Caroline Bowman "Rainbow High"

[@timnco2752]

Obssessed by her "Hiiiigh" vibrato. Her placement is incredible 😍

[@JoyofRVing]

Perfect!

[@yanetchka]

She makes everything sound higher it’s incredible.

[@DesertDweller1]

True, but "rain-bow" sounds weak compared to another Evita that I've heard before.

[@yanetchka]

@@DesertDweller1I think because that’s where she starts her mix.

[@The_sound_Of_Thunder]

My personal preference is a strong voice like her's for this role, almost a rock strength and thick resonating timbre. This is my fav, I'm kind of blown away...clap clap and all that.

[@JoyofRVing]

She’s my favorite so far

[@katkat4986]

Same

[@mikebejank]

She's excellent. I never understood the appeal of Patti. She certainly could act, but in my opinion she screamed the singing and her pronunciation was unclear.

[@JMNCkids-wk2ol]

you should see the Solea Pfeiffer version

[@samuel9108]

Every time she sings “I’m their saviour” I literally get chills! The way she not only sings that line but delivers it with her stage performance is incredible 😍

[@sabrositamilano6062]

What I love about her is that she’s actually acting the part, some of the others (amazing also) just sing the part through but she’s actually acting it and giving it emotions and expressions

[@carwyncymru]

Personally I love how young caroline bowen makes eva here. Like an excited girl getting ready for a party that dad is paying for! I think we forget eva was 26 ish and had just gotten what she dreamed of all her life xxx brilliant performance xxx

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

She was 26 when Peron was elected in February 1946; she turned 27 in May; Peron was inaugurated in June.

[@runkles]

@@musicaltheatergeek79 Holy crap.

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

How does that comport with her bareknuckles argument earlier in the play with Juan in "A New Argentina," when she hardly acts like a giggly 26-year old (how many giggly 26-year olds do you know?), but a hardened politician? She overwhelms his arguments with her own. She doesn't win him over by cuddling, for example. Ms. Bowman's voice is fine, but there is so little nuance here, unlike with Patti LuPone, until we get to that odd rendition of the words "Lauren Bacall," which I don't get. She skips over Christian Dior and Machiavell(i), when they would have been important to Evita. Yes, Ms. Bowman acts this scene with the excitement of a girl getting ready for a party. No way to know if that was her idea or the director's, of course.

[@patafix14]

Staging aside, just her acting especially facial expressions is so precise, it's a pleasure to watch even for the 100th time!

[@pnthers1313]

Totally not me stalking Caroline’s entire past on Broadway becoming a bigger fan with every video I find. Caroline has such a skill for not only singing with such clarity and talent but also making every role she plays come alive as if she IS that person, not just role playing. She’s so committed she becomes the person.

[@crazyguy98456978]

The way she just hits those high notes without cracking is just addicting to listen to. I've played this on repeat for the past 10 minutes

[@ariadneandreou8554]

I actually really love her acting xD

[@elphbwckd212]

The actimg and voice are great. The staging is just so bland and boring. None of the drive of other productions. Its too bad, because the performers are great but bogged down by awful direction.

[@sherstinearsenian7857]

What a voice! She’s fantastic, love this.

[@chocolatesouljah]

I think she nailed the modulation at 1:27 and I loved her Lauren Bacall-like mannerism shortly after. The staging is something of a snooze but La Bowman electrifies. There is one exception the staging when the "not decorating" interaction occurs at 1:46 ish. . That was brilliant and well acted.

[@breannaastor7075]

Classic Lauren ! ❤

[@chocolatesouljah]

@@breannaastor7075 right!? Like she totally did that! Love, love, love, how thoughtful you consider this performance is. While belting through the roof!

[@mshannah1832]

Caroline is fabulous. I love this so much.

[@misplacedstoic]

I love her voice.

[@weirdmusickid6953]

Yes same

[@kaneanderson8626]

Without a doubt, one of the best Eva's i've heard.

[@michaelhollander5411]

She is very very good.. And she CA.reach those high notes Oh what a splendid Voice..Miss.Bowman schould get an TONY.

[@k.robertrichardson6779]

On the other hand, she avoids the low notes.

[@macrent2]

This is how I get ready in the morning.

