Elena Roger - Buenos Aires (Evita 2006) Live in London

[@jlbpr00]

It took me while to get used to Elena's singing, but I love how she brought her own style into this role. And finally somone who can pronounce Buenos Aires without faking it.

[@mattyboyd4045]

Her version of Evita has aged so well! So happy cause she deserves recondition for an incredible run as Eva.

[@vikpedreira]

Maravilloso escuchar Buenos Aires , Rio de la Plata, Florida, Corrientes , 9 de Julio . Que grande sos Elena!!! The best ❤️

[@MisterStripeyCat]

Unlike Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone, (As great as they are), Elena Roger is from Argentina. I saw this whole show back in 2006, she was electrifying!

[@vikpedreira]

Elena the best! ❤️

[@123malichi]

I saw Elena Roger in Piaf in London......she was fabulous!

[@txky2992]

She can really dance, too??? Love it! BTW, doesn't seem anyone has a complaint about the fake Argentinian accent I've heard from every Peron, but some have an issue with the legitimate from Elena? I'm confused...

[@daimacku]

jaja it's not a fake accent, she was born in "Barracas" a neighbour here in Buenos Aires

[@natyciccone246]

Orgullo argentino Elena Roger 👏👏👏👏

[@matiaspiro]

FLORIDA! CORRIENTES, 9 DE JULIO!

[@MellieMD]

My favourite version of this song.

[@valsainking]

Damn, she was fcking FLAWLESS!! ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@marce2409]

she played many other character, as lead ALWAYS, so don´t talk about what you ignore. She protrayed Mina, Edith Piaf, Evita, and the most importants roles in many musicals. Envy detected!!!!!!!

[@juanangelsandobal1480]

Elena Roger, sos talentosa y genial!!! Gran interpretación!

[@leandrotami]

I’m stunned by their talent. It’s ages beyond anything I could achieve in multiple lifetimes

[@lorenacastro9915]

MAGNIFICAMENTEFABULOSA ELENA ROGER BY ARGGENTINA!!!!!!

[@WalterFvideos]

To those who criticize our Elena Roger fiercely in his role of "Evita" on Broadway and making comparisons to Patti LuPone, 1980, need to know that Eva Peron is, was and will be Argentina, as Elena Roger. A todos aquellos que critican ferozmente a nuestra Elena Roger en su papel de "Evita" en Broadway y hacen comparaciones con la Patti LuPone de 1980, tienen que saber que EVA PERÓN es, fue y será argentina, como Elena Roger.

[@Ineeee]

♥ Qué lindo escuchar ese "RIO DE LA PLATA".-

[@MarioGirl03]

I don't care about her accent and how authentic it is and how it feels home to some people. It's the acting and singing that matters. Who cares if other actresses didn't have the accent or saying it accordingly. It's how they play it and how they interpret the song. How's it's said is how it said you can't blame them where they are from. This still sound good

[@julietajazming]

she play its amazing

[@leandrotami]

She pronounces Rio de la Plata and Corrientes perfectly. English speakers often have problems with the r sound, she nails it

[@DavidTorresFuentes]

Leandro Tami I wonder why 😑

[@turnabuoni]

Her singing and performance are magnificient! The only thing I dislike a bit is the heavy make-up on Elena, but apart from that I really enjoyed this version of the famous Evita Musical:-)

[@WalterFvideos]

You have to see her as Edith Piaf, she won the Olivier Award for this role.

[@charlie423100]

SOS LO MAS!!!

[@amyclarke41]

Great song☺

[@endanielpereyra]

reina !!!!!

[@MrJoledetz]

She is worderful Good Dancer!!

[@deannanewman7965]

I personally love how elena sings and u can tell she puts her whole heart into the performance...the only song that doesnt hit me right is a new Argentina...but patti is my favorite to listen too...huge shoes to fill

[@zeusneox]

Excelente representante de Argentina para el mundo!

[@sammyabbott1054]

Brilliant x

[@westseniorhigh]

Love!

