Rachel Zegler to Make West End Debut as Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s Evita

A Landmark Revival of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Classic at the London Palladium

Hollywood star Rachel Zegler is set to make her West End debut in the title role of Eva Perón in a bold new production of Evita, reimagined by director Jamie Lloyd. The revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical will run at the London Palladium from 14 June to 6 September 2025, with an official opening on Tuesday 1 July.

A Star Is Born: Zegler as Evita

Zegler, best known for her Golden Globe-winning role in West Side Story and her recent performance in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, takes on one of musical theatre’s most iconic roles.

“Evita has been such an important musical to me since I was a little girl,” Zegler shared.
“To bring Jamie Lloyd’s visionary ideas to life is an honour unlike any other.”

Jamie Lloyd, whose critically acclaimed productions have included Sunset Blvd., Cyrano de Bergerac, and A Doll’s House, added:

“Rachel is a phenomenal talent. I’m thrilled to be working with her on this landmark production.”

A Musical Masterpiece Reimagined

Evita tells the gripping true story of Eva Perón, the ambitious First Lady of Argentina, who rose from poverty to become a powerful political figure and enduring cultural icon.

Featuring some of musical theatre’s most unforgettable songs, including:
🎵 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
🎵 Oh What a Circus
🎵 Another Suitcase in Another Hall
🎵 You Must Love Me (Oscar-winning track added for the 1996 film)

Affordable Access for All

In a commitment to accessibility, the producers have announced that 5,000 tickets priced at £25 will be available for under-30s, key workers, and those receiving government benefits, across all areas of the theatre. These tickets will be released at a later date.

Creative Powerhouses Behind the Production

• Lyrics by: Tim Rice

• Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Directed by: Jamie Lloyd

• Produced by: Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals and Jamie Lloyd for The Jamie Lloyd Company, by arrangement with The Really Useful Group

About the Creative Team

Rachel Zegler

From Broadway beginnings in Romeo + Juliet to big-screen stardom in West Side Story, Zegler has emerged as one of the most exciting performers of her generation. Upcoming projects include Disney’s Snow White.

Jamie Lloyd

Known for his boundary-pushing reinterpretations, Lloyd recently directed Sunset Blvd. (seven Olivier Awards), and A Doll’s House on Broadway, earning six Tony nominations.

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber

One of the most legendary partnerships in musical theatre, the duo created Evita following Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Book Now for the West End’s Most Anticipated Revival

With a stellar creative team, a global screen star in the lead role, and one of musical theatre’s most powerful scores, Evita at the London Palladium promises to be a highlight of the 2025 theatre season.

Don’t cry for her—book your tickets today.