[@Justin-tx9bq]

She has a phenomenal voice, but that staging is hecka boring

[@PhimbleG-d]

Acting 🤩 High note clarity and placement 🙌 Staging and design 😭

[@mediterraneanworld]

If you compare to the tempo of the Patti Lupone version it’s practically a dirge. She has the voice and range but this version is so boring.

[@trab49]

Her belts! She's fearless!! I'm in love!

[@mustangsally1075]

I saw EVITA National Tour at Kennedy Center Sept 2014. Awesome Awesome Awesome. Wish EVITA would tour again or at least come back to Broadway. Caroline Bowman is from Maryland.

[@jasl3715]

It´s always interesting to hear and share different opinions and my respect to all. We musn´t forget that it´s a very difficult part to sing in the original key (unlike Madonna of course), act and dance. So I can only praise any actress playing this very demanding part so many shows a week. I have seen many Evitas over the years; Caroline is fabulous, great acting and singing. She hits the notes and has the belting power required. She also learnt about the real Eva Peron and this shows in her acting. We musn´t discourage these young actresses with comparisons and negative comments, yet I am sure that Caroline would welcome any "constructive" criticsm necessary to improve and get better.

[@joycecampana7829]

Whole Heartedly Agree!!!! She's amazing!

[@EnzFab73]

Great voice. The costume is an exact replica of an outfit the historical woman wore in Europe. The hat is different though. However, although I love this Eva. Her voice is rich and great for the character, this is one of the numbers were the original staging is better. "Rainbow High" in Prince's original staging is one of my favorite numbers. Like the song, it is dazzling the way Eva comes across... Frantic, excited, hard as nails, excruciatingly glamorous ... and when the men glam her up and one wraps her up with a fur wrap at the end, it was icing on the cake...I assume the real Eva Peron would have liked that staging better :-) Thanks for posting this. Still waiting for a good staging of Evita to come to Toronto.

[@julietajazming]

E Fabian The real Eva Peron would be laughing that Americans made hate her and then make her story a musical

[@anthonyL1995]

This is an English musical not an American.

[@julietajazming]

You are right, my bad, but my point still the same.

[@drglenh]

E Fabian The current Australian production has the original staging.

[@nycncbrguy]

Wow! Can't wait to see Caroline perform this with Ramin Karimloo!!!

[@User02654]

Wait...what? :)

[@nycncbrguy]

+xxChordially Yoursxx Yes! In Vancouver. I'm going the first week of May!!! mobile.twitter.com/VancouverOpera/status/719643983245402112

[@KmtProject]

I got to see it 😀

[@carlosartrogomez]

Saw it in San Diego last year, Bowman and Young were amazing! wish I could see the show again!

[@christianawagner2438]

Wow! I LOVE her in this role😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@smurf902]

This is nearly Beechman-level belting. And that's a PREMIUM compliment.

[@ZoraTheberge]

Also, to my knowledge, she’s in Patti’s original key, which Is impressive for how clean it sounds. The only thing is the staging is garbage.

[@MichelletheRighteousJew]

Genuine. Operatic. Real. Gestures, voice, magic. Aligned! ¡Bravo!🎉🎉🎉

[@zackhigbee8832]

My favorite Evita

[@amyhuerta3980]

Lyrics Eva: I don't really think I need the reason Why I won't to succeed I haven't started Let's get this show on the road Let's make it obvious Peron is off and rolling Eva's Dressers: Eyes, hair, mouth, figure Dress, voice, style, movement Hands, magic, rings, glamour Face, diamonds, excitement, image Eva: I came from the people, they need to adore me So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High They must have excitement, and so must I Eva's Dressers: Eyes, hair, mouth, figure Dress, voice, style, image Eva: I'm their product, it's vital you sell me So Machiavell me, make an Argentine Rose I need to be thrilling, I want to be Rainbow High They need their escape, and so do I Eva's Dressers: Eyes, hair, mouth, figure Dress, voice, style, movement Hands, magic, rings, glamour Face, diamonds, excitement, image Eva: All my descamisados expect me to outshine the enemy-- The aristocrasy-- I won't disappoint them I'm their savior, that's what they call me So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes To make me fantastic, I have to be Rainbow High In magical colors You're not decorating a girl for a night on the town And I'm not a second-rate queen getting kicks with a crown Next stop will be Europe The Rainbow's gonna tour Dressed up, somewhere to go We'll put on a show Look out, mighty Europe Because you oughta know Whatcha gonna get in me Just a little touch of Just a little touch of Argentina's brand of star quality

[@aniqajasmin1242]

It's watched Evita today at the Dominion.. and I LOVED IT!!!!! The staging for rainbow high was much better too

[@a.vagardner]

She was amazing!!!!!

