Diego Andres Rodriguez to join the cast of Jamie Lloyd's 'Evita'

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd, follows the rise of Eva Perón from poverty to becoming the most powerful woman in Latin America.

Diego Andres Rodriguez will join the cast of Evita this summer at the London Palladium, alongside Rachel Zegler as Evita. He will play Che, the narrator and guide through the events of Eva Perón's life.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd, follows the rise of Eva Perón from poverty to becoming the most powerful woman in Latin America.

Jamie Lloyd said, “Before he even graduated, Diego made his professional debut as Artie in our production of Sunset Blvd. on Broadway, in which he also understudied and played the leading role, Joe Gillis. He is an incredible young actor and a fantastic vocalist. We’re so thrilled he will be making his West End debut in Tim and Andrew’s iconic musical.”

Diego Andres Rodriguez added, “I’m beyond thrilled to be making my West End debut in Evita this summer at the historic London Palladium! Being directed by Jamie Lloyd again, working with The Jamie Lloyd Company’s incredible team, and playing Che opposite Rachel is an opportunity of a lifetime. This is a dream come true!”

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Photo credit: Diego Andres Rodriguez. (Photo by Sam Pickart)