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Andrew Lloyd Webber have claimed that the core message of their iconic music evita Today it resonates with even greater urgency than its beginning, pointing to the rising rise of extremism across Europe.
Co-produced with Sir tim riceThe musical chronicles Eva Perón’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming the influential wife of populist leader Juan Perón, who was revered as a “champion of the poor” who supported women’s suffrage.
The tale, set in Argentina between 1934 and 1952, recently saw a critically acclaimed revival at the London Palladium.
Speaking to the PA news agency, Lord Lloyd-Webber drew parallels between the musical’s original context – the period when Britain was battling extremism, including IRA bombings and discussions of private armies – as well as the current scenario.
“Now, today, we see extremism beginning to make its voice known across Europe, on both the left and the right,” he said.
He sees the story as a stark warning about “how and what happens when an extremist government or an extremist individual comes to power”, citing the Perons’ role in bankrupting Argentina, once one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
He particularly highlighted Eva Peron as a “very attractive extremist”.
A recent revival of the London Palladium was shown Rachel Ziegler In a nominal role. His acclaimed performance included a memorable performance don’t cry for me argentina from an outdoor balcony, a feat that required a special agreement with the local council, which was dependent on Ziegler’s appearance at West End Live.
Lord Lloyd-Webber praised the 24-year-old Ziegler’s “absolutely extraordinary” commitment, saying, “She really is the greatest Evita we could possibly have.” He noted her unusual dedication to performing almost all eight shows in a week, which differed from previous productions where the main cast usually performed six performances with an alternative of two.
Live recordings of Jamie Lloyd’s production have since been compiled into an album, which includes the iconic tracks Buenos Aires And a new argentina,
Lloyd-Webber insisted on the authenticity of the recording, saying that “absolutely nothing has been done to enhance it, or do anything silly, or change the tone or anything like that.”
evita, The album, is currently available for streaming, with physical vinyl and CD versions open for pre-order.