An enduring classic with a recent burst of timeliness, Evita charts Eva Duarte’s unlikely course from poverty to celebrity to political power in midcentury Argentina. The lushly memorable score features powerhouse hits such as “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” and “Buenos Aires,” and the story is cleverly open to interpretation; whether cautionary or inspirational, Evita reveals in bright spotlights how a celebrity can capture the imagination of an entire country.
