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All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. Catalog Number: MCA2-11007

CONDITION DETAILS WHITE-LABEL PROMO, with gold promo stamp on front, promo text on label, and TIMING STRIP on back. 12-page book included. Issued with record one only. Vinyl plays nicely; except for an occasional light-crackles near the beginning of the first song (play-graded). Embossed reflective gate-fold cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing on inner-gate; moderate scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); discoloration near center on front. Inner-sleeve is original (MCA logo). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Developing split near center of top-edge. Openings are crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics and book by Tim Rice. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine President Juan Perón. The story follows Evita's early life, rise to power, charity work, and eventual death. The musical began as a rock opera concept album released in 1976. After debuting at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, with a subsequent engagement at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, the Broadway production opened at the Broadway Theater on September 25, 1979 and closed on June 26, 1983, after 1,567 performances and 17 previews. Patti LuPone starred as Eva, with Mandy Patinkin as Che, Bob Gunton as Perón, Mark Syers as Magaldi, and Jane Ohringer as Perón's mistress. Harold Prince directed with choreography by Larry Fuller. During the run, six actresses alternated playing the title role, in addition to LuPone: Terri Klausner (matinees), Nancy Opel (matinees), Pamela Blake (matinees), Derin Altay, Loni Ackerman and Florence Lacey. Patinkin was replaced by James Stein and later by Anthony Crivello. New York Times critic Frank Rich stated: "Loni Ackerman, the current Eva Perón, has no discernible Latin blood, but she sings the role better than any of the American Evitas, as well as acting and dancing it with nonstop energy. Anthony Crivello, a performer new to me, is easily the best Che I've seen in New York or London: not only does he have a supple voice, but he also moves with such grace that he lightens the heavy, moralizing tone his character must bear. He's so effective, in fact, that he almost convinces you that there's a sound reason for Che Guevara to be dragged into the Peron saga." Tom Carter understudied Patinkin and performed as Che. LuPone has stated about her time in Evita: "'Evita was the worst experience of my life,' she said. 'I was screaming my way through a part that could only have been written by a man who hates women. And I had no support from the producers, who wanted a star performance onstage but treated me as an unknown backstage. It was like Beirut, and I fought like a banshee.'" Elaine Paige was originally told she would re-create her role in the Broadway production, however, the Actors' Equity Association refused permission for a non-American. Prince attempted to persuade the organisation for a second time when LuPone was suffering vocal problems before the production reached New York. Lupone stated in her memoir that this was nothing more than a rumour started by Prince himself to build publicity. She however had her own doubts about that being true. Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin and Bob Guton all won Tony Awards for their roles on Broadway.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING Oh What A Circus On This Night Of A Thousand Stars Eva Beware Of The City Buenos Aires Goodnight And Thank You I'll Be Surprisingly Good For You Another Suitcase In Another Hall A New Argentina Don't Cry For Me Argentina High Flying, Adored Rainbow High And The Money Kept Rolling In (And Out) Waltz For Eva And Che She Is A Diamond Lament

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