Evita (NY City Center)
Evita (NY City Center)
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Evita (NY City Center) NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%
(133 Ratings)
Positive
86%
Mixed
13%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great singing, Entertaining, Great staging, Absorbing, Disappointing

About the Show

NY City Center presents a new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed rock-opera, which examines the rapid and controversial ascent of Eva Perón, the first lady of Argentina, until her untimely death at age 33.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (133)

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257 Reviews | 26 Followers
97
Great revival, Great singing, Entertaining, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if you love Andrew Lloyd Webber Tim Rice musicals with glorious voices; you loved the original and want to revisit

Don't see it if you can only get poor seats either way back or way on the sides

93 Reviews | 8 Followers
95
Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you like nice , fun shows

Don't see it if no reason

60 Reviews | 3 Followers
95
Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if See it if you like musicals. This one is a bit different than the one on Broadway. The set was interesting and the singing was superb!

Don't see it if If you do not like musicals.

519 Reviews | 256 Followers
95
Absorbing, Great acting, Epic, Great singing

See it if Magnificent BioMusical w an amazing score that gives you vibes,exquisite voices&terrific tango dancing.A smart, yet almost empty set keeps*

Don't see it if Eva's divisive traits prevent you from appreciat the theatrical art of this brilliant show.You don't want to leave theatre humm haunt score Read more

165 Reviews | 23 Followers
95
Riveting, Great staging, Great singing, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if you want to see this interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's gem that focuses solely on the music and tango dancing.

Don't see it if you want a musical with elaborate scenery and costumes.

121 Reviews | 19 Followers
94
Intelligent, Delightful, Enchanting, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you want to hear great singing and see great acting. The costumes are wonderful

Don't see it if you are not into musicals about historical people

55 Reviews | 2 Followers
92
Great acting, Great singing, Great staging, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if you would like to see a big broadway production with iconic music

Don't see it if you have problem with the main character

155 Reviews | 23 Followers
92
Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you want to see a wonderful musical with endless entertainment. Plus you will learn the history of Eva Peron.

Don't see it if elaborate musicals are not "your thing".

Critic Reviews (9)

The New York Times
November 15th, 2019

"An ‘Evita’ Newly Tailored for Our Time City Center’s gala production of the 1979 Broadway musical gives our favorite fascist enabler a feminist makeover."
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AM New York
November 18th, 2019

"‘Evita’ is stylish, smart and outstanding"
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Theatermania
November 15th, 2019

"A Fabulous New 'Evita' Comes to New York City Center: Solea Pfeiffer stars in Sammi Cannold's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice classic."
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BroadwayWorld
November 17th, 2019

"New York City Center Presents 'EVITA' In A Time When News Commentators Outshine Newsmakers"
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New York Stage Review
November 15th, 2019

4/5 stars: "Thanks to star Solea Pfeiffer, the City Center Encores! production will leave you on a rainbow high."
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New York Stage Review
November 15th, 2019

4/5 stars "Maia Reficco and a sublime Solea Pfeiffer divide the role of the historical diva in a sparkling new production."
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Theater Pizzazz
November 17th, 2019

"Pfeiffer's stunningly sung, perfectly enunciated and smartly acted portrayal of Argentina's former first lady in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's devilishly difficult work should effectively help the actress skip a rung or two (or three) on her recent ascent to musical theater superstardom."
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Front Row Center
November 19th, 2019

Score: 80% "Sammi Cannold directs this new incisive production of Evita that takes a deeper and more introspective look at the woman behind the glamour, starring Solea Pfeiffer as Eva, and a sprightly Maia Reficco as her younger counterpart."
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