The Golden Globe-nominated star’s unexpected departure at London Palladium highlights the vital role of understudies in theatre, as Bella Brown steps in with grace and power. Rachel Zegler’s London Evita Performance Interrupted by Illness, Understudy Bella Brown Takes the Spotlight Rachel Zegler, acclaimed for her roles in West Side Story and Disney’s upcoming Snow White live-action film, made an early and unexpected exit from Thursday’s performance of Evita at the London Palladium due to illness. Zegler is currently portraying the role of Eva Perón, the charismatic and controversial former First Lady of Argentina, in the much-anticipated revival of Tim Rice … Continue reading Rachel Zegler Exits Evita Mid-Show Due to Illness, Understudy Bella Brown Shines in Iconic Role