"This isn't just clever staging or a viral moment for social media, although it's certainly generating buzz. It's a reimagined theatrical gesture that reframes everything we think we know about Eva Peron."
"One fan expressed frustration about paying for tickets only to see a performance happening outside for people who haven't paid, highlighting a significant divide in audience expectations."
Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita has garnered immense popularity, with audiences paying as much as £250 per seat. However, the anticipated song 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' is performed outside by Rachel Zegler from a balcony, while a video plays inside. This format has created mixed reactions, with some fans feeling cheated, while others appreciate the outdoor performance as a commentary on political theater and spectacle. It's a fresh interpretation of Eva Peron's moment, shifting the narrative from private to public engagement, and challenging conventional theater dynamics.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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