When Rosie O’Donnell rang James Olivas to chat, the conversation was never going to be ordinary. One’s a Broadway legend, the other a rising star in Jamie Lloyd’s stripped-back, searing revival of Evita – and what followed was a heartfelt exchange about ambition, identity and the power of performance.

From growing up in Texas with dreams of engineering to commanding the West End stage alongside Rachel Zegler, Olivas opens up about rewriting expectations, building his confidence (and his physique), and finding purpose in art that dares to say something. As Rosie says, she’s seen everything since 1973 – and James? He’s one to watch.