I'm listening to the new "Evita" and am seriously underwhelmed. I think Ricky Martin would be more suited to play Mabel in "Pirates of Penzance," than Che. There is next to no emotion whatsoever in his performance. The only color is a Spanish pronunciation to a few words here and there.
And Jose, you mentioned the accordion in "The Gershwins' P&B," but it's more irritating, even if appropriate here. Maybe it's because I like real Argentine accordion, as opposed to faux Argentine jazz hands orchestrations.
Ah, yes... The accordion... Which should be more of a
bandoneon... It actually better and more authentic in the theatre.
As for Mr. Martin... If you ever get to see the show - or watch clips of it - be sure to see how much "acting" Mr. Martin does with his left hand... While his right hand stays by his side, usually in his pants pocket. Apparently, anytime he used his right hand in rehearsal, it would automatically assume the "microphone position".