Have to say, I'm absolutely shocked! Though Evita was set to continue with new leads after the departure of the three original on January 26th, the production will close instead. I can't believe I just dictated that last sentence. Apparently, the task of finding worthy replacements is impossible. All right, let's be honest. While that's the official line being given, I don't believe it. I know Ricky was a huge draw initially, but the show is strong enough to stand without him. As for Elena, with acting ability and vocal chops sorely lacking, I should think she'd be relatively easy to recast. Why would a show regularly exceeding $1 Million in weekly sales be brought out to pasture and shot in the head? Don't know. Think there might be something else at work here. So very sad.
When the curtain falls for a final time, The Broadway Revival of Evita will have played 26 previews, and 337 regular performances.
I'll always have the incredible memories of this production being the center of my first trip to New York City. No amount of shady reasons can take them away.
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