NightBlue Performing Arts Company presents “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit, Tony Award winning Evita, concentrates on the life of Argentine leader Eva Perón following her rise to fame, charity work, and eventual death. Originally performed as a rock opera in 1976, this musical has gone on to be performed on Broadway, in London, Brazil and many other cultural capitals of the world. In addition to its Chicago run, a fully staged version of “Evita” with full orchestra will be performed with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra in St. Joseph, MI on Saturday September 24th (www.smso.org) “This outstanding musical questions the integrity of our politicians while still provoking sympathy for its characters.” – New York Times. “Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Evita thrives on the violent reality that comes in the diminutive shape of Argentine power.” – Time. Evita is directed by NightBlue Performing Arts Company Artistic Director David E. Walters. Performances will take place at Stage 773 located at 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago IL.
Location: Stage773 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago IL.