Haunting, Hypnotic, and Sublime: “Sunset Blvd” Redefines Revival
"Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Blvd is a ghost story told in stark shadows and spotlight, and it’s unlike any revival you’ve seen before. Stripped of old-Hollywood glamour, this production leans into noir minimalism: projected shadows, mirrored illusions, and light that cuts like a knife. It’s at once harrowing and hypnotic.
At the center of it all is Nicole Scherzinger, delivering a performance that’s both vocally ravishing and emotionally volcanic. Her Norma Desmond is no camp caricature. She’s tragic, terrifying, and devastatingly human. Scherzinger’s voice is a revelation: aching, precise, and impossibly pure. Her rendition of “As If We Never Said Goodbye” itself is worth the price of admission.
Pierre Marois lends Joe Gillis a smoldering restraint, grounding the surreal with a sense of inevitability. The chemistry between Scherzinger and Marois crackles, building a slow-burn tension that unspools into inevitable ruin.
This Sunset Blvd doesn’t retread; it reimagines. It’s a fever dream of fame, delusion, and loss, rendered with bold theatrical discipline. A triumph of form and feeling, and an unforgettable night at the theatre."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 18, 2025
Sunset Blvd. was a smash!
"This was the most unusual and electrifying show I've ever seen! I saw the original with Glenn Close and this was so far above it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2025
Even if you don’t like melodrama
"The performance of Nicole is a must see. Combined with the artistic use of video, this is a must see before it closes. "
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Jonathan H from Califon on Jul 17, 2025
SENSATIONAL
"Fuego all the way, Nicole was otherwordly somewhere between vampire and angel. The talent was off the charts, I was moved to tears. One of the best ever. "
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Claudia D from Miami on Jul 16, 2025
Sunset Blvd was very emotional
"The vocal range of the actors was extraordinary. The story was so emotionally charged, I believe I even notice the men around me with tears. The choreography was beautiful. The minimal stage design was amazing, but what I most enjoyed was the walk outside and the “car”. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 15, 2025
Special video effects are amazing.
"Definitely a 2025 update of the movie.
Excellent idea to use all the video effects."
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Paula F from Brooklyn on Jul 14, 2025
A Street to Remember
"The diversity of the very talented cast members in age, gender, ethnicity. Felt like Broadway meets film at its finest. Taking it to the streets. A link to old Hollywood. Captivating. Spellbound."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 14, 2025
Amazing play and proformance
"I loved the play. I wish it was not ending July 20th and the could be extended for more shows. I would bring my friend to see it. I saw the play twice. Great proformance! Nicole and cast were great. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 14, 2025
Unforgettable performances
"Amazing show and performances. Ground breaking use of light to tell this legendary story.
My only complaint are the seats. They need a complete makeover. It’s like a packed sardine which make it nearly impossible to fully enjoy the show!"
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Jack T from Los Angeles on Jul 14, 2025
Best show I’ve ever seen
"Nicole, Pierre, Jordan and Grace!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 13, 2025
Absolutely Amazing!
"My Broadway loving daughter’s birthday wish was to see SUNSET BLVD before it ended, I was hesitant at first BUT I LOVED every bit of it! Nicole Scherzinger was absolutely amazing! My daughter was in awe of her the whole time! Grace Hodgett Young was also AMAZING! (her kindness radiated off of her during the stage door signing)! I can’t say enough about this show except I’m sad I only got to see it once!!"
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Michelle P from Rochester on Jul 12, 2025
The best of both worlds
"This production is AMAZING. It balances the best of a more traditional musical theatre style, with new and modern elements, perspectives and production.
I went knowing many things that were used, but I never expected THAT. It blew my mind."
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María Julieta Á from Montevideo on Jul 12, 2025
Spectacular Evening at the St. James Theatre
"Sunset Boulevard was the most creative show I've seen on Broadway in a long time. The acting and singing by Mandy Gonzalez and Tom Francis was breathtaking. This reimagined story was so fresh. Cameras trained on the actors and having
their images on the Big Screen was so exciting. Having the actors leave the building singing in the rain that night was uniquely fabulous. All in all, I loved it and wish I could see it again with the same cast."
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Donna F from Rockaway Park on Jul 11, 2025
Worthy Of A Close Up!
"This show deserves all the accolades, nominations and Tony Awards received. True to the 1950 movie, this show is a cautionary tale; it encompassed the insanity, manipulation and volatility of the characters. The songs were dynamic, capturing the essence of the theme throughout the show. A must see!!!"
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Kecia T from Kernersville on Jul 11, 2025
Captivating
"Never before have I seen an audience so captivated and engaged so much so that they gave multiple standing ovations during the show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 11, 2025
Run, don't walk, to see it...
"...Cuz it ends July 20.
One of the best shows I've seen. Nicole's performance was just incredible."
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Jan G from Wilkes-Barre on Jul 10, 2025
Raw, Gripping, Captivating
"Nicole was simply incredible!! Didn't want show to end. Unforgettable experience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 10, 2025
Sunset Blvd. from my view
"Nicole Scherzinger is brilliant ! So much musical talent and the emotion she displayed portraying Norma was absolutely amazing.
The remaining cast is awesome as well !
I would highly recommend this show…
Seats need a little more legroom !"
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Robert R from Lititz on Jul 10, 2025
Spectacular performance
"First and foremost the four lead actors were amazing. Add to that the ensemble was great very much liked how they were utilized in dance and song.
Bringing this all together was the use of technology, video, effects, lighting and staging.
The opening of the second act was unexpected and beyond fantastic "
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Peter M from New York on Jul 10, 2025
Nicole. 100/10
"She is unreal. A must see!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 9, 2025
Emotionally Engaging
"The performances were incredible and took me on an emotional ride that I didn't expect. I also loved the modernization/new take on the story. Highly recommended - best show I've seen in a while!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 7, 2025
A Classic reimagined
"It’s great to have the opportunity to see an iconic Broadway musical from Andrew Lloyd Weber stripped away from costumes and stage design to land so hard on the acting of all the performers, who take on this challenge head on. Just amazing and a must! "
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PATRICIA L from ATLANTA on Jul 7, 2025
Amazing
"The show was unbelievably amazing!!! Nicole, there is no words to give justice to her amazing performance!!! She deserves every praise!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 7, 2025
Sunset Blvd. Life changing experience
"I’ve seen this performance twice you simply can’t miss it! The story is brilliant and beautifully written, and the music is pure magic. Nicole Scherzinger is what makes this musical truly special. She makes eye contact as she sings, and it's incredibly powerful she genuinely inspires me.
One of my favorite parts was the lighting design absolutely perfect. When the red lighting came on, I completely lost my mind.
Huge thanks to the cast, crew, and director for creating this masterpiece. I highly recommend sitting toward the front there are so many intricate details that deserve to be seen up close.
I flew five hours just to see it again and I’d do it all over in a heartbeat. This show is worth every mile, every minute, and every emotion it stirs."
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Nicole P from Guatemala on Jul 7, 2025
Absolutely stunning!
"Sensational performance of a truly amazing story! Don't miss this show! It was amazing! "
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Demetria F from West Babylon on Jul 7, 2025
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About
Sunset Boulevard
Haunted by her memories and dreams, movie star Norma Desmond yearns to return to the big screen. A struggling screenwriter who can’t sell his scripts to the Hollywood studios may be her only hope, until their dangerous and captivating relationship leads to disaster. Drenched in champagne and cynicism, Sunset Boulevard focuses the lens on the ambitions and frustrations of its characters and puts their intoxicating need for fame and adoration in stark close-up.
