Sunset Boulevard Revival 2017

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with 1 intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: February 9, 2017
Closing: June 25, 2017

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Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Alone in the dark, with little more than her celluloid memories, Norma Desmond remains what she has always been- the greatest star of all. Now, she has reclaimed the spotlight once more.



Glenn Close returns to Broadway in the tour de force performance that earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress- and a place in Broadway history- in Sunset Boulevard.



Featuring a 40-piece orchestra, the largest in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning masterwork of dreams and desire in the land called Hollywood comes to the Palace Theatre for 16 weeks only following a sold out run in London's West End.

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BWW Review: Glenn Close Is Luminous As The Faded Star of SUNSET BOULEVARD
9 / 10

Price's staging makes fun use of period film clips, but also includes some oddball moments like a dead body being lifted by wires into the air and a car chase being simulated by black-clad actors racing around in the dark with hand-held headlights. Nevertheless, Glenn Close is the reason to rush to the Palace these days. She may be playing a faded star, but her intelligent and skillful performance is luminous.

Theater Review: This Sunset Boulevard Is Facedown in the Pool
4 / 10

But Sunset Boulevard, which opened tonight in a train wreck of a revival starring a woeful Glenn Close, also comes with a poison pill for would-be adapters. Its daring mix of film noir and Hollywood satire requires the utmost finesse to carry off, lest it turn into camp, a mere coffin of curiosities. (We are in fact introduced to Norma as she kisses the corpse of her pet chimp.) That it doesn't go rancid - that the film remains beautiful despite its overbite - is attributable to Wilder's worldliness: No extreme of human behavior surprises or discomfits him. It may be impossible to achieve that kind of detachment in theatrical song, which pretty much defies a neutral point of view. Perhaps that's why Kander and Ebb gave up. As for Sondheim, who was writing with Jeanette MacDonald in mind for the lead, he dropped the project after Wilder told him at a cocktail party that the material could only work as an opera.

VIDEO: Norma's Debut! See Archived Footage from the Premiere Production of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - June 1, 2017


Twenty five years ago, the first full performance of SUNSET BOULEVARD, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical had its premiere at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sydmonton Festival.

Glenn Close Stops the Show at SUNSET BOULEVARD to Stop Photo-Taking Audience Member
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2017


With one look she can stop the show...literally.  BroadwayWorld has just learned that at yesterday's matinee of Sunset Boulevard, leading lady Glenn Close paused her performance to politely ask an audience member to stop taking photos, saying it was distracting and disrespectful. She said: "We can have a show or we can have a photo shoot," and then quickly began "With One Look" again from the top of the song.

Glenn Close Issues Open Apology for SUNSET BOULEVARD Absence on Mother's Day
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2017


This evening, Tony Award winner, Glenn Close, took to Facebook to issue and open and heartfelt apology to audiences at Sunset Boulevard for her absence from the show on Mother's Day.

VIDEO: Glenn Close Recalls Taking On Lead Broadway Role With No Rehearsals!
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2017


On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, Glenn Close chatted about one of her first jobs on Broadway as an understudy, and having to play the lead role without rehearsing.

Glenn Close and the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD to Bring VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD to Birdland
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017


The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced Glenn Close in 'Vintage Hollywood,' a fundraising concert on Monday, May 22 at 9:30pm.

VIDEO: Glenn Close Talks Return to 'Norma Desmond' on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2017


On last night's LATE SHOW, Glenn Close, star of SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway, shared a framed letter she received from her idol, Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn.

Photo Flash: Betty Buckley and Whoopi Goldberg Stop by SUNSET BOULEVARD
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017


Three-time Tony Award-winner Glenn Close stars in the Broadway return of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard. Directed by Lonny Price, this production of Sunset Boulevard features a 40-piece orchestra on the stage of The Palace Theatre (1564 7th Avenue), the biggest on Broadway in more than 80 years. Fellow stage stars Betty Buckley and Whoopi Goldberg recently visited with the company backstage - scroll down for photos!

VIDEO: Glenn Close Talks Reprising Role of Norma Desmond in Broadway's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2017


On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Glenn Close chatted about her costume collection which she plans to donate to Indiana University. Later, the actress talks about reprising her role as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD.

Digital Lottery Announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - March 7, 2017


Producers Paul Blake and Mike Bosner and The Nederlander Organization announced today the launch of an online ticket lottery for Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, Sunset Boulevard. The Sunset Boulevard Digital Lottery will open daily at 8 am EST (8 pm EST the evening prior for matinee performances), beginning Tuesday, March 7, 2017, for entrants to win a limited number of $55 same day tickets to that day's performance(s). See below for rules and regulations. The Sunset Boulevard digital lottery is powered by Broadway Direct.

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Broadway's Newest Stars, Michael Xavier & Siobhan Dillon, Talk Navigating SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - February 26, 2017


Two of Broadway's newest stars come straight from the West End, where they've been navigating the twisting, frenzied SUNSET BOULEVARD, which opened earlier this month at the Palace Theatre. Michael Xavier and Siobhan Dillon, who star opposite Glenn Close in her triumphant return to the musical, met with Richard Ridge to open up about their famous co-star, their relationship on stage, and so much more!

Social: Hillary Clinton Receives Standing Ovation at SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2017


After a warm welcome at 'In Transit', former presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton received another standing ovation from an enthusiastic Broadway house at the Wednesday night performance of "Sunset Boulevard.'

Exclusive Photo Coverage: SUNSET BOULEVARD Celebrates Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - February 12, 2017


BroadwayWorld celebrated the Gypsy Robe Ceremony with the company of SUNSET BOULEVARD. Check out the photos below!

Go Behind the Scenes of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway Casts United!
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 10, 2017


Moments before the curtain went up on the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard, starring Glenn Close, the stars of Andrew Lloyd Webber's productions came together to celebrate the legendary composer's historic achievement of having four musicals running simultaneously on Broadway with a commemorative photo.

TV: Go Inside Opening Night of SUNSET BOULEVARD with Glenn Close & Company!
by TV - Opening Night Special - February 10, 2017


Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Tony in 1995. With tickets on sale beyond the reported closing date of May 28th, patrons will now have even more chances to check out the star studded production.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Walter McBride - February 10, 2017


Three-time Tony Award-winner Glenn Close stars in the Broadway return of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard. Close made her West End debut in bravura sold-out limited engagement at the English National Opera (ENO) in April 2016, winning an Evening Standard Award for her iconic portrayal of Norma Desmond.

Photo Coverage: The SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready For Their Close Ups on Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - February 10, 2017


Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Tony in 1995. With tickets on sale beyond the reported closing date of May 28th, patrons will now have even more chances to check out the star studded production.

Photo Coverage: Norma's Back! Inside SUNSET BOULEVARD's Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - