He felt that Minnelli, a more established film actress, would be better suited for the role, but Rice, Stigwood and Paramount wanted Elaine Paige, the first actress to play Eva in the London stage production.
Minnelli would be better suited for the role. This was what he felt. Minnelli was a more established film actress. Rice, Stigwood and Paramount wanted Elaine Paige. Elaine Paige was the first actress to play Eva in the London stage production.