| Evita | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Evita_1978_Prince_Edward_Theatre.jpg) Programme from the original West End Production at the Prince Edward Theatre | |
| Music | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
| Lyrics | Tim Rice |
| Book | Tim Rice |
| Basis | The life of Eva Perón |
| Premiere | 21 June 1978: Prince Edward Theatre, London |
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| Awards | |
Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader, activist and actress Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows Evita's early life, rise to power, charity work, and death.
The musical began as a rock opera concept album released in 1976. Its success led to productions in London's West End in 1978, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical at the 1978 Laurence Olivier Awards, and on Broadway a year later, where it was the first British musical to receive the Tony Award for Best Musical at the 34th Tony Awards.
This has been followed by a string of professional tours and worldwide productions and numerous cast albums, as well as a 1996 film adaptation. The musical was revived in London in 2006, and on Broadway in 2012, and toured the UK again in 2013–14 before running for 55 West End performances at the Dominion Theatre in September–October 2014.