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Twenty-eight years after the premiere of this classic musical Evita, representing the pinnacle of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber's artistic association, a re-invention by one of Britain's best stage directors has made the musical much more legendary. Authentic Latin American production including tango dancing is what keeps the audience alive. With the revival of this celebrated musical and its return has made the tickets counters full & business soaring for the musical makers.

The musical is about a female character, called Eva Peron who uses her beauty & charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. She wins international acclaim and adoration from her own people as a champion of, as well as a well wisher for poor. While glamour, power & greed made her the world's first major political celebrity, she chose to help the community she once belonged to. Evita tells Eva's fervent & sad story through Andrew Lloyd Webber's dazzling as well as stunning score and Tim Rice's famous lyrics. It includes Don't Cry For Me Argentina, as the whole story is based in Argentina also includes 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall'. This new production features the Oscar winning 'You Must Love Me' for the first time ever on stage.

Originally opening at the West End's Prince Edward theatre in 1978, Evita went on to run for seven years. This speaks volumes about the plays durability and the popularity of its well-crafted musical scores. The musical records Eva's life as Argentina's most complex and powerful figure, against a backdrop of political unrest, until her tragic & sad death because of cancer in 1952. The Argentine singer, dancer and actress Elena Roger who takes the lead role provides a stunning portrayal of 'Evita' who is piercing and possesses a deep emotional integrity. The praises for the production are multifold with not only the musical receiving plaudits but also the songs, and the original script winning awards. The returns itself proved that Evita, even after so many years of successful running still holds the audience captive. It makes the viewers find Evita a perfect musical for reviving their old memories, which makes them bind to their country's history.

With its multi-award winning production team and hot new orchestrations Evita promises more than just any other musical. It creates a special relationship between itself & the viewer. This very quality of the musical makes it's so popular that tickets become hard to come by. Only people who manage to throng the ticket counters early get the prestigious seats. For all those people who want to loose themselves in the mists of Argentinean history, you need to book your tickets as soon as they are available. Theater lovers book your tickets at the earliest.