Rachel Zegler's Performance In Evita Has Critics All Saying The Same Thing

Rachel Zegler performs Don't Cry For Me Argentina from off-stage in the new West End production of EvitaRachel Zegler is being showered with praise for her West End debut in a new production of Evita.Helmed by Jamie Lloyd – whose unique spin on Sunset Boulevard recently earned Nicole Scherzinger both an Olivier and Tony win – this new take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical reimagines the show as something more like a pop concert, with the West Side Story star playing Eva Perón, a character previously portrayed on stage and screen by the likes of Elaine Paige, Patti LuPone and Madonna.While there had been some eyebrows raised over the decision for Rachel’s Evita to perform the show’s signature tune Don’t Cry For Me Argentina from the balcony of the Palladium theatre, with audiences watching from a screen while passers by enjoy it for free, the risk has been deemed by critics to pay off.And even those who’ve been more critical of the show in general are hailing Rachel’s performance as “astonishing”, “phenomenal” and “thrilling”.Take a look at the reviews for yourself, following Monday night’s press launch, below…The Guardian (3/5) “Zegler, in her West End debut, is phenomenal [...] If you feel denied of the subtleties of story, character and commentary on populist power, you will still have an eye-popping night out.”The Telegraph (5/5) “Zegler makes Lloyd Webber’s music sound better than ever. Her talent demands our rapture; equally, her mass seduction of the audience feels carefully plotted, enhancing the show’s thematic thrust. Lloyd ensures the evening stokes a cult of personality – combining whistle-stop biography with a parable for our age of showbiz politics.”Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón in EvitaThe Daily Mail“It’s an audio-visual tsunami, more Olympic ceremony than stage show. Details of Eva’s tragic life story and early death are washed away in the tidal wave. Will anyone care? Probably not. Go to be knocked out by Zegler alone.”The Stage (5/5) “Zegler’s astonishing vocals, swooping between sweetness and grit, are as undeniable as her megawatt charisma.”Time Out (4/5) “Coherence isn’t this Evita’s strong suit. But there is so much that is good about it – from Zegler, to the choreography, to the timely antifascist sentiment, to That Scene – that I can look past a few negatives. It’s not just the London theatre event of the summer, but the London event of the summer full stop.”Variety“[Rachel Zegler gives an] astonishingly assured, excitingly committed vocal performance. Her sound is carefully, thrillingly produced. Her money notes catapult the crowd and she’s never less than exhilarating right though her wide vocal range.”What’s On Stage“[Rachel Zegler] really is superb, with a clear, strong voice and astonishing amounts of energy as she powers her way through the show.”The Times (3/5) “[Rachel Zegler’s character is] reduced to a blank-eyed marionette for virtually the whole show. Her voice is fine but it has to compete with the musical director Alan Williams’s wildly amplified orchestra. Too many songs whirl past in a semi-audible maelstrom.”Evita is playing at London’s Palladium Theatre until Saturday 6 September.READ MORE:Rachel Zegler Reveals How She Really Feels About 'Alarming' Snow White DramaAriana DeBose Speaks Out After Being Accused Of Slating Rachel Zegler In Cryptic Instagram PostActor Rachel Zegler Praised For Calling Out ‘Idiots’ Who Overanalyse Taylor Swift

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