“Evita” coming to Phillips Center Oct. 19-20

October 2, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The legendary musical “Evita” will be presented at the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20.

Winner of seven Tony Awards, “Evita” brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan Peron. Eva Peron, blessed with charisma, captivated a nation by championing the working classes. The epic story of the rise and fall of Eva Peron is told in a sweeping pop opera, featuring one of the Broadway stage’s most dynamic and lush melodies, “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” From her illegitimate birth into poverty, to her status as a world player and South America’s most important woman, Evita is a story of glamour, power and greed.

Evita’s awards include Tony Awards for best book and best score for lyricist, Tim Rice, and also a Tony Award and best score for composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Tickets are: $60, front orchestra and mezzanine; $50, mid-orchestra; $40, rear orchestra; and $30, balcony. The performance is sponsored by Compass Bank. There will be a pre-performance discussion at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets are available by calling the Phillips Center Box Office at 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 1-800-905-ARTS (toll-free within Florida) or by calling Ticketmaster at 904-353-3309. Orders may also be faxed to 352-846-1562. Tickets are also available in person at the Phillips Center Box Office, University Box Office at the University of Florida Reitz Union and all Ticketmaster outlets; and on the web at www.ticketmaster.com. Cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Group tickets are also available.

The Phillips Center Box Office is open Monday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and two hours prior to performances.