Review: Jamie Lloyd's 'Evita' starring Rachel Zegler at the London Palladium
Briefly

Rachel Zegler's balcony scene in Jamie Lloyd's production has captivated audiences, marking a significant moment in theater. The scene features Zegler as Eva Perón, who engages the crowd while singing 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina'. However, mixed reactions emerged, with some expressing disappointment over the performance's setup, believing it detracted from the theatrical experience. Zegler's portrayal transitions from a fierce persona in the first half to a poised figure in the second half. This contrast enhances the theatrical artifice and highlights the innovative direction by Lloyd.
The balcony scene is surely the biggest news to come out of the theatre world in years. Hacks the planet over have been entranced by Rachel Zegler's fame.
The scene, which is astonishingly good, can only be contextually appreciated if you've seen the one before it, which takes place in the theatre.
Zegler's Eva - a malevolent brunette hood rat in skimpy black leather - eggs on her fascist beefcake husband Juan Perón to take the presidency by any means necessary.
Opening the second half, the balcony sequence is a study in pure artifice. Clad in flowing white dress, Evita faces the public with a beatific expression.
Read at Time Out London
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