[@juliannunez5394]

genial amo esta cancion :D

[@kyleighm8620]

What's new, Buenos Aires?! I'm new! I wanna say I'm just a little stuck on you! You'll be on me too! I get out here, Buenos Aires! Stand back! You oughta know whatcha gonna get in me! Just a little touch of star quality! Fill me up with your heat, with your noise, with your dirt, overdo me Let me dance to your beat, make it loud, let it hurt, run it through me Don't hold back, you are certain to impress Tell the driver this is where I'm staying! Hello, Buenos Aires! Get this! Just look at me dressed up, somewhere to go, We'll put on a show! Take me in at your flood, give me speed, ive me lights, set me humming Shoot me up with your blood, wine me up, with your nights, watch me coming! All I want is a whole lot of excess! Tell the singer this is where I'm playing! Stand back, Buenos Aires! Because... You oughta know whatcha gonna get in me Just a little touch of star quality And if ever I go too far It's because of the things you are Beautiful town, I love you! And if I need a moment's rest Give your lover the very best! Real eiderdown and silence You're a tramp, you're a treat, you will shine to the death, you are shoddy! But you're flesh, you are meat, you shall have every breath in my body! Put me down for a lifetime of success! Give me credit, I'll find ways of paying Rio de la Plata, Florida, Corrientes, Nueve de Julio All I want to know! Stand back, Buenos Aires! Because... You oughta know whatcha gonna get in me Just a little touch of... Just a little touch of... Just a little touch of star quality!

[@superminama]

Acà te amo elena!!!!

[@WendIaBergman]

Y bien dicho tambien, porque algunas suenan como que estan diciendo "Re-oh day-luh plah-tuh"

[@nytheatrecritic]

The show has not announced a closing date yet plus it sales are really quite good it has nothing to worry about. People forget show dont close on reviews they close do to the peoples want for a show and the people apparently wanna see this show.

[@mikejr41387]

this is a gorgeous vocal performance! i think some of you are deaf

[@eddieferran5471]

It's lip-synced but still true

[@TX1961]

I'm seeing the Broadway revival of "Evita" on March 12, 2012, its first preview. Patti LuPone's interpretation is her own. Elena's way of singing is hers to make as she can. I'll be curious how it turns out.

[@MoonAndWisdom]

Is it crazy that I like the lara pulver version of this song? I think she actually does a great version for someone who isn't a professional singer.

[@crazycrazycar1234]

its so horrible that the show just opened and they already announced the closing date as December 30! the reason it's closing is because people are comparing the show to the movie! The movie doesnt even compare to the brilliance Elena Roger gives playing this role!

[@Ineeee]

Claro! Este es argentino original ;)

[@martinflores.pianista]

@shelllee925 porque un cantante no se mide por eso!!! se mide por su talento! LO QUE OTROS NO LO TIENEN!

[@Pajermancito]

@shelllee925 era la tercera vez en el día que lo hacían. Después de las dos funciones, el elenco se trasladó a hacer esto para CIN. Nadie canta en vivo en CIN. En la obra sí, y corría por todo el escenario y ni se le notaba la falta de aire. Creo que debe haber sido playback pq ya era mucha exigencia vocal para un sólo día dos funciones enteras y esto.

[@CHill-vw3et]

I would love to see this live musical again but as it was scored in 1979. Why did they make changes in the way the songs were sang and the music was played?

[@boohauntedhouse65]

@ramptabs I noticed the same thing watching it.

[@crazycrazycar1234]

ohhh but on ibdb it said it was. I don't want it to close haha

[@Batsignaljef]

I think we should cut these folks some slack. I saw the original with Ms. LuPone years ago, but this was for a telethon and they were working on a different stage, with a different orchestra at who knows what hour?

[@Karmynstallard]

SHE IS A WONDERFUL EVITA! but i want to know if she is capable to do any other role

[@bobsind]

Why did they wait six years to transfer this to the states?

[@pinkkiwi066]

Is it just me or does Elena sound better in this than broadway???

[@dancingonmy0wn]

perez hilton me trajo aqui :D

[@shelllee925]

Es obvio que ella no está cantando. Es la grabación y ella solo está bailando. Y no entiendo esto porque ella es gran cantante...

