Evita (musical) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Evita

Music	Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics	Tim Rice
Basis	Life of Eva Perón
Productions	West End (1978) Broadway (1979)
Awards	Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical (1978) Tony Award for Best Musical (1979)

Evita is a famous musical. It tells the story of Eva Perón, who was a very important woman in Argentina. She was married to Juan Perón, who became the president of Argentina. The songs were written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the words by Tim Rice. The story is often told by a character named Che.

Evita first opened in London's West End in 1978. Then, it came to Broadway in New York City in 1979. It won big awards like the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the Tony Award for Best Musical. Later, in 1996, a movie was made based on the musical, starring the singer Madonna.

The Story of Evita
Evita on Stage and Screen
- Original Productions
- The Movie Version
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The Story of Evita

The musical Evita follows the life of Eva Perón, from her early days to becoming a powerful figure in Argentina. It shows how she rose from a poor background to become the First Lady of Argentina. The story also explores her work to help the poor people of her country.

Who Was Eva Perón?

Eva Perón was born in 1919 in a small village in Argentina. Her full name was María Eva Duarte. She moved to the capital city, Buenos Aires, when she was young. There, she worked as an actress and radio performer.

Meeting Juan Perón

In 1944, Eva met Juan Perón, who was a powerful politician. They fell in love and got married. Juan Perón became the president of Argentina in 1946. This made Eva the First Lady.

Eva's Work for the People

As First Lady, Eva Perón worked hard to help the poor and working-class people of Argentina. She created the Eva Perón Foundation. This foundation built hospitals, schools, and homes. It also gave out food, clothes, and money to those in need.

A Voice for the Poor

Eva was very popular with the common people. They called her "Evita," which means "Little Eva." She fought for workers' rights and women's right to vote. She was seen as a champion for the poor and the forgotten.

The Music of Evita

The music for Evita was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The lyrics were written by Tim Rice. The musical is known for its powerful songs. These songs help tell Eva's life story and her journey.

Famous Songs

Some of the most famous songs from Evita include "Don't Cry for Me Argentina." This song is sung by Eva and is about her connection with the people. Another well-known song is "Another Suitcase in Another Hall." The music helps to show the different parts of Eva's life.

Evita on Stage and Screen

Evita has been performed all over the world. It has had many successful runs in theaters. The musical's powerful story and music have made it a favorite for many years.

Original Productions

The musical first opened in London's West End in 1978. It was a big hit. Then, it moved to Broadway in New York City in 1979. Both productions won major awards.

The Movie Version

In 1996, a movie was made based on the musical. Madonna played the role of Eva Perón. The movie helped introduce the story of Evita to an even wider audience.