Asolo Rep to start season on a high note with ‘Evita’

The theater company offered a sneak peek of the pop-opera serving as its season opener.

  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:41 p.m. November 1, 2017
  • Arts + Culture
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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice created a pop opera out of one of the most iconic rags-to-riches stories of all time, and now the Tony award-winning production is coming to Sarasota.

“Evita” tells the story of Eva Perón, the woman who rose from poverty to become the First Lady of Argentina at the young age of 27.

Asolo Repertory Theatre offered a sneak preview of the show, which will kick off the company’s 2017-2018 season, to media and top supporters on Nov. 1 on the terrace of the Ca' d'Zan.

Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards introduced the show, which will be directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Sinai Tabak will serve as music director.

“I’m in charge of metaphor, of poetry, but the people who illuminate that are sitting next to me,” Rhodes said, referring to the cast seated next to the podium.

The ensemble performed “And the Money Kept Rolling In,” and Ana Isabelle (Evita) performed “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.”

“Evita” runs from Nov. 14- Dec. 30.

Nikki Sedacca, Mary Lou and Ed Winnick and Ann Charters
Nikki Sedacca, Mary Lou and Ed Winnick and Ann Charters
The cast of “Evita” introduces themselves at the preview event.
The cast of “Evita” introduces themselves at the preview event.
"Evita” actors Gizel Jimenez (who will play the role of the mistress) and Nick Duckart (who will play the role of Juan Perón)
Caleb Marshall, Marina Pires and Andrés Acosta
Caleb Marshall, Marina Pires and Andrés Acosta
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards introduces the show.
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards introduces the show.
Lead actor Ana Isabelle (who will play the role of Eva Perón) sings “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.”
Lead actor Ana Isabelle (who will play the role of Eva Perón) sings “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.”
The ensemble performs “And the Money Kept Rolling In.”
The ensemble performs “And the Money Kept Rolling In.”
The ensemble performs “And the Money Kept Rolling In.”
The ensemble performs “And the Money Kept Rolling In.”
Director and Choreographer Josh Rhodes tells the crowd about how he believes “Evita” is a story about ambition.
Director and Choreographer Josh Rhodes tells the crowd about how he believes “Evita” is a story about ambition.
Music Director Sinai Tabak laughs while addressing the crowd about his experience with “Evita.”
Music Director Sinai Tabak laughs while addressing the crowd about his experience with “Evita.”

 

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