College of Central Florida Musical Theatre students will present “Evita” at 7:30 p.m. April 7-8 and April 14-15, and at 3 p.m. April 9 and April 15, in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
“Evita,” music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is based on the life of Eva Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of an Argentine president, and is worshipped by her people. The story follows Perón’s early life, rise to power, charity work and eventual death.
The show, best known for the song “Don’t cry for me Argentina,” is directed by Kirstin Kennedy, CF assistant professor of Theatre, in collaboration with musical directors John Ash, associate professor of Music, and Dr. Hingrid Kujawinski, assistant professor of Music.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for non-CF students. CF students, faculty and staff receive free admission to the show with CF ID. For information and tickets, call 352-873-5810.