Did Antonio Banderas really sing in Evita?
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The soundtrack of EVITA is a marvel of casting. Look, we all knew Madonna and Joanthan Pryce could sing. The true revelation in this EVITA is Antonio Banderas! He, the only non-singing lead, is the most riveting performer on the whole CD!
How many songs are in Evita?
Ranking All 31 Songs in Evita, Best to Worst.
What is the main theme of Evita?
The themes of duality, politics and female empowerment still resonate 40 years later. It’s been more than 60 years since Argentinian first lady Eva Peron’s death, but the tale of a young woman’s rise from poverty to captivate a nation lives on today in the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber megahit musical Evita.
Who sang Evita on Broadway?
Patti LuPone
Notable casts
| Role | Concept Album (1976) | Broadway (1979) |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Perón | Julie Covington | Patti LuPone |
| Che | Colm Wilkinson | Mandy Patinkin |
| Juan Perón | Paul Jones | Bob Gunton |
| Agustin Magaldi | Tony Christie | Mark Syers |
Who wrote the music for Evita?
Andrew Lloyd WebberEvita / Composer
How did Madonna get the role of Evita?
Madonna was cast after she wrote a long letter to director Alan Parker convincing him she was perfect to play the role. The letter was accompanied by a copy of her video for “Take A Bow” where she had specifically asked the director that it should resemble the ’40s and ’50s.
Who played Peron in Evita movie?
Jonathan Pryce
Directed by Alan Parker, and written by Parker and Oliver Stone, Evita stars Madonna as Eva, Jonathan Pryce as Eva’s husband Juan Perón, and Antonio Banderas as Ché, an everyman who acts as the film’s narrator.
What songs are in Evita the musical?
Track listing
- “A Cinema in Buenos Aires, July 26, 1952” — 1:20.
- “Requiem for Evita” —
- “Oh What a Circus” Antonio Banderas.
- “On This Night of a Thousand Stars” Jimmy Nail.
- “Eva and Magaldi / Eva Beware of the City” Madonna.
- “Buenos Aires” Madonna.
- “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” Madonna.
- “Goodnight and Thank You” Madonna.