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Rachel Zegler’s Evita Curtain Calls Go Viral During West End Revival

Crowd-caught videos of her tearful response to standing ovations have highlighted her emergence as a celebrated stage star following earlier backlash.

Rachel Zegler performs "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" live on the balcony as she plays Eva Perón in "Evita" at the London Palladium on June 18, 2025 in London, England.
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Overview

  • Viral fan clips have captured Zegler breaking down in tears as audiences at the London Palladium showered her with standing ovations during curtain calls.
  • The 12-week revival of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd, opened on June 14 and runs through September 6, with understudy Bella Brown covering the role on select Mondays.
  • Innovative balcony performances of “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” have drawn record crowds and extended the show’s accessibility beyond traditional seating.
  • Critical acclaim for Zegler’s portrayal of Eva Perón has shifted attention away from earlier criticism of her Snow White remake comments and political statements.
  • Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and the creative team have praised Lloyd’s staging and Zegler’s performance, reinforcing the production’s momentum.