Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita will transfer to Broadway in spring 2027, with Rachel Zegler reprising her award-winning performance as Eva Perón.
Producers confirmed today that the production will play a Shubert theatre, to be announced, following its sell-out and critically lauded run at the London Palladium.
Zegler, who won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance, will return to the role that earned widespread acclaim during the West End engagement.
The Broadway production will be directed by Jamie Lloyd, with production by The Jamie Lloyd Company and Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, by arrangement with LW Entertainment.
Tim Rice said, “I am thrilled that Broadway audiences will be able to see Jamie Lloyd’s bold and inventive version of Evita. Rachel Zegler is a magnetic ‘Eva’, delivering an electric, charismatic performance.”
Andrew Lloyd Webber said, “I am delighted to see Jamie Lloyd’s extraordinary production of Evita head to Broadway. It is so exciting to see Tim and my work reimagined in new ways, and the show has a generational talent in Rachel Zegler. I can’t wait for American audiences to experience a production which took the West End by storm.”
Jamie Lloyd said, “I was completely overwhelmed by the incredible response to Evita in London. It is an honor to work with Tim and Andrew, and I’m looking forward to revisiting the production with Rachel, whose stellar performance continues to inspire me. When we started discussing a New York production, it became apparent that our Palladium staging of ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ would not be possible. I am really excited to explore a new idea, made especially for Broadway.”
Rachel Zegler said, “Performing Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant show in London was a dream come true, but being able to partner once again with Jamie to bring Evita to Broadway is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can’t wait to perform for my home, New York City.”
The London production received an exceptional critical response, earning multiple five-star reviews and a host of major awards, including Best Musical Revival and Best Performer in a Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards.
Further details including exact venue, performance dates and ticketing information will be announced at a later date.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
