EVERETT An award-winning actor, Jennifer Paz leads the cast as Eva Peron in the Village Theatres production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Evita which opened in Everett Friday, Oct. 27.
Presenting a powerful performance as Eva Peron, Paz has flourished in many lead roles including the national tour of Miss Saigon, and in Broadways Les Miserables, also appearing in The 5th Avenue Theatres Pippin, Miss Saigon, and Hair.???????
From the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor(R) Dreamcoat, Evita tells the story of Argentinas beloved and controversial Eva Peron and her ascension to power as the second wife of influential president, Juan Peron. ##M:[,ore]##
Set to a Latin beat, this stirring tale of one womans rise from poverty to power is a bracing journey of redemption, and a moving meditation on the perils of pride and fame.
?Each year, Evita is consistently voted as the number one musical our patrons want to see on stage, said Robb Hunt, executive producer for Village Theatre.
Pushing ourselves artistically with each passing season, were excited to produce for the first time what is considered by many to be one of Andrew Lloyd Webbers best musical theatre pieces.
Evita is directed by Steve Tomkins and Brian Yorkey and choreographed by Steve Tomkins, with musical direction by R.J. Tancioco; scenic and lighting design by Tom Sturge; and costume design by Alex Jaeger.
The cast also includes Louis Hobson as Che, Michael Cimino as Magaldi, Eric Polani Jensen as Peron, and Shanna Marie Palmer as Perons mistress.
Evita is presented at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in
Everett at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday evenings, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays and at 7 p.m. on some Sunday evenings.
Tickets are $22-$46 at the EPAC Box Office 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722 and at www.villagetheatre.org.
A student and military rush offers half price tickets 30 minutes prior to curtain for any available seat. Group discounts available for groups of ten or more.?