Zegler has big shoes to fill in portraying the political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. Theater legends Elaine Paige and Patti LuPone originated the role on the West End and Broadway, respectively, while Madonna starred in the 1996 film adaptation.
Led by 'Sunset Blvd.' director Jamie Lloyd, the musical will play a limited 12-week run this summer at the London Palladium
This is a culmination of years of racist backlash. Like Halle Bailey before her, when Rachel was first cast in the role in June of 2021, she received a lot of criticism from people who took issue with a Disney princess being played by a woman of color.
Rachel Zegler, a known critic of the president ... "My favorite Broadway show is 'Evita' by Andrew Lloyd Webber, starring Patti LuPone. I saw it six times, mostly with Ivana."
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Rachel Zegler is starring in Disney's "Snow White" remake. Here's what to know about the rising star.
Pedro Pascal is facing online criticism after publicly showing support for Rachel Zegler, who remains at the center of intense backlash.
A look back at the origins of the Rachel Zegler controversy — from her casting in 'Snow White' and comments about the original film to political backlash and how it all factored into the movie’s rocky reception.
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NewsNation on MSNSnow White star Rachel Zegler ‘too dangerous to touch’ in Hollywood: InsiderZegler put herself in an awkward position after being awarded the role of Snow White by criticizing the original.