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

Rachel Zegler 's career continues to blossom. The movie and Broadway star will be starring in a new London production of "Evita," where she'll play the role of Eva Perón. The part is a storied one, played on Broadway and in films by icons like Patti LuPone and Madonna .