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.
"Sunset Blvd. is absolutely mesmerizing from the opening scene to the curtain call. Film Noir hits the stage and Broadway embraces the union with grit, grace, and gifted creativity and talent. "
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Andrew A from Elkton on Nov 7, 2024
"Powerful performances by the entire cast! Such a creative way to tell the story with a combination of film and live performance. Definitely a
Must see. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 7, 2024
"I wasn’t sure what to expect (I have never seen a previous production nor have I watched the movie) but it was fabulous "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 2, 2024
"In addition to stellar performances the choreography was amazing!! My recommendation needs more than 5 stars!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 31, 2024
"Sunset Blvd. was fabulous! The music , creative spin of directing and choreography blew me away! Hats off to a great cast and I look forward to seeing it again and again. I smell Tony!!! "
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Marie G from Newport beach on Oct 30, 2024
"Nicole was absolutely amazing! I can't think of any words that descibes how incredible she was and what a voice! A must see for all!"
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Michael A from White Plains on Oct 28, 2024
"I truly enjoyed this play. Everyone can sing DOWN! The acting was superb. I loved the diversity. Nicole was a phenomenal lead. The director nailed it. This play surprised me and is one of my new favorites. I came off a referral from a friend. There were several standing ovations after Nicole sang. Well deserved! "
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Naomi J from Kissimmee on Oct 28, 2024
"The perfect piece of modern theater next to Hamilton. Go watch! And stay on Broadway for many years!! We need another long running Webber musical"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 28, 2024
"A unique and exciting show. Nicole Scherzinger is magnificent. "
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Michael F from Malverne on Oct 27, 2024
"This show was absolutely amazing. The cast, the singing, the production was incredible. Nicole Scherzinger was born to play Norma Desmond. Tom Francis is my new broadway crush - I will 100% see any show he’s ever in. This show will ruin other shows for you because nothing could ever compare to how good this was. 10/10! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 27, 2024
"Phenomenal performance by Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond. Excellent supporting cast and choreography too. "
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Robert C from Athens on Oct 26, 2024
"Nicole’s voice and acting were amazing! As was Tom Francis whose role was HUGE. Grace Hodgett Young and David Thaxton were fantastic too. It’s a very different, but compelling, musical"
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Maryanne C from Bridgeville on Oct 25, 2024
"I heard about the show on ‘Live With Kelly & Mark’ who said ‘run, don’t walk’. I was pleased to attend the 1st matinee after premiere & having seen Glenn Close in the role, I was wowed by this leading lady, unknown to me at the time.
The reimagined version was unlike anything I’ve seen in over 6 decades of B’way! I’d somehow missed any upfront info on the actors involved & was entranced by them throughout the performance. The audience was engaged throughout & to say the opening of the second act was wildly received would be an understatement!
Bravo to all involved in this production which I hope will have a long run."
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Barbara O from Fairfield on Oct 25, 2024
"Nicole S was simply amazing. She captured the spirit of Norma Desmond and escalated to a very unexpected place. The songs were amazing. Choreography was brilliant. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 20, 2024
"I've seen a lot if Broadway shows was probably most impressed by this show. Nicole was absolutely amazing. She moved me to tears on multiple occasions. The other actors were phenomenal as well. The show was non traditional, which I was nervous about, but it all made sense. I plan on seeing it again!"
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Nicole M from Massapequa on Oct 20, 2024
"Nicole Scherzinger gives the performance of a lifetime. One of the best vocals I have ever experienced. Norma Desmond will live rent free in my head for a long time to come. "
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Aimee W from Chesapeake on Oct 20, 2024
"Nicole Scherzinger is stupendous as Norma Desmond - haughty, beautiful, and completely unhinged. Her singing and acting in this iconic role were utterly flawless. It is an epoch defining performance; for me, as thrilling as seeing Joan Sutherland as Norma, or Pavarotti in Luisa Miller.
Other cast members were compelling and effective in their roles, although eclipsed by Scherzinger whenever she was on stage. Tom Francis’ Joe Gillis was a highlight, particularly his bravura performance of Sunset Boulevard. David Thaxton as Max von Mayerling was in wonderful voice, sinister and note perfect in his characterisation. Grace Hodgett Young’s Betty was less carefully drawn than other characters, but to be fair this was more a flaw in the book than an issue with her acting or singing. The love between Betty and Gillis appeared out of nowhere in this version, making her showdown with Norma in Act 2 feel hollow and perfunctory.
Jamie Lloyd’s staging makes highly effective use of light, smoke and shadow in a way that conveys the inner world of each character in a better way than the dusty old house set in the original production I saw in London in 1993. His reworking of the script has rearranged some scenes and cut others in a way that centres Norma’s descent into madness, often at the expense of the story being played out by other characters. This is Sunset Boulevard as Greek tragedy, Norma Desmond as Clytemnestra.
The use of live film projection is hugely effective in this show, both in conveying the references to silent film, bringing Scherzinger’s characterisation of Norma Desmond, silent film Goddess, to life (honestly, her take on silent film acting gives Gloria Swanson in the Billy Wilder film, or Bette Davis in Baby Jane a run for their money without ever descending into caricature. She never seems to be self-consciously “acting”; she completely inhabits this delusional diva), as well as allowing the startling 4th wall break at the beginning of Act 2."
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Jon W from Oxley on Oct 18, 2024
"I loved the Glenn Close version and hope to see that movie soon. This is completely modernized and it completely works perfectly. No need to compare the two, they are each their own brilliance. I loved Tom Francis in this, and Nicole should have been on Broadway before now. Both voices are electric. I love this director and his vision , as I saw Cyrano with James McAvoy directed by him as well. Makes you want to see more from him. Kudos to Norma, Joe, and Max in this version. I really think Norma and Joe will win the Tony, as well as director and revival"
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Robert H from Cincinnati on Oct 14, 2024
"This was a stripped down version of the original with a modern twist with the most incredibly captivating performances. I witnessed two standing ovations DURING the show. I’m still speechless…absolutely the best show on Broadway and I’ve seen them all! "
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Kari Y from South Plainfield on Oct 13, 2024
"I wasn’t very familiar with the story line prior to going to the show. I was pleasantly surprised with the contemporary spin and the amazing vocals of the entire cast, especially Nicole Scherzinger!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 10, 2024
"Cast, lighting, re-imagined entire production. Nothing like this anywhere on the planet!"
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Wayne G S from Dallas on Oct 9, 2024
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see an unbelievably, astonishingly talented Nicole Scherzinger in her perfect role. The show itself was so unique and cinematic. The whole ensemble was brilliant. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 5, 2024
"Sunset Boulevard's current run in Broadway (St. James Theater), while a reworked iteration, still evokes its larger-than-life ethos, a paean to old Hollywood and classic Broadway. While clearly doubling down on technology, the presentation has instinctively held on to its organic roots, offering new elements seamlessly. As a Filipino rooting for Nicole S as Miss Desmond, I was awestruck by and blown away with her tasteful and nuanced performance. Indeed, she's ready for her close-up---poignant, personal and with panache."
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Jerry Benedict R from Quezon City on Oct 5, 2024
"Be ready for the most innovative production on Broadway. Entire cast is superb. Nicole is a force of nature, an unforgettable performance."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 4, 2024
"This show was a masterpiece. I laughed. I sobbed. I was in awe. The direction, lighting and cinematography were some of the best I've ever seen. Nicole Scherzinger "
