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- The Boston Globe
In the revival of ‘Evita’, a tango between the two sides of Eva Perón
Audiences have long since become familiar with the show’s touchstones: Eva’s glittering white strapless Dior ball gown, her blonde bun, her sparkling earrings and diamond necklace, her arms raised in triumph. But [Director Sammi] Cannold wanted to capture the human behind the icon, dig into the character’s contradictions and create empathy for Evita, despite her flaws.
Audiences have long since become familiar with the show’s touchstones: Eva’s glittering white strapless Dior ball gown, her blonde bun, her sparkling earrings and diamond necklace, her arms raised in triumph. But [Director Sammi] Cannold wanted to capture the human behind the icon, dig into the character’s contradictions and create empathy for Evita, despite her flaws.
