I don't think people realize how crazy it was to get a camcorder into Broadway theater back then. It would be like smuggling in a toaster & then trying to make toast without the usher noticing you.
Seeing THIS version of Evita in 1979 ruined me for all other musicals. I SO wish someone ha a quality video of this version. Thank you thank you for posting.
Thank you theatre goer who smuggled a brick camcorder and person who converted vhs to whatever video format was used to upload this so that those who missed out can see this 🙏
silentsmurf silentsmurf Yes thanks to the recorder. The VHS tape recording must’ve been shot from the last row of the balcony. Every now and then the camera points down as if people were coming. And the cameras wereabout the size of a trumpet case. Making a DVD of the video tape was easy, but about 12years ago When the technology was available, converting the DVD to a video file took my computer over 12 hours. And sometimes wouldn’t even work resulting in an error and have to start over again so lots and lots of work… Glad you enjoy
Nothing beats seeing Evita in person. Even a great movie can't really give you the clack clack of the goosestepping soldiers, the twirls of the tango singers, the tender ballads turned crazy crowd scenes. Saw it in London; when I looked for the soundtrack, it had this guy with the funny name...now I'm such a fangirl of Mandy Patinkin!
I fell in love with this musical and with musicals in general because of this. i got to see evita in NY in june. but NOTHING compares to mandy and patti.
When I first heard this song, I SO thought the chorus was singing "money, money, money" instead of "rolling, rolling, rolling." lol I'd go around singing, "money, money, money."
The original Hal Prince staging had been so overused and thus taken for granted for so many years. I am happy to be one of those people who always loved his staging for Evita and always saw it as innovative, exciting, and endlessly creative. Ingenious direction like that never gets old and I value it so much, ALL worldwide productions of this show could have his original staging forcefully imposed and I wouldn't mind one bit. Chances are, it would be better than the many misguided treatments this musical has seen onstage, including the horrid Broadway revival which was a too-serious film version wannabe. I'm amazed at how Hal's simple, spare staging never has a dull moment. NOT ONE.
I actually saw a similar staging during one of the recent international tour, however what triggered me was there were a few major and minor peices that looks like it was from the revival.
Ok.... so I just noticed this.... but in the part where Patti sits down on the "people chair" in the third verse.... does she practically BOLT there and jump in the chair really quickly? If so... IT IS AMAZING.
People hate Madonna, but that's stupid. She was singing for film where Patti was doing Broadway. But OH GODS what a sad joke Banderas is compared to Mandy. The power, the heartbroken bitter cynicism. Pretty boy Antonio doesn't have a clue. I never saw Ricky Martin, but it couldn't be *that* much worse. So amazing. Saw it in 1979, nothing more powerful. Not even seeing Mandy in "Sunday in the Park with George" in '85, or "The Wild Party" in '97. (That was my "Sunday" reunion day; matinee with Bernadette Peters doing "Any Get Your Gun" [w. Tom Wopat], evening with Mandy and the fabulous Eartha Kitt, the sexiest 75-year-old I've ever imagined. But this was still better.)
The real problem with the film was the approach to the story and the direction. It watered everything down in an attempt to make Madonna/Evita more sympathetic which conflicts with the lyrics. Bandages was the best thing in the movie but the characterizations were changed so he seems not to compare to Patinkin. Madonna of course couldn't act or sing the part so the changes made to her character come off even worse
Are you deaf how can you say Madonna can’t sing her voice is smoother and richer than lupone. Banderas is equal to patinkin especially with his Latin accent
Mandy Patinkin rules as Che Guevara.....such power in his voice and his command of the stage is awesome. Ricky Martin..enroll in an acting school post haste.
Haha, me, too! I thought it was: Money, money, money, money, money, money Money, money, money, money, money, money Money, money, money, money, money, money Money, money, money, money, money, money Rolling on in, rolling on in, rolling on in, on in (or "Rolling on out" in other instances) I think it trips off the tongue better than saying all those R's in quick succession.
The difference between film and stage. There's nothing like the energy racing through the audience in a theater. Don't get me wrong, I love the film. But the theater energy is a whole different experience. My daughter was obsessed with the Depp Sweeney Todd film. And it was good, with some surprisingly good singing (Alan Rickman didn't surprise me only because I'd heard him sing before). Then I showed her George Hearn playing Todd on stage. She said, "Damn, mum, who knew?" It's just a different way of doing things. Preference is personal. Cheers.
I don't think people realize how crazy it was to get a camcorder into Broadway theater back then. It would be like smuggling in a toaster & then trying to make toast without the usher noticing you.
People should just google 1980s video camera lol. They were not subtle.
Is that a boom mic 🎤 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? 😂
Seeing THIS version of Evita in 1979 ruined me for all other musicals. I SO wish someone ha a quality video of this version.
Thank you thank you for posting.
Thank you theatre goer who smuggled a brick camcorder and person who converted vhs to whatever video format was used to upload this so that those who missed out can see this 🙏
silentsmurf silentsmurf Yes thanks to the recorder. The VHS tape recording must’ve been shot from the last row of the balcony. Every now and then the camera points down as if people were coming. And the cameras wereabout the size of a trumpet case. Making a DVD of the video tape was easy, but about 12years ago When the technology was available, converting the DVD to a video file took my computer over 12 hours. And sometimes wouldn’t even work resulting in an error and have to start over again so lots and lots of work… Glad you enjoy
Mandy Patinkin can do no wrong.
