Evita - "Oh, What a Circus!"

Che Guevera (Ed Huether, in a fill-in performance) mocks Argentine mourners at Eva Peron's funeral.

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[softapplepie]

i like the way che entered the stage too:)

[radarthebat]

Che enters the stage from the audience because the show begins with the full theatre itself turned into the Argentine movie theatre of the show's score, with the ensemble sprinkled in amongst the actual audience (they were all watching the Spanish film "El Bruto" by Luis Bunuel). When the film is stopped and Evita's death is announced by the theatre owner (again, in spanish), the movie screen disappears and the ensemble approaches the revealed coffin. Che was among those in the audience.

[oneworldguy]

This is a "fill-in" performance? What do you mean? He's not the original lead, but an understudy? He's absolutely phenomenal!

[radarthebat]

It's the show's director performing in place of the production's original lead actor. The director filled in for 2 performances (both on the same day) during the 6-week run of the show.

[Bechillbro48]

This is very good, most community productions of Evita make me wince. Che is awesome.

[MasterAnemos]

@supercool1990 He's good enough that it is possible that Antonio Banderas was probably copying him.

xD

[MrMusicman25]

Mangozapp, you're a moron

[SuddenlySAMM]

There's a lot of people saying "He's good for a fill-iin/understudy." - He's not just that, he's good for anyone; this guy could play this role day-in, day-out on broadway or on the west end; Bravo Sir!

[98aleco]

this is my old acting director playing che 

[alt173]

Very appropriate anger and emotion from Che -- it's viscerally, and you can feel it in your gut. Also, the blending of the "real" theater with the "dramatized" theater in the opening number creates a connection/bond between the actual audience of "Evita" and the events depicted on stage. I always thought that this reality/fiction blending was appropriate, as the show is a blend of aspects of the real-life Eva Peron along with fictionalized elements.

[richardburchett]

Excuse the last person's comment, but this song is awesome. There's a nice syncopated Latin American rhythm. It foreshadows for the next form which will be the slower version, 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina', there are melodic verses which tell a great introduction to the story, and an emotional rock section. It's a true classic for musical theatre. The actor playing Che also does a tremendous job.

[MangoZapp]

Sheesh... a good musical theatre song just about makes for an abysmal stand-alone song. Why is it that 90% of the songs... aren't really songs at all, empty, unmelodious, stabbing, god awful farce? Like this... I mean the guy does a good job, with what he's given - next to nothing. Honestly, I've heard my 5 year old nieces come up with more melodious music. WHY OH WHY?

...And I watch because I need to find a song from the musical repertoire for audition... it's been a dark day.

[supercool1990]

He's really good, but I feel like he's copying Antonio Banderas in his movement. But he's still really good.

[HoopyFroodJerran]

This guy's portrayal of Che is spot on, especially in his rendering of this song. This song requires that the performer infuse it with dripping sarcasm and scorn. As mentioned earlier, Che shown his despondency over Eva's reign and his scorn at the country's worship of her. In the movie version, Antonio Banderas failed to convey Che's feelings properly. His performance was pretty dispassionate. Ed Huether's performance was every bit as good as Mandy Patinkin's.

[guy1695]

This is wonderful! I'm thinking about doing this as part of our variety show and this has been a great inspiration! Thank you!