I never had the chance to see Evita with this cast. Patty Lupone is just magnificent. I saw the Spanish version in Madrid with Paloma San Basilio doing the role and I was floored. Both selections made the character a myth above mere mortals playing a role for a living.
It made me mad when Weber and Rice prostituted themselves and allowed Madonna to make that atrocious movie.
Typically, once the rights are sold, the creator has no input on what’s done with their work. Occasionally, and out of pure politeness, the filmmaker may ask a token question, but they’re not obligated to listen.