Ovation! Theatre’s ‘Evita’ premieres tonight
Published 3:17 pm Friday, July 18, 2014
The first performance of Ovation! Theatre’s latest production, “Evita,” begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Bainbridge High School theater.
The historical drama features with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, and relates to viewers the real life tale of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, second wife of president Juan Perón. It recalls her childhood, early acting ambition, calculated rise to power, controversial charity efforts and death through such iconic songs as “Don’t Cry for me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “Oh What a Circus.”
Tickets are on sale now at www.brownpapertickets.com, by phone at 1-800-838-3006 and at Winslow Drug on Bainbridge Island.
The cost is $27 for adults, $22 for seniors and students and $19 for youths age 12 and under.
The show will run for nine performances only, from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, Aug. 3.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays in the Bainbridge High School theater.
For more information, visit www.ovationmtb.com.
