"The voices were amazing and I loved the streamed scene of Joe walking through the theater and onto 44th St and back!
There was no set, no costumes- everyone was in black and there were no changes - I’m not a fan of minimalism on Broadway!
Also didn’t love the music - felt like the songs never went anywhere, unlike Andrew Lloyd Weber’s other shows."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 13, 2025
A bit disappointing
"I loved the music. I was expecting more glitz and props which for me IS Broadway. I had seen the show back when and this was nothing like that. When I think broadway, I want to see the best effort and while I still enjoyed the show it was not what I wanted to see. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 7, 2025
It was ok!
"Although very talented people, the play was not very interesting and many times the acting was noticeable forced. I though it was overacted at times.The use of the cameras was innovative and fun. It was not what I expected a broadway show to be."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 15, 2025
Delightful singing, staging but it’s ALW. He’s not to my liking.
"The acting, singing and visual effects were superb. The music was ok. I’m just not an Andrew Lloyd Weber fan. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 1, 2025
BORING
"It was a dull, boring show. I have seen Sunset Blvd in the past and really enjoyed it. This performance was comparable to a boring monologue. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 30, 2025
I expect more.
"Nicole S. has an unbelievable voice but I expected more from a Bway show. There was no set and the music wasn’t great."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 16, 2025
Amazing vocals but painstakingly SLOW.
"Didn’t love this interpretation. Too simple. Really takes away from the story. Nicole’s vocals were amazing! See something else on Broadway with staging, costumes etc. The only Broadway quality thing about it were Nicole’s vocals!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 14, 2024
Great performances in a dark, gimmicky production.
"Nichole Scherzinger was transcendent, but the production was so dark (both literally and figuratively), that, for me, it detracted from the show and the overall experience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 24, 2024
Falling asleep.
"The acting was amazing! All of it! The story line was putting me to sleep. I was fighting to keep my eyes open for the first half, and the second half, I kept looking at my watch. The theater was very dark during the whole show, and there was no scenery to keep you interested. Sorry, but that is my opinion, as well as my friend's."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 20, 2025
Revival mediocre
"Nicole Scherzinger was new to me and beyond amazing. New staging with mirrors, video and lighting was really interesting. The play never worked for me in the past and still doesn’t. We had seats so high up (all we could get) that it was difficult to hear. We could follow along but barely….."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 19, 2025
It promises a lot more
"I wanted to see this show because I read a lot of good things about it and especially, the much hyped happening of Joe Gillis walking out of the theatre... but apart from the novelty of this, it doesn't really add anything to the play and it's just that. I didn't like the fact that there's nothing but screens instead of actual scenography or set design whatsoever. The best part of this show is the music, which is not original of this particular play since it's a revival."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 13, 2025
Very disappointed!
"Very disappointed. The concept was brilliant. But could have been executed so much better. Singing was great. Choreography was NOTHING. And your Norma way over acts. I don’t get the fuss. Not near as moving or compelling as Glen Close in the original. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 2, 2025
Some Beautiful vocals by Nicole Scherzinger but overall disappointing.
"Nicole Scherzinger was an amazing vocal beast. She really knows how to nail dynamics of singing, her vocal delivery was very layered. David Thaxton was amazing as well and Tom Francis did great with the material. The orchestration was very beautiful and very Andrew Lloyd Webber. Unfortunately, most songs were forgettable, and my least favorite part was the weird and uninspired staging. Also the use of no props or sets did not work for me. The use of the gimbal and projected video was overkill; I found it did not serve the story most of the time. The staging and direction did not translate well, it came off as egregious and hollow. I am a huge fan of the 1950 film and Andrew Lloyd Webber so I was pretty bummed out when I was anxiously wondering when the show would end halfway through the second act."
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Edward B from Etobicoke on Jun 2, 2025
A lot of smoke and mirrors - mainly smoke
"SO SO dark. Setless.Black. Smoke in every scene. Well acted and well sung and beautifully danced, and the live portions on video are excellent, but is it worth sitting through 2 hours and 30 minutes for this? I think not."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 30, 2025
Not for me
"Very talented team but it was a little slow, hard to understand what they were saying and overly dramatic. I think maybe I prefer the comedy over the tragedy. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 16, 2025
Dark and dank
"Main characters were amazing and powerful singing. Set was lacking and often detracting from performances! Not sure this movie was broadway production worthy! Very talented artistic performance hope to see them in future productions of a different genre!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 9, 2025
Overrated
"Nicole is an amazing talent, but way too young for the role. The inclusion of the “ movie-like” projection was, at first, interesting, but then became annoying.
Please note, I’m a senior citizen who might not be hip enough for this production. Earlier adaptations were clearly superior."
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Stan H from Fort Lee on Mar 1, 2025
Mid
"If it weren’t for Nicole Scherzinger, this show would have been a complete bust. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 2025
Very dark production
"The performances of the lead actors was truly amazing, and I am glad I had the opportunity to see them perform the roles. However, I can not recommend the show to others because it is extremely dark and brooding production that is overwhelmingly sad and distressing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 25, 2024
This show was not needed
"I was not impressed. The music was just okay. Without any sets, the stage reminded me of a lesser type of a production you would see in a rural community theater."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 14, 2024
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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.
