NewsPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Let's Hear It for the Rainbow Tour!" On the Road With Evita Stars Krystina Alabado and Josh YoungA "Real World"-style San Diego beach house, the Hoover Dam, a Pacific Coast road trip, clubbing in Las Vegas… just a few of the adventures shared by the touring cast of Evita in recent months. Playbill favorite Krystina Alabado, who plays the Mistress, teamed up with co-star Josh Young to share these sights with our readers.
By
Matthew Blank
January 28, 2014
"What's new, Playbill readers!! It's Krystina and Josh from the Evita 1st National Tour! Here is a little touch of star quality for you. We've had an amazing time on our first leg of this tour from the hills of Hollywood to the mountains of Arizona, from the bluffs of San Diego to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas."
"We Descamisados got to enjoy winter at a frigid 75 degrees across the west coast and we documented the whole thing just for you. We work hard, play harder, and love to kick it on the beach. We took advantage of the proximity of the cities we've played and became explorers, taking road trips and going off the beaten path from city to city, making the most of what touring life can, and should be. So enjoy some photos from Che and the Mistress, narrated by Krystina, and come see us in a theatre near you!"
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Let's Hear It for the Rainbow Tour!" On the Road With Evita Stars Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Let's Hear It for the Rainbow Tour!" On the Road With Evita Stars Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
A "Real World"-style San Diego beach house, the Hoover Dam, a Pacific Coast road trip, clubbing in Las Vegas… just a few of the adventures shared by the touring cast of Evita in recent months. Playbill favorite Krystina Alabado, who plays the Mistress, teamed up with co-star Josh Young to share these sights with our readers.
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Hola!! Krystina here!! It's time for soundcheck at the Pantages on our first stop on the west coast!! Sunny LA!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Holly, Sam, and Gabi being cuties at rehearsal for opening night at the Pantages!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
It's time for Evita to take over the Pantages!!! Opening Night!!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
We did it!! We opened the Pantages to an amazing LA audience of stars and friends! Here are me, John and Jeff enjoying opening night!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Robin and Patrick pose for a celebratory pic!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
I woke up staring at this bugger. Hello Hollywood hills!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Musical Mondays in LA! We had an Eva Peron arm showdown!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Happy Halloween! Pumpkin carving party! We have some skilled carvers!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Hanging with our friend from Book of Mormon, Ben Platt, for a relaxing beach day before a long five show weekend!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
On the road sometimes we need a break from singing ALW music so we throw benefit concerts!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
It's always nice to sing with your colleagues for a good cause. Trevor Project.
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Next Stop: SAN DIEGO, CA! Road trip with Josh!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Where we rented a beach house...Real World Evita!!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Chef Belton cooked us our first meal! Family dinner!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Ah, what a perfect way to wake up in the morning before soundcheck!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
A little "Money" rehearsal with our new deck for opening night in San Diego!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Some of the boys pose for a pic at our fancy opening night party in San Diego! Aren't they cute!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
And the ladies of the ensemble! Gorg!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Alison and Ryan at the festivities!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Next Stop: SAN JOSE, CA! Jeff, John, Nick, and I hanging with the seals on our road-trip up the coast!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
We met a new friend on our drive!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Josh and I always see each other walking to our dressing rooms during "Art of the Possible" when we get a little break!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
We celebrated Rico, one of our SM's birthdays in San Jose!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
And saw "Catching Fire" at the IMAX Dome...best field trip ever!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Next Stop, LAS VEGAS! Finally seeing a little snow on those beautiful mountains!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Jeff, John, and Josh settling in for the flight with their cutie little neck pillows! (Joshy is using mine).
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
But first Caroline, our fearless leader, broke the handle on the bathroom in the airplane and got stuck...just a minor delay and a lot of laughs the whole way to Vegas.
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
We arrived! So it's girls night out in Las Vegas on our day off!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Me and Sam ready for a night on the town!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
I guess Diana, Tony, and Ron found their new passion in Las Vegas, cirque performing!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Someone is ready for a little Evita Thanksgiving!!!