[@Sarahmint]

love her acting and she sings inspirationally

[@TX1961]

I saw her in the Evita tour stop in San Antonio, Texas...sometime around 2014? The Evita character was a vast improvement over the thin voiced Elena Roger in the 2012 Broadway revival. I was at that revival's 2nd preview. The lead's voice was very, very underwhelming. Caroline Bowman possesses a strong voice that makes for a formidable Evita.

[@moofygirl72]

She has such a gorgeous voice!

[@Q69573]

Enchanting

[@TerezaNeves]

this is simply amazing, i'm in love

[@Cc-is3is]

I love this version almost as much as the original

[@crazyguy98456978]

Caroline should have been Eva in the Broadway revival. She sings the role while Elena screamed it

[@Elphaboy]

completely! or Christina Dicceo(sp) she was just superb!

[@josephcarlisle1943]

Pauly- Walnuts I disagree Elena Rogers​ deserved that role. Her energy was absolutely fantastic. Her acting superb. The only reason it didn't succeed was because no one wanted a revival in the first place. No actor could save it.

[@julietajazming]

Joseph Carlisle But the revival was necessary at last for me as an Argentinean, Andrew Lloyd changed the music for good and now is more a like at ours. Before the music sounded more like salsa than tango.

[@user-oj7bn5fq4m]

Julieta Jazzmín because Andrew Lloyd Webber thought the music of Argentina was similar to its brother Mexico’s music, and put instruments like maracas into the original broadway recording to channel the stereotypical Latin sound. Argentina’s music isn’t as wild as the rest of Latin America. Though it was nice in the revival to cast Latins like Ricky Martín and Elena Roger, it did really bring out the Latin flavors in the music and hearing Buenos Aires and descamisados being pronounced correctly for the first time

[@JoshFreilich]

@@user-oj7bn5fq4m And also, another plus is that the music ROCKS again! ("A New Argentina" and the last half of this song, starting around 1:49 is the perfect example of what I'm talking about.)

[@ericmiguel5553]

I love Caroline Bowman ahhhhh

[@KevinSigman]

You don't happen to have And the Money Kept Rolling In with Josh Young, do you? I mean, MAN, those high notes he hit...absolutely stunning! :)

[@KevinSigman]

Best Che I've ever seen, Stella. And very handsome, in my opinion. :)

[@nyko911]

She has an amazing voice!

[@kaine5686]

THAT VOICE!!!!

[@justyourvoice]

So many Elphaba's have done this show!

[@davidfathom3051]

It makes sense. Similar range/stamina requirements. I personally want Donna Vivino, Rachel Tucker, or Mandy Gonzalez to be next.

[@julietajazming]

David Fathom YES RACHEL TUCKER !!!

[@nasirroper4011]

David Fathom Jessica vosk next please

[@lm-bv1rg]

she's my third favourite evita, she's great

[@MrDefyinggravity1]

really prefer her Eva Peron than Elphaba

[@lasbagman1]

Excellent! Do you have Buenos Aires and Don't cry for me Argentina ? I saw this production in Las Vegas.

[@MissMiffed]

01:41 ... HOW!?!?!?

[@EVITANDY]

I’ve always thought this to be very clumsy staging of this number. Too much going on for the performer to shine in a stand-out number. She sings it beautifully here, but the staging is almost designed to trip her up Look at Larry Fuller’s simple and highly effective staging in Hal Prince’s original production to see how to really make this number work

[@danielhofmann8859]

I think the role of Evita fits her perfectly

[@MrDuffmann22]

Wow I am wowed

[@nookvintage799]

Hot damn - she nailed it

[@darrenlumby4772]

The best Ive ever heard!

[@dolorsvallbona5400]

Fantastic. ❤

[@lamiserehq3031]

Good God...the staging. Could it get any more boring? The Eva has got a fantastic voice. The orchs are OK and close to the originals. They should have fired the director and designers and this would have been much more within the league of the fabulous Eva seen here.

[@AJKoehler]

I agree

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

The 2006 London/2012 Broadway revivals were so unimaginative and uninspired. And I loathed the new arrangements!

[@HeyItsOlive415]

Ok, let's agree, the staging is a bit boring, but Caroline amazing. Probably one of the few actresses who can rival Patti. I feel she would have killed it even more if they used the original staging. However, it shows how good she is when she rocks it with such static blocking.

[@colintwist2686]

Her voice ❤

[@allthatjazzspaz95]

Tepid applause for such an exciting rendition.... Audiences. Sigh

[@Jason-ib4fk]

She's got that Lauren Bacall movement down!!! 😋👍👍👍

[@barbarjinks8170]

Anyone but Madonna is the right choice.

[@NewMeToday22]

She did a great job! I love Pattie Lupone and Audra McDonald's rendition. They owned it!

[@brandonlogan1607]

'in magical colors' omg.

[@JackRaymondSTAR]

YES YES YES

[@Dianaemanuel]

Bowman sings it beautifully. But the staging is (compared to Hal Prince's original) BORING. Her wig is awful too.

[@lamiserehq3031]

I agree. Staging completely misses any and all opportunities to make this number the theatrical stunner that it is. The Harold Prince staging, though incredibly simple, was absolutely thrilling, abstract, and highly theatrical!!

[@aaronford2184]

Ugh the wig! I can dismiss the boring staging and the amateur acting but the wig!!

[@CoNnOr17rEd]

+Dianaemanuel totally agree about the staging compared to the original. but I'm confused on the comments regarding her wig. I don't see anything wrong with it??

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

*LaMisere HQ* it appears they were trying to be too literal, like the film. But EVITA only works as Brechtian, IMO. (Unless a unique production convinces me otherwise.)

[@karenhitzeman1316]

I love this video of this song

[@katkat4986]

I thought Gwen Steffani was doing broadway so I clicked. DAMN. So good. I'll follow her now!

[@evaml11]

Strong voice!

[@lilims123]

Can you pretty pretty please put up A Waltz for Eva and Che? :) thank you for putting this up!

[@idus9]

Sure, it is up now :)

[@joshranck6800]

Will you PLEASE post ''A new Argentina''?

[@idus9]

Okay, I am uploading it right now :)

[@Vassago85]

idus9 You don't happen to have "Peron's latest flame" as well? still by far my favourite :)

[@Athespian128]

Her acting is so on point

[@miluuvmusic]

Do you happen to have "Surprisingly good for you" "Another suitcase in another hall" and "Lament"? Those are my favorite songs :) And thank you so much for what you've already uploaded

[@russellwright1324]

Which production is this?

[@CalebMiofsky]

The Broadway National Tour that toured in 2013

[@russellwright1324]

+cm1727 thanks! I love her enthusiasm

[@CalebMiofsky]

+Russell Wright np! Wish I saw her in this, I saw her as Elphaba and she was fantastic

[@DistantCousin]

The Michael Grandage 2006 London/2012 New York revival production

[@josiechavers1433]

I just want this to be on ITunes

[@genesiscordon977]

There again I've more to do Than simply get the message through I haven't started Let's get this show on the road Let's make it obvious Peron is off and rolling (Eyes, hair, mouth, figure Dress, voice, style, movement Hands, magic, rings, glamour Face, diamonds, excitement, image) I came from the people, they need to adore me So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High They must have excitement, and so must I (Eyes, hair, mouth, figure Dress, voice, style, image) I'm their product, it's vital you sell me So Machiavell me, make an Argentine Rose I need to be thrilling, I want to be Rainbow High They need their escape, and so do I (Eyes, hair, mouth, figure Dress, voice, style, movement Hands, magic, rings, glamour Face, diamonds, excitement, image) All my descamisados expect me to outshine the enemy I won't disappoint them I'm their savior, that's what they call me So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes To make me fantastic, I have to be Rainbow High In magical colors You're not decorating a girl for a night on the town And I'm not a second-rate queen getting kicks with a crown Next stop will be Europe The Rainbow's gonna tour, dressed up, somewhere to go We'll put on a show Look out, mighty Europe Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me Just a little touch of Just a little touch of Argentina's brand of star quality

[@helentaylor1222]

Fabulous

[@S-pw2jh]

say what you will about this staging (there’s much to say) but it produced some amazing Eva’s!

[@walkinghallmarkcard]

YEEEEEESS PREEEACCHCHHHJKGHLSDKJGHLDKJFH do you have Don't Cry for Me Argentina? Golly she sings it so so flawlessly.

