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"First rate! ... Listening to
Ms. Miller sing is sheer delight!"
-- The Mooche

"A splendid star-turn spotlight for Eva (Erika C. Miller)
... a crowd pleaser!"
-- Back Stage West

"Once again the inimitable Chance Theater has pulled a rabbit out of a hat"
-- StageHappenings.com

"staging has a charismatic Eva Perón in Erika C. Miller, beautiful vocals from principals and supporting cast, and fine music direction and choreography"
-- Orange County Register

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"There is an abundance of talent at work here... [Evita] has never seemed as personal a story as it does here."
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Winner of 7 Tony Awards!

Evita
music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
lyrics by Tim Rice
directed by Jocelyn A. Brown*
musical direction by Carmen Cortez Dominguez
choreography by Kelly Todd*

Aug. 2 - Sept. 7
Fri. 8pm, Sat. 3pm & 8pm; Sun. 2pm & 7pm

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CAPTION: FIRST LADY OF ARGENTINA
Eva (Erika C. Miller) addresses her people in the intimate production of the award-winning musical "Evita", opening at The Chance Theater on August 2.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION:

THE VOICE OF ARGENTINA
The voice of the people, embodied in the character of Che (Michael Irish), asks Eva (Erika C. Miller) to justify what she has done to the country she loves in The Chance Theater's intimate production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's "Evita," playing thru September 7th.

CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: GENEROSITY
Eva (Erika C. Miller), along with her treasurer (Jara Jones) and assistant (Jessie McLean), spreads the wealth of Argentina to the masses in the intimate production of the award-winning musical "Evita", opening at The Chance Theater on August 2.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION:

YOU MUST LOVE ME
An ailing Eva (Erika C. Miller) comforts her husband, General Juan Peron (Jonathon Lamer), while her personal advisor (Jessie McLean) observes in The Chance Theater's "Evita," directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown

CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE YOUNG
Eva (Erika C. Miller) takes a moment to greet a young girl (Sarah Pierce) who idolizes the first lady in the award-winning musical "Evita", playing at The Chance Theater through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION:

BACKSTAGE PLANNING
General Juan Peron (Jonathon Lamer) and Eva Duarte (Erika C. Miller) discuss their strategy for coming to power in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.

CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: NOT LOVED BY ALL
Che (Michael Irish) points out to the audience that Peron's fellow army officers (David J. Dalton, Dan Flapper and Bill Strongin) are displeased with the choice of his new girlfriend, Eva Duarte in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION:

LEADING HER PEOPLE
Eva (Erika C. Miller) leads the people of Argentina (Jesssie McLean, Bill Strongin, Jara Jones, Marlana Filannino, Tanya Mironowski, and Sarah Pierce) in a campaign to have General Peron released from captivity in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.

CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller
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CAPTION: WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Che (Michael Irish) observes one of the casualties in the wake of Evita -- Peron's old girlfriend (Clarissa Barton), who was tossed on the street when he met the blonde radio star in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION:

THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE
Generals face off in private to gain control of Argentina in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.

CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: I'D BE SURPRISINGLY GOOD FOR YOU
Eva (Erika C. Miller) has her sights set on General Juan Peron (Jonathon Lamer) in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION:

THE VOICE THAT GOES UNHEARD
Che (Michael Irish) continues to try to reach the people of Argentina, who have been seduced by General Peron and his charismatic wife in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.

CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: THE PEOPLE OF ARGENTINA
The people of Argentina (Clarissa Barton, Jessie McLean, Jara Jones, Bill Strongin, Sarah Pierce, Dan Flapper, Tanya Mironowski, and Marlana Filannino) believe they have found the leader they want in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: HE NEVER HAD A CHANCE
Che (Michael Irish) finds himself cornered by two military officers (Jonathon Lamer and Dan Flapper) in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


CAPTION: SHE'S ON HER WAY TO THE BIG APPLE
Her family and friends (Jara Jones, Jessie McLean, and Marlana Filannino) watch as Eva (Erika C. Miller) convinces her new boyfriend, Agustin Magaldi (Bill Strongin) to take her to Buenos Aires in The Chance Theater's intimate production of "Evita." Directed by Artistic Associate Jocelyn A. Brown, the award-winning musical will play through September 7th.
CREDIT: Press photo by Doug Catiller


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This production is being generously sponsored by

GFS, Inc.

Anaheim
Arts Council

Susan & Thomas Alexander


Special Thanks to
Gary & Patricia Housholder
and
Lewis & Marty Crouse

for sponsoring
Jonathon Lamer in this production.