EVITA on Broadway to Feature New Staging For 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' Evita director Jamie Lloyd has confirmed that the iconic balcony scene from "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" will be re-staged for the Broadway production of the musical. The West End version, which featured Rachel Zegler performing the song outside the London Palladium during each performance, became a viral sensation as onlookers gathered on the street to witness the moment. Lloyd has now stated that the scene will be reimagined for Broadway, with a new concept tailored specifically to the New York stage. In a statement announcing the transfer of the production to Broadway, Lloyd explained that the West End staging "would not be possible" in New York. "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," he said. "I am really excited to explore a new idea, made especially for Broadway." The Broadway version of Evita is set to open in spring 2027, with Zegler reprising her acclaimed role as Eva Perón at a Shubert theater to be announced. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of the musical, previously expressed concerns about replicating the West End scene on Broadway. "The one thing that absolutely cannot happen is what we did in London on the balcony," he said. "We can’t do that in New York. I mean, something awful could happen. We have gun laws in Britain." This comment highlights the logistical and legal challenges of staging the balcony scene in the United States, where such a setup would be impractical or unsafe. The musical, which chronicles the rise of Eva Perón from poverty to becoming the most powerful woman in Latin America, has been a critical and commercial success.#rachel_zegler #evita #jamie_lloyd #london_palladium #eva_peron
