Ricky Martin revives Evita
- 12 years ago
A legend returns to Broadway.
For the first time in over 30 years the Broadway musical "Evita" returns to the 'Great White Way.'
The new production stars pop singer Ricky Martin and Broadway newcomer Elena Roger Michael Servers.
"Evita" tells the true story of Argentina's first lady Eva Peron, who was once considered one of the most powerful women in the world.
The original production of the show earned the show's creators Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice seven Tony Awards in 1980.
For Martin the opportunity to return to Broadway in an iconic role is overwhelming.
SOUNDBITE: Ricky Martin, actor, saying:
"I am very thankful, a lot of gratitude because of the people that I am working with, the cast, directors, producers, choreographers, people that are guiding me in such a beautiful way and I am just allowing myself to be loved and cared for by an amazing audience every night. And it's been amazing, I'm honored to be back - as part of the Broadway community."
Elena Roger first played Eva in the London, but says performing on Broadway is a different experience.
SOUNDBITE: Elena Roger, actress, saying (English):
"London was six years ago, so I was younger, so this feels different because I am old now."
The premiere drew some of the hottest stars to the carpet ... from Broadway and the Latin community.
Singer Ruben Blades actually auditioned for the role of Che for the first production, on the red carpet Blades and his wife shared the story.
SOUNDBITE: Ruben Blades, singer, saying:
"I auditioned and then I got a call back and I didn't go."
SOUNDBITE: Luba Mason, Ruben Blades' wife, saying (English):
"They asked him to sing the song in a higher key, and he said, 'sure, with an operation."
Evita is playing at The Marquis Theater in New York City.
Alicia Powell, Reuters.
For the first time in over 30 years the Broadway musical "Evita" returns to the 'Great White Way.'
The new production stars pop singer Ricky Martin and Broadway newcomer Elena Roger Michael Servers.
"Evita" tells the true story of Argentina's first lady Eva Peron, who was once considered one of the most powerful women in the world.
The original production of the show earned the show's creators Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice seven Tony Awards in 1980.
For Martin the opportunity to return to Broadway in an iconic role is overwhelming.
SOUNDBITE: Ricky Martin, actor, saying:
"I am very thankful, a lot of gratitude because of the people that I am working with, the cast, directors, producers, choreographers, people that are guiding me in such a beautiful way and I am just allowing myself to be loved and cared for by an amazing audience every night. And it's been amazing, I'm honored to be back - as part of the Broadway community."
Elena Roger first played Eva in the London, but says performing on Broadway is a different experience.
SOUNDBITE: Elena Roger, actress, saying (English):
"London was six years ago, so I was younger, so this feels different because I am old now."
The premiere drew some of the hottest stars to the carpet ... from Broadway and the Latin community.
Singer Ruben Blades actually auditioned for the role of Che for the first production, on the red carpet Blades and his wife shared the story.
SOUNDBITE: Ruben Blades, singer, saying:
"I auditioned and then I got a call back and I didn't go."
SOUNDBITE: Luba Mason, Ruben Blades' wife, saying (English):
"They asked him to sing the song in a higher key, and he said, 'sure, with an operation."
Evita is playing at The Marquis Theater in New York City.
Alicia Powell, Reuters.