(clears eyes) Camcorders in '79?? HOW COOL!
And that voice...just soars....
Nothing beats seeing Evita in person. Even a great movie can't really give you the clack clack of the goosestepping soldiers, the twirls of the tango singers, the tender ballads turned crazy crowd scenes. Saw it in London; when I looked for the soundtrack, it had this guy with the funny name...now I'm such a fangirl of Mandy Patinkin!
His voice is simply at another level. Tremendous power and purity. It's actually laughable comparing Banderas or Martin to Patinkin.
I fell in love with this musical and with musicals in general because of this. i got to see evita in NY in june. but NOTHING compares to mandy and patti.
What a fantastic show. I saw it in April '80. Totally spoiled any other version.
Thanks so much for the upload! EVITA Is my favorite musical and Prince's staging is by far the best!
I remember the next morning after the night before of my mom and dad seeing this on Broadway...makes me feel 9 years old all over again...
exaaaacccttlllyyyy...hard to find a show and talent this good anymore
When I first heard this song, I SO thought the chorus was singing "money, money, money" instead of "rolling, rolling, rolling." lol I'd go around singing, "money, money, money."
The original Hal Prince staging had been so overused and thus taken for granted for so many years. I am happy to be one of those people who always loved his staging for Evita and always saw it as innovative, exciting, and endlessly creative. Ingenious direction like that never gets old and I value it so much, ALL worldwide productions of this show could have his original staging forcefully imposed and I wouldn't mind one bit. Chances are, it would be better than the many misguided treatments this musical has seen onstage, including the horrid Broadway revival which was a too-serious film version wannabe. I'm amazed at how Hal's simple, spare staging never has a dull moment. NOT ONE.
I actually saw a similar staging during one of the recent international tour, however what triggered me was there were a few major and minor peices that looks like it was from the revival.
Ok.... so I just noticed this.... but in the part where Patti sits down on the "people chair" in the third verse.... does she practically BOLT there and jump in the chair really quickly? If so... IT IS AMAZING.
I saw him in 2010 with Patti in Toronto. he can do no wrong! LOL!
I SAW THIS SECOND WEEK AFTER IT OPENED ON BROADWAY.. SAW AT LEAST 75 PLAYS AFTER THIS, AND NONE COMPARED.. NONE!
The genius of Harold prince. Choosing the 2 leads and Larry fuller to bring this concept album to the stage. The energy and performances are amazing.
AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING! :-)
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
The staging of this number is so tense and anxiety-inducing. It’s great.
People hate Madonna, but that's stupid. She was singing for film where Patti was doing Broadway.
But OH GODS what a sad joke Banderas is compared to Mandy. The power, the heartbroken bitter cynicism. Pretty boy Antonio doesn't have a clue. I never saw Ricky Martin, but it couldn't be *that* much worse.
So amazing. Saw it in 1979, nothing more powerful. Not even seeing Mandy in "Sunday in the Park with George" in '85, or "The Wild Party" in '97.
(That was my "Sunday" reunion day; matinee with Bernadette Peters doing "Any Get Your Gun" [w. Tom Wopat], evening with Mandy and the fabulous Eartha Kitt, the sexiest 75-year-old I've ever imagined. But this was still better.)
The real problem with the film was the approach to the story and the direction. It watered everything down in an attempt to make Madonna/Evita more sympathetic which conflicts with the lyrics. Bandages was the best thing in the movie but the characterizations were changed so he seems not to compare to Patinkin. Madonna of course couldn't act or sing the part so the changes made to her character come off even worse
Are you deaf how can you say Madonna can’t sing her voice is smoother and richer than lupone. Banderas is equal to patinkin especially with his Latin accent
Mandy Patinkin rules as Che Guevara.....such power in his voice and his command of the stage is awesome. Ricky Martin..enroll in an acting school post haste.
Just want it clear that everyone who is near you when you record with a 1980s camcorder knows what is going on. The charm offensive is critical.
Mandy second to none
Wow, I need to find a copy of this, I've only seen the one with Jim Stein standing in for Mandy, that one was recorded on a potato-tape!
Haha, me, too! I thought it was:
Money, money, money, money, money, money
Money, money, money, money, money, money
Money, money, money, money, money, money
Money, money, money, money, money, money
Rolling on in, rolling on in, rolling on in, on in
(or "Rolling on out" in other instances)
I think it trips off the tongue better than saying all those R's in quick succession.
Is there anywhere I could find this full boot?
Mandy Patinkin’s Che: I know something you don’t know? I am not left wing!
I swear you can hear someone eating an apple at 2:05
That's the person moving the camera actually.
Probably my brother-in-law. The a-hole pulled out a bag of potato chips at one show. 🙄
Patti would have blown a gasket!
Please upload Peron's Latest Flame!
without yoy
tell me you have any problem with hearing every single word--that is diction.
No thanks seems so rushed prefer Banderas Madonna version better
The difference between film and stage. There's nothing like the energy racing through the audience in a theater. Don't get me wrong, I love the film. But the theater energy is a whole different experience.
My daughter was obsessed with the Depp Sweeney Todd film. And it was good, with some surprisingly good singing (Alan Rickman didn't surprise me only because I'd heard him sing before). Then I showed her George Hearn playing Todd on stage. She said, "Damn, mum, who knew?"
It's just a different way of doing things. Preference is personal. Cheers.