eva Peron's rise from Argentina's slums to First Lady through some of theater's most beautiful songs, including "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" and "High Flying, Adored."

Thru - Oct 19, 2014

Tuesdays: 7:30pm

Wednesdays: 7:30pm

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Sundays: 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Price: $35 - $130

Running Time: 2hrs, 45mins with 1 intermission

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DC Theater Arts - Recommended

"...Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s tango drenched Evita has achieved an iconic status that rivals that of its own subject, Eva Peron, the social-climbing, deeply flawed, yet popularly beloved wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Immortalized on stage by Patti LuPone in 1979 and Madonna in the 1996 film adaptation, Evita has now come to The Kennedy Center as the last leg of a year-long national tour. Directed with steely grace by Michael Grandage, and choreographed with high-kicking athleticism by Rob Ashford, there is no denying the polished craftsmanship of either the singing or choreography. However, with the exception of a few numbers like “Buenos Aires” and “A New Argentina,” Evita is never quite able to blast beyond its tightly rehearsed boundaries into the rapturous experience fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber have come to expect. Still, its excellent music and gorgeous visual impact make for an ultimately enjoyable experience."

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- Michael Poandl

Talkin Broadway - Recommended

"...The touring production of Evita, now in the Kennedy Center's Opera House in Washington, is a solid piece of work, anchored by Caroline Bowman's powerful and well-balanced performance and the thoughtful direction and choreography of Michael Grandage and Rob Ashford."

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- Susan Berlin

Washingtonian - Recommended

"...The entire cast does better than decent justice to one of Webber’s best, subtlest and most strongly atmospheric scores—really, just one melody, which goes through many variations and periodically gels into “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” It’s used to powerful effect when Evita, in a glittering white strapless gown, addresses the masses after her husband’s election—a moment that remains electrifyingly theatrical."

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- Jane Horwitz

MD Theatre Guide - Somewhat Recommended

"...The current touring production, now at Kennedy Center’s Opera House in its final tour stop, scales back on the people and focuses more on the love story between Eva and Juan, which I guess for some people might work but it didn’t for me."

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- Elliot Lanes

DCTheatreScene - Recommended

when the production is good, it is very, very good. And it’s great to see a big Broadway musical these days (even if it is a revival) that’s about something beyond the fun of the music.

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- Christopher Henley

Evita at The Kennedy Center

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Evita Reviews

DC Theater Arts - Recommended

Talkin Broadway - Recommended

Washingtonian - Recommended

MD Theatre Guide - Somewhat Recommended

DCTheatreScene - Recommended

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