Evita (1978 Original Broadway Cast)

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Evita is a stage musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that premiered on Broadway in 1978. The score draws inspiration from the life of Eva Peron, the wife of Argentine president Juan Peron, telling the story of a woman’s ascent from poverty to power. Webber’s music incorporates vibrant Latin rhythms and memorable melodies, while the original Broadway cast features Mandy Patinkin as Che, the character who serves as a commentator on the action, alongside other principal performers bringing the drama to life.

This is the original 1978 Broadway cast recording released by Verve on two CDs. The album includes standout tracks such as “A Cinema In Buenos Aires,” “Requiem For Evita / Oh What A Circus,” “On This Night Of A Thousand Stars / Eva And Magaldi / Eva Beware Of The City,” “Buenos Aires,” “Goodnight And Thank You,” “The Art Of The Possible,” and “Charity Concert / I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You,” among others. Grab this definitive cast recording of the stage musical as a used CD from us.