[@alexanderzamora5930]

Hehe She just slayed this song and role!!! I am starting to look out for Caroline Bowman!

[@brionyzlomkebeckstrom8535]

Would you happen to have I'd Surprisingly Good For You?

[@ciociosan]

What is Elphaba doing in Buenos Aires?

[@eirikastokes9652]

It might just be me...but does her acting in this song not seem to fit what she's singing to anyone else?

[@mithramusic5909]

I agree, the acting's weak here unfortunately.

[@mieftachem]

agree. it is all about singing out loud thou we know the song is about strong determinations, ambitions :)

[@diggerhoward4078]

We sure are movingly slowly now aren't we...

[@NobodyInAllofOZ1]

the only thing I hate is the tempo! which of course is not her fault she sounds amazing!! She makes a better eva than and elphaba her belt suits eva so much better!

[@geoffreyprince]

This just reminds me of some local town attempt at the musical theatre. She was hamming it up on lines that are much darker. I am not sure she (or the director) understood the material with all of these cheesy smiles.

[@mildadreyer]

Totally agree with everybody, who says that her voice is amazing. It's absolutely brillant! But the acting is not perfect. At some moments, she really reflects the character of Eva, but at times she kind of "goes out" of it and becomes someone else (or herself).

[@marcoesquandolez]

is this the Disney version?

[@kumada84]

If anybody ever wondered what it would have been like if Blair Warner from The Facts of Life had played Evita... Well, now they know.

[@brianabouttown256]

Elle Woods as Evita Peron

[@RuffDuddie]

I like the original ending much better

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

Same. I'm not a fan of the changes made to the 2006 London/2012 Broadway revivals, particularly the new orchestrations. The choreography/staging was kind of idiotic, too. That said, this chick's pretty good, but she'd be better in a production of the original.

[@hefinrosser8685]

That skirt needs a press! Come on wardrobe get your act together!!

[@carwyncymru]

Who couldnt love this evita??? Miss Bowman is wonderful in this version xxx im seduced xx

[@henryanderson6752]

Patti may be my favourite, but Caroline is a close second.

[@mikejr41387]

great singer. i'm having a hard time buying her was EVITA though... too bubbly, pop princess ... its like she's playing dress up. I was privileged to hear Elena Roger perform the role, so maybe my standards are too high

[@FlimFlamFloom]

She's got the tone of a Disney princess and that doesn't work for me. It's too hammy a performance. No bite. No growl.

[@langstont.5897]

I love her voice but her interpretation of how Eva Perón was during this time as she was getting ready for the Rainbow(European) tour, I feel like it was all wrong because of how political minded she was and even during the time the late 1940s how women in politics had to be I feel like the giddy overly happy and bright emotions just don’t fit for this at all yea she was only what 27,28 during the time but she was preparing to go meet the main European world leaders and trying to convince them to give their support to Argentina and see them as an actual power and so I feel like and know that she wouldn’t have acted like this at all but that’s just me

[@kumada84]

I completely agree. This interpretation makes absolutely no sense. Evita knows how important this is and knows exactly what she needs to do, and the song is her demanding that they understand. She shouldn't be making cutesy faces at them and acting like this is the first time she's thought of any of this. "OMG, I just realized - I'm their product! 😅 You totally need to sell me!" 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@echeleteich3347]

There is only one Patti Lupone.

[@danieltursi804]

Love her. But staging is flat

[@ZoraTheberge]

She’s saying “Christian Dior me” but the suit she’s wearing likely wouldn’t have been made by Dior. (Because she didn’t wear Parisian couture or embrace Eurocentric fashion trends until she saw it on the Rainbow Tour) I think it’s foolish of a costume designer to go for perfect historical accuracy. The iconic white gown in Don’t Cry For Me is based Dior gowns she wore later and the low chignon hair is the same. It’s storytelling not replication. Give me a Dior Bar Suit.

[@samanthagonzalez28]

Is it just me at does Caroline Bowman looks like Emma Thompson in the thumbnail? 🤔

[@ZoraTheberge]

I have such a deep hatred for this costume design. (Yes I know it’s probably something she would have worn or at least more accurate) but when she says “Christian Dior me” it makes no sense for her to put on an outfit that wouldn’t have come out of the atelier. I want a fuller skirt.