Rachel Zegler has surprised Londoners by performing Evita’s most famous song, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, on a balcony that looks out onto the street outside the London Palladium.
The 24-year-old actress is currently playing the lead, Eva Perón, in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic musical, Evita.
The show in London’s West End boasts a star-studded cast, with Zegler joined by talents like Diego Andres Rodriguez as Che, James Olivas as Juan Perón, Aaron Lee Lambert as Agustin Magaldi, and Bella Brown as The Mistress.
The production is currently running preview at the London Palladium, ahead of its official launch on July 1 until September 6, but you might not need to buy a ticket to see at least a small portion of the show, thanks to a performance choice from Zegler and the team.
walked past the Palladium at the exact moment Rachel Zegler walked out on to the balcony to sing Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina and boy, that girl can sing. pic.twitter.com/KLlRFGvgxz
— 🍉 Amelia Hockey 🪻 (@AmeliaHockey) June 14, 2025
As Zegler performs outside the theatre, the song is then streamed live back to those inside - who have paid an average of £250 for a ticket.
How to see Rachel Zegler performing Evita on the street
To see the performance of the song for yourself, you’ll need to get yourself down to the front-facing balcony of the Palladium on Argyll Street.
As word spreads about the event, it’ll surely become more and more packed, so be ready to get there early.
Reports from those who have seen Zegler take to the balcony say she comes out at around 9.05pm.
There are barriers to stop people getting too close to the front of the theatre, but you can stand across the street and easily get a good view.
Why is Rachel Zegler taking to the street?
Although neither Zegler nor the creative team working on Evita have given a definite reason for the choice, it comes down to artistic expression.
Supporters of the choice argue that it aligns with the message of the musical itself, which has themes of political expression, public image, and spectacle.
Director Jamie Lloyd is also known to support affordable theatre for young and diverse audiences, so this could be a move to make the performance as accessible as possible, even to those who don’t have tickets.
However, some are criticising the unconventional approach has sparked mixed reactions, arguing that paying for a ticket means you should get a live performance of the most famous song, rather than watching a livestream.