[@jptenor]

"Live" in London (lol)

[@cam11971]

She's definitly not Patti Lupone, but I guess I have to give her a little credit for doing this 8 times a week...

[@vadownpour]

She is a phenomenal Piaf. I like her much better in that role. However, I don't like the show too much as it shines a negative light on Piaf.

[@sabrinavilla85]

You´re right! So I should´ve said " Not to mention that the story you ignorants all over the World tell about Evita, is completly desrespectful!!" My bad!

[@Rodeo6521]

The tempo of the song is much slower than the original Broadway production. I am sure it is much easier for Ms. Roger to sing, but I prefer the more frenetic pace of the original.

[@aidanmckeon9573]

can anyone else notice how she's straight up lip synching from the 2006 recording???

[@DanielBisset]

I can definitely confirm that she isn't

[@SamJeroem]

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote "Evita" and he's British, not American. Just saying.

[@cardasu1974]

The way this song is ment to be sang is SOOOOOOOOOO ridiculous!!!!!.

[@cam11971]

Im sorry but this is laughable compared to Patti LuPone! I was excited for this to come to broadway but now that Ive heard this.... not broadway standards :(

[@TimeIdle]

Eva Peron is Argentinian. But "Evital" is a British musical. It was originally written in English for English speaking audience. The language in the musical has English colloquialism and expressions. It requires a fluent English speaker to deliver those nuances. Casting a Spanish speaking Argentinian actress who doesn't possess that English delivery skill is distracting to watch and hear. "Evita" is art not reality and the performer doesn't have to be authentic Argentinian.

[@RamonAlfonsoOMAR]

WTF...the soul of this musical is Argentinian, Bizet captures the spanish spirit on Carmen opera and he wasn't Spaniard...but you are WRONG....Lloyd Webber isn't Argentinian and neither captures the soul...

[@bwayfan9035]

TimeIdle this is probably the stupidest comment I've read today

[@MadameCorgi]

She can speak English fine. Fuck you.

[@victoriabc3796]

Oh how surprising, british people trying to steal things from other countries, unbelievable

[@jayfromla]

My family is from Argentina, and I can say first-hand that Argentinians are almost irrational when it comes to cheering for their own. Just because Elena Roger is Argentinian does not make her suitable for the roll. She is too old, is not particularly attractive, and has a hideous screeching singing voice like a goat. However, she is a good actress and dancer. She is much better suited for portraying Edith Piaf, but I guess since she's not French it doesn't matter?

[@candeblandi]

Jay Adeff Evita wasn't that actracttive either, have you seen photos of her? I think Elena's voice was suitable for the role because of Evita's voice tone when she talked and stuff. Anyways, this is all a fictional tale that british people wrote. Nothing of history here, so yeah it doesn't really matter that she's Argentinian. At least she can say Buenos Aires, 9 de Julio and Corrientes correctly.

[@nicopiccardo]

Maybe having family from Argentina doesn’t give you all the knowledge about Argentina or Evita. If you do some research on Evita you’ll see the peculiarity on her voice. Her speeches and how she said everything in a very loud tone (very political, in a way). In the musical there’s even a line by Che saying “she didn’t say much but she said it loud”. Regarding Evita’s acttractivness, I don’t particularly believe she’s attractive (though that’s quite a subjective thing to state). I think Elena was perfect for Evita.

[@natyciccone246]

1.The real Eva was not good looking at all, Elena is prettier. 2. Elena can pronunciate propperly RIO DE LA PLATA, the others couldn't... So instead of criticizing someone who has real talent, ask yourself what's your talent (if you have any)...

[@jayfromla]

I just saw her in Evita on Broadway a couple of weeks ago and she was awful! She sings like a goat and screams the high notes. Blech! The audience was full of Argentinian tourists who cheered like crazy for her. Go figure. Thank goodness she didn't get a Tony nomination.

[@dolcefenfi]

amo a Argentina pero Miss rogers estubo espantosa en evita quede muy molesto simplemente gritaba.

[@RamonAlfonsoOMAR]

Estuvo ..

[@KenDanieli2]

terrible