Evita (NY City Center)

See it if Great music. Mostly great singers especially Evita & Che. Sets were nice for an Encores show.

Don't see it if It's an Encores production, not full staging.

See it if You enjoy the score to Evita or have never seen it before. Cast is great with amazing vocals.

Don't see it if You don't like Evita or shows that are completely sung through.

See it if If you remember Evita on Bway this is different in better and worse ways. Good singing and staging.

Don't see it if If you liked Evita when it came out late 70s early 80s as it is much different from story to its setup.

See it if Lush staging vs mundane choreo epitomizes this clunky, sort of 'woke' production Good work by leads tho Pfeiffer hasn't any high register

Don't see it if Webber's best music & Rice's workmanlike book are done no favors w/Cannold's re-think of the Evita persona Che as Greek chorus figure shines

See it if Driven gal taps what's she's given to ride the crest of fascism to political sainthood.Bold Shadow Evita choice.Great book and choreography.

Don't see it if Two-Evita concept works, but not when one doesn't reflect character's strength.Che's disgust absent (balcony), yet import given to wardrobe.

See it if Want to see different take on Evita. Solea Pfeiffer had a good voice.

Don't see it if It over 2 hr. with 1 intermission. All singing.

Also This was my first time seeing Evita on stage. I did not care for Che. Stage was plain. They had two Evita - a younger and adult. At time I cannot hear the singers, for the orchestra overpower their voices. Felt like something was missing.... Read more Read less

See it if you like one of Webber's best shows with a wonderful Evita. I enjoyed the staging which complemented the singing and acting.

Don't see it if you like lavish sets or costumes or you do not like Andrew Lloyd Webber shows.

Also Solea Pfeiffer was great as Evita. She had the voice and the presence unlike the last revival on Broadway. The younger Evita had too shrill a voice and I would rather have had one Evita singing all her songs. The character Che was very well sung and acted.I preferred this staging which did not upstage the acting and the singing.... Read more Read less

See it if you love the score.Well acted,very well staged.But the heart is missing.I never felt sympathy for Evita.All flash, no heart.

Don't see it if you want a fully fleshed out production.The staging/singing are all exemplary, but what makes the show great isn't the sizzle.It's the soul

See it if A very satisfactory Evita that makes novel choices that run counter to some expectations without completely distorting the original meaning.

Don't see it if Leaves you wanting more context. Overreactive Webber/Rice superfans. Honestly, not all of the moments are earned. But some really are.

Also You must hear Gotay (Che) sing And the Money Kept Rolling In. Wow.

I’ve been told that you’re supposed to “fall in love” with Evita. I didn’t. I don’t know if it’s the pacing or what that kept this character from reaching me. But I love swelling ALW scores. And really liked much of the staging/choreography (minimal scenery, but almost always in motion). The brief 2-Evita moments in the second half are well done. Pfeiffer is at her best when Evita is most vulnerable. Several costumes are absolute perfection—telegraphing New Look glamor all the way to the back rows.

Helps to have seen Evita before. I don’t usually think a script or show *needs* a certain amount of scenery/production complexity, but unless you already know a lot about post-war Argentina, a minimalist production makes it harder to get a sense of what conditions were like and how/if the Perons’ policies altered their nation.

I just noticed the double profile in the poster. That’s awesome.... Read more Read less

See it if you've never seen Evita before. Has much to recommend. Pfeiffer sings beautifully & has presence as Evita. Great orchestra. Fine dancing.

Don't see it if having 2 actors play young & adult Evita does not work..young Evita hard to understand & strident. Uninteresting Peron.

Also Jason Gotay is vocally great as Che, but lacks gravitas. Could understand every word he sang. I liked the show, but not nearly as much as previous productions.... Read more Read less

See it if like me, you never saw the original and wanted the "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" experience first hand; want wonderful orchestra & vocals

Don't see it if want more in-depth view of the Argentina "saint"; want more elaborate choreography (ok, I did like the Argentina military musical chairs) *

Also *minimalist staging except for the tiers of flowers that appear at beginning and later.
Musical is sung through. "Che" frequently narrates (thru song).... Read more Read less

See it if What a show!!! This interpretation of a classic must be seen even though not perfect. The staging and choreography are the best in town now.

Don't see it if if you a looking for a lighthearted musical, this is not it.

Also My only complaint is the addition of the younger Evita as a ghost watching her own life.... Read more Read less

See it if You have never seen Evita. Beautiful music, good songs, that is a given.

Don't see it if You have ever seen Evita. This falls short. Too heavy on the choreography. Mostly bare stage. Peron miscast. Cast tries hard but misses.

Also Poor directing. Evita’s dress hangs from ceiling, she has no balcony for famous song from Casa Rosado instead she is among roses, Peron on ladder...strange choices. When Eva takes her Rainbow tour, if you don’t know the musical, seems confusing as staged here.
Inspire if it’s shortcomings, the music soars.... Read more Read less

See it if you've never seen Evita staged or performed live; need to see every Andrew Lloyd-Webber production; and/or can forgive imperfections.

Don't see it if expecting exciting staging, though, it’s innovative and attractive in its own way; bothered by overmiced ensembles who sound unintelligible.

Also While this Evita is missing a certain something indefinable—some spark, charisma, extra oomph—I was transported and felt some of the emotional tugs the story of an imperfect person in her rise and fall, and the country doing the same around her, offers. Jason Gotay is a standout Che; Solea Pfeiffer as doomed Eva Perón is alluring, intoxicating of voice, and haughty in demeanor. Although City Centers’ performances run bare, I love what they achieved with simple rows of flowers, particularly how they moved vertically and were reimagined into a “cloud-like,” dreamy state and during “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” It’s hard-to-hear lyrics when the entire cast is singing and music too loud that sometimes made it frustrating,. But I’m familiar enough to follow and simply marvel how such a desperate social-climber could have become what she did—and then fall from grace and health by age 33. This is a tribute to Ms. Perón on the 100th anniversary of her birth. The music is, naturally, stellar.... Read more Read less

See it if Ambitious yet exploitive woman in history using sex and allure as power. Beautiful singing, dancing, outfits, and staging.

Don't see it if Don’t fully understand the allure of the story/musical. Little confusing and not that plot driven.

Also Diversity: complex, real female protagonist. Maybe 2 dancers were people of color, not much else.
Disclaimer: I’ve never watched a previous production of this before so I don’t have anything to compare it to.
Ticket from website using coupon for $27.50.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatrical masterpiece musical.

Don't see it if you are looking for the ghost of Patti LuPone.

Also The look and style of this production has been re-envisioned by director Sammi Cannold and scenic designer Jason Sherwood. Two actresses play the character of Evita - Maja Reficco who plays young Ava and Solea Pfeiffer who portrays Ava the woman. Jason Gotay puts a fresh new stamp on the role of Che and Erique Acevedo brings to life Peron. The talented ensemble tangos their way around the stage making Buenos Aires truly come to life. Even inclusion of the sond You Must Love Me seamless fits into the newly constructed version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. Brava Evita!!! Brava!!!!... Read more Read less

See it if A new spin, with 2 actresses,ages 19,25,playing Evita from ages 15-20 and 20-33. They both have great voices and stage presence.

Don't see it if You prefer the other traditional versions and are unwilling to appreciate this original concept.

Also The wonderful score is heard to great effect by the outstanding orchestra.The whole cast is full of talented singers. The director, a 30 year old woman,gives a fresh take on this classic musical.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the show (or the movie) and want to see it again. It's amazing how CC manages to pull this off for such a short run.

Don't see it if You don't care for the original or you wanted a dramatic new take on it.

See it if you want GREAT STORYTELLING via sweeping music & compelling staging. Excellent performances (esp. Pfeiffer & Gotay).

Don't see it if you don't want to see a now-classic musical wonderfully staged in streamlined style. Sung-through & powerfully presented.

See it if you want to see a rising star (Solea Pfieffer) tackle a challenging role and score. She does so effortlessly.

Don't see it if you prefer a grittier version of the show or don't want to see another interpretation of the story

Also This was my first time seeing Evita on stage, so I had no other versions to compare it too, but I really enjoyed it. I thought the use of two Evas was used effectively. Solea Pfieffer was exquisite and sang the role effortlessly. Jason Gotay had a nice voice, but I was expecting Che to be grittier than his performance. In places the choreography seemed a little off at time, but given the condensed rehearsal process, I can forgive that. I am not typically a fan of ALW shows, but I enjoyed this production. The score is extremely challenging with complex harmonies that the cast handled successfully. This may be my new favorite ALW (or tied with Sunset Boulevard).... Read more Read less

See it if If you are a fan of larger than life musicals and Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice combo, love Evita and want to see any iteration

Don't see it if don't like modern interpretations of classic shows, don't like several characters playing the same part, as there is a dual Evita in this

Also The show has this young Evita who is onstage as a sort of ghost or much of the show, which​ you will ether like or not. I adore Jason Gotay who was wonderful in this performance. Enrique Acevedo and Solea Pfeiffer were also marvelous. The sets were a bit odd-- strange bars of flowers, and empty doorways that changed colors. Overall it was an enchanting evening and I don't regret it. The music will stick, whether you want it to or not.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to hear the score sung effortlessly by the leading lady.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of the Perons. This production tends to give them too many excuses and tries to justify too many horrible actions.

See it if you want to see a great staging of a very Lloyd Webber musical. The music is great, catchy, and indelible.

Don't see it if The story is... less obviously wonderful. It's a curious subject for these writers, and it seems strange to turn a life into a hagiography.

See it if Evita! Evita!

Don't see it if There will never be another LuPone/Patinkin.

See it if you can embrace the music & tango & forget you saw Patti La Pone on Broadway. One of Webber's best.

Don't see it if You can't forget Patti La Pone on Broadway.