Rachel Zegler-Led Evita Closes London Palladium Limited West End Run

The London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita, starring Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón, concluded its limited 12-week run at the London Palladium on September 6, 2025. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd, gained widespread acclaim, particularly for Zegler's nightly balcony performance of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" to crowds outside the theater, which became a viral sensation and drew diverse audiences including notable celebrities. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber praised the cast and crew on Instagram, highlighting the standing ovation after the final show as the longest in history, lasting six and a half minutes. A 10-track live cast recording of the show, featuring songs like "Rainbow High" and "You Must Love Me," is slated for release, with Zegler's solo of "Rainbow High" already available to stream. Fans and critics alike are now eagerly anticipating possible transfers to Broadway in 2026 or 2027 and future projects from Zegler following her standout performance. The success of the revival has solidified Evita as one of the West End's biggest shows this summer, second only to The Lion King in popularity.