Ballet Hispánico Coming to Kravis Center

(PRESS RELEASE)_WEST PALM BEACH, FL (January 23, 2024) – An explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón bursts onto the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts stage when Ballet Hispánico presents Doña Perón. The spellbinding production takes place Wednesday, February 14 at 8 p.m.

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Ballet Hispánico takes a closer look at the life and legacy of the most recognizable and controversial women in Argentinian history, following Perón’s journey from dancehall performer to her rise to Argentina’s first lady and her subsequent, sudden death at age 33. DonÞa Peroìn brings to light the extremes of power at the forefront of Evita's life. Her work as an activist and advocate for Argentina's women and working-class raised skepticism as she indulged in the opulence of a high-class life. A voice for the people or a deceitful actress? Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa explores these diverging legacies and more in this original production.
 
"One of the production’s greatest strengths is its thoughtful integration of movement — Lopez Ochoa’s high-varnish, athletic style of contemporary ballet, gorgeously danced by the whole cast — with handsome design elements. This harmony stands out from the first, saintly image: Veiga alone in the center of the stage, elevated on a pedestal in a voluminous white dress, as if mid-ascension. (Mark Eric designed the plot-propelling costumes, many of which come and go through seamless onstage changes; the spare, functional set and projections are by Christopher Ash.) … Sounds of a recorded speech and cheering thread through Peter Salem’s dramatic original score.” - Siobhan Burke, The New York Times
 
Tickets to Ballet Hispánico: Doña Perón start at $35.00* and are on sale online at kravis.org. To purchase by phone or in person, call 561.832.7469 or visit the Box Office Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling 561.651.4438.