Behind the Scenes: Evita

Thursday, Dec. 29, join Sammi Cannold and A.R.T. Producer Mark Lunsford to learn about Sammi's vision for examining Eva’s story from a female and Argentine perspective in the highly anticipated, groundbreaking revival of "Evita" she will stage at A.R.T. in May. Sammi has directed Korean sea divers in a pool on the Loeb Drama Center Stage in "Endlings" and put the action of the musical "Violet" onto a bus that traveled the streets of Harvard Square. This is the latest in A.R.T.’s Behind the Scenes series with the writers, directors, composers and choreographers who are making new work at A.R.T. Past events have included the reveals of songs and scenes from developing productions; conversations about process, research, development and collaboration; and interactive Q&As with the audience. One attendee of this Behind the Scenes event will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets to the opening night of "Evita" on Thursday, May 25. The winner will be announced live at the end of the event. Register online for this free event.

Sammi Cannold (Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood and Entertainment as well as the youngest female director in A.R.T. history) helms this revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning rock opera, which follows the adored and reviled Eva Perón’s meteoric rise to first lady of Argentina before her death at 33. Inspired by Hal Prince’s original staging, Cannold evolves her acclaimed concert version that was staged at New York City Center in 2019.