Evita Revival Planned for New York

The producers Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders are aiming to mount a Broadway revival of the musical “Evita” next year with the Argentine actress Elena Roger in the title role. Miss Roger is shortly to appear in the Sondheim musical Passion at the Donmar Warehouse in London.

Michael Grandage, the artistic director of the Donmar, directed the 2006 revival of Evita starring Miss Roger and apparently has signed on to direct the Broadway production as well.

The producers are also looking for a “name” to play Che Guevara and an offer is outstanding to the singer and actor Ricky Martin