Ariana DeBose Rumored to Star in 'Evita' Revival, Patti LuPone Reacts to Casting News

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Ariana DeBose is in talks to star in a London revival of the classic musical Evita and the show’s original star Patti LuPone is reacting to the casting news.

If you didn’t know, Ariana won an Oscar for her work in the movie musical West Side Story and she previously was Tony-nominated for her performance in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

Her Broadway credits also include Hamilton, A Bronx Tale, Pippin, and more. Ariana hasn’t been on stage in a musical since Summer in 2018, but that could change this year. Keep reading to find out more… “Fingers crossed,” Ariana told Deadline. “We’re 70% there.” The outlet reports that Ariana will play Eva Peron in the London production, which will be directed by Jamie Lloyd and get a 12-week limited engagement from June 14 to September 6. Ariana said “if you’re going to do a revival of a property that is well known and well loved, it’s paramount to have a new vision, a new way in for today’s audiences.” Patti won a Tony Award for originating the role of Eva Peron in the 1979 production on Broadway.

She reacted to the revival news while appearing on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live. “I think Ariana DeBose is going to play Evita.