Philip Quast to Play Juan Peron in the Upcoming West End Revival of Evita

Philip Quast is expected to play Juan Peron in the upcoming West End revival of Evita. The show is aiming for a late-May start at the Adelphi Theatre, according to Variety.

Quast is a three-time Olivier Award-winner--having picked up honors for his performances in the musicals Sunday in the Park with George, The Fix and South Pacific. His many other theatrical credits include Les Miserables, Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Seagull, Democracy, Troilus and Cressida, Stuff Happens, The Cherry Orchard and A Christmas Carol.

Eva Peron captivated a nation by championing the working class, rising from poverty to become one of the richest, most powerful women in the world. Her colorful, compelling story comes to life in Evita. The tuner features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by Tim Rice.

This production of Evita is being directed by Michael Grandage, choreographed by Rob Ashford and designed by Christoper Oram. The trio previously worked together on the Guys and Dolls revival, which is still playing at the Piccadilly Theatre. The search is still on for an actress to play the title character.