Rachel Zegler thanked the cast and crew of Evita in an emotional post on social media Saturday after she was forced to exit the show mid-performance on Thursday due to a mystery illness.
The actress, 24, shared a snap of herself on stage at the London Palladium, where she has been performing six nights and two matinees a week as former Argentinian First Lady Eva Perron in Evita.
Regarding the way she was treated following her medical mystery, the Golden Globe winner said, ‘Cannot describe the love in this building every night, but today in particular.’
‘I am in awe of this company. The way they come together and never leave anyone behind.’
Describing the unity of the cast, she wrote, ‘We really, truly hold each other’s hands throughout each number, and each act and each show to make sure we work as a crew. And the result speaks for itself.’
‘Well done swing nation,’ she said, referring the the cast members who work as swings, performers who understudy multiple roles, usually within the ensemble, and is ready to step in for any cast member who is absent.
Rachel Zegler thanked the cast and crew of Evita in an emotional post on social media Saturday after she was forced to exit the show mid-performance on Thursday due to a mystery illness
In Zegler’s case, Bella Brown, who plays The Mistress in the show, filled in after the Snow White star had to end her performance.
Following her performance of Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, the stand-in received a five minute standing ovation.
Zegler pointed out costars Nathan Louis-Fernand, Kirsty Anne Shaw and Myla Carmen, writing, ‘my heart literally overflows for you all.’
Sitting in the audience her return was Bridgerton star Nichola Coughlin, 38.
The Barbie actress did not mince words when remarking on Zegler’s portrayal of the controversial Evita.
‘When I say @rachelzegler once in a generation talent I can’t tell you how deeply i mean it. That is a star,’ the BAFTA nominee wrote in an Instagram Story showing Zegler’s final bow.
In another example of team work, Zegler took the time to wish her Shazam! Fury of the Gods costar Helen Mirren a happy birthday on Friday.
‘Happy birthday diva,’ she wrote on a photo of Mirren holding up a drink at a table with several yummy looking pastries. ’80 never looked so fabulous. Seriously.’
The actress returned to the show on Friday, and has not revealed the short-lived illness that forced her to flee the stage; Pictured in London on July 1
Describing the unity of the cast, she wrote, ‘We really, truly hold each other’s hands throughout each number, and each act and each show to make sure we work as a crew. And the result speaks for itself’; Pictured July 1 in London
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan shared a quick video of Zeglar the show and told her fans that Zegler is a ‘once in a generation talent’
In another example of team work, Zegler took the time to wish her Shazam! Fury of the Gods costar Helen Mirren a happy birthday on Friday
Evita will continue at the London Palladium through September 6. Zegler, director Jamie Lloyd, along with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber would like for it to open on Broadway ASAP
The revival began previews on June 14, and Zegler made her West End debut in the Tony award winning musical on July 1.
She has received rave reviews for her work with, Variety saying her performance ‘at times gives you goosebumps.’
The production was scheduled to continue through September 6.
Zegler, director Jamie Lloyd, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber have all stated they would like the show to move to Broadway ‘as soon as possible’, according to Deadline.
