Rachel Zegler's new revival of Evita has ignited a controversy among London audiences as the iconic song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" is broadcast to the public instead of being performed live for ticket holders. Audience members, who paid up to £250 for a seat, feel cheated by the simulcast. The decision has sparked debate about the show's themes, as the song reflects the protagonist's connection to the working class while highlighting the divide between the paying audience and the street viewers, echoing director Jamie Lloyd's unconventional staging techniques.
The punters are upset that "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," arguably the most famous song in Evita is getting broadcast to the paying audience, while randos on the street get the live performance.
Evita is about a charismatic woman who loved and was loved by the descamisados - the underclass who revolted and put Eva Perón husband, fascist dictator Juan Perón, in power.
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