It's Hanukkah in Vegas for Che! Light that menorah!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Next Stop: TEMPE, AZ my hometown!!!! Road-trip through the Hoover Dam!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Morgan, Robin, and Des are the most beautiful!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Nicky B peering into the Hoover Dam!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Josh making a pit-stop for some Arizona jerky!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Sedona for a night in a cabin in the mountains!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Look at those red rocks!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Soundcheck in Tempe!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
A little birthday golf in the desert for Nick!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Sometimes you meet lovely people in a city that invite the entire company for a home-cooked meal. We love that.
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
And then the singing commences...haha
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
My parents had us stay at their house in Arizona!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Desi and me! It was such a great time in Arizona!! Seeing my family and performing at the theatre that I grew up watching shows in!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Next stop: COSTA MESA, CA We are getting excited for our final stop before the holidays!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Let's get in the holiday spirit Costa Mesa!! I'm decorating my dressing room! And making it smell like a Christmas tree!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
One of the most unique houses is the Segerstrom in Costa Mesa!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Welcome to our opening night/holiday party!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Our two Evas being the cutest of cutes.
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Selfie at the party with my girls!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
John and Jeff!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Finally!! Our first day off in 5 weeks! And where better to spend it than Newport Beach!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
December for the Descamisados!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
What a sunset...it was so beautiful it hurt. And that guy out there snapping a pic is Josh!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Then Christopher Johnstone had us all over at his parents' house in the OC and we released a special lantern full of wishes!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Secret Santa and BC/EFA pizza party!!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Des and Robin eat some pizza!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Chris K, Tony, and Susan get ready for Secret Santa!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Family photo!! Sean, who plays Peron, and his beautiful wife Elaine and their son Quinn pose at the Secret Santa. It is a family affair on the Evita Tour!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Intermission on our last day before break!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
We are so excited! Especially Katharine!
Krystina Alabado and Josh Young
Wishing you all a wonderful New Year from the Evita 1st National Tour! Come see us in a city near you!
Produced by Hal Luftig, Scott Sanders Productions and Troika Entertainment, the musical stars Caroline Bowman (Kinky Boots) as Eva Peron, Tony nominee Josh Young (Jesus Christ Superstar) as Che and Sean MacLaughlin (Woman in White) as Juan Peron with Desi Oakley as the alternate for Eva, Christopher Johnstone as Magaldi and Krystina Alabado as the Mistress. The company also includes Ryan K. Bailer, Nicholas Belton, Jessica Bishop, Ronald L. Brown, Holly Ann Butler, Diana DiMarzio, Samantha Farrow, Katharine Heaton, Tony Howell, Katie Huff, Patrick Oliver Jones, Chris Kotera, Ian Liberto, Alison Mahoney, Robin Masella, Megan Ort, John Riddle, Morgan Rose, Jeffrey C. Sousa and Tug Watson.
The revival of Evita played its final performance Jan. 26 at the Marquis Theatre following 26 previews and 337 regular performances. The cast was headed by Grammy winner Ricky Martin (Che), Olivier Award winner Elena Roger (Eva Perón) and Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Juan Perón).
Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony Award winner Rob Ashford, Evita began previews March 12, 2012, and opened April 5. The cast also featured Max von Essen as Magaldi and Rachel Potter as the Mistress.
The creative team also included Tony Award-winning scenic and costume designer Christopher Oram (Red), Tony Award-winning lighting designer Neil Austin (Red), Olivier Award-winning sound designer Mick Potter (Woman In White), wig and hair designer Richard Mawbey (Frost/Nixon), projection designer Zachary Borovay (Rock of Ages) and music supervisor/director Kristen Blodgette (Mary Poppins).
"Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady," according to production notes. "She won international acclaim and adoration from her own people as a champion of the poor, while glamour, power and greed made her the world’s first major political celebrity."
The revival featured songs from the original staging, such as "Don’t Cry for Me Argentina," "Buenos Aires," "Rainbow High" and "High Flying Adored," as well as "You Must Love Me," which was penned for the 1996 film adaptation.
Evita has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Harold Prince staged the original London and New York productions. Elaine Paige earned an Olivier Award for creating the role in London. Patti LuPone, who starred in the 1979 Broadway staging, earned a Tony Award for her work alongside Tony winner Mandy Patinkin as Che. Evita also earned the 1980 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Direction.
The revival received Tony nominations for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Michael Cerveris) and Best Choreographer (Rob Ashford).
