Broadview Heights Spotlights’ Summer Youth Musical: Evita This year, the Broadview Heights Spotlights’ summer youth production is Evita. It will run June 16 –June 26, 2016. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:00PM; Sunday matinees begin at 3:00PM. Based on the captivatingly true story of Eva Peron, the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952, this musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is almost entirely sung and features a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop, and jazz influences. The title role has been double cast by two talented local actresses. Delia Brennan of Brecksville will perform on June 16, 18, 23, and 25; Alexandria Frendak of North Royalton will perform on June 17, 19, 24, and 26. Clay Hoffner will portray Juan Peron, former President of Argentina, and Dylan Grosh-Hoy will play Che, the show’s opinionated narrator. Remaining ensemble members are prominently featured throughout the show and include Grace Auble, David Bowler, Kate Brierley, Kyla Burks, Gabby Dachtler, Nicholas DeAngelis, Zoe Douglas, Audrey Halvorson, Molly Molina, Declan Newton, James Newton, Alicia Pedraza, Ellie Ritterbusch, Emma Rosberil, Lilly Saunders, Andrew Seifert, Ian Stewart, and Nathan Weagraff. “When people think of youth theater, Evita, isn’t usually on the top of their lists,” says Tim Anderson, Spotlights Education Director and co-director of this show. “But, Eva was only 15 years old when she left her small town to go to Buenos Aires.” Choosing a show that was relevant was also a factor. Evita premiered in London in 1978 and then on Broadway in 1979. “The script has some strong political themes that we saw as relatable to the current Presidential election,” Anderson said. “After auditions, we knew we made the right show choice. These kids are beyond talented!” Tim Anderson and Maggie Majercik return to co-direct this production, their eighth youth production collaboration in the same number of years. Ryan Bergeron serves as music director, and Stephanie Giammarco is the show’s costume designer. Former Spotlights’ youth show cast members Erica Leibold and Charlie Jones join the staff as production assistants, and Jaclyn Phelps is the producer. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. Reservations may be made on-line atwww.broadview-heights-spotlights.org.