Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about Evita at the London Palladium?
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The iconic musical returns to the West End in a major new production at the [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/london-palladium-london). Set against the backdrop of political upheaval in 1940s Argentina, [*Evita*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/evita-the-musical-tickets) charts the rise of Eva Perón from poverty to First Lady — and to the status of legend.
### **What is *Evita* about?**
With music by **Andrew Lloyd Webber** and lyrics by **Tim Rice**, this powerful show explores Eva’s complex legacy, ambition, and charisma. Featuring timeless songs like Don’t Cry for Me Argentina and Buenos Aires, it captures the passion and spectacle of a woman who captivated a nation.
*Evita* premiered in London in 1978 and became an instant classic, winning the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Musical. Now, **Jamie Lloyd**’s recently-opened revival brings a fresh creative vision to this legendary show, reimagined for a new generation.
**Rachel Zegler** has been making headlines for performing Don’t Cry for Me Argentina from the London Palladium’s balcony — a bold nod to *Evita*’s iconic imagery that instantly went viral, but what did the critics think of her West End debut?
### **What are the critics saying about Evita?**
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rachel Zegler is perfection in a dazzling revival." – The Telegraph
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rachel Zegler is astonishing." – The Stage
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Ignore the haters, Rachel Zegler is an absolute smash in Jamie Lloyd's Evita at London Palladium." – Evening Standard
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Believe the hype, Rachel Zegler is spectacular.” – Daily Express
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rachel Zegler is enthralling as Evita in this gorgeous sensory overload of a show." – The Independent
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"High-flying, adored and awe-inspiring.”– WhatsOnStage
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rachel Zegler is a stunning Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s pulsating new Evita." – Financial Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”I have never seen an Evita as exciting as this one.”’ – The i Paper
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"So sassy and cool, Rachel Zegler is a knockout as Evita" - Daily Mail
### **Book tickets to Evita**
So there you have it — there are basically no more stars to hand out! This *Evita* revival has truly earned every single one. Currently playing until Sat 6 Sept 2025, tickets are flying off the shelf (balcony). Be sure to read about what we thought of the show in our [review](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/evita-review) and take a look at the recently released [production shots](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/evita-production-photos-2025).
🎫Book your tickets to [*Evita*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/evita-the-musical-tickets) before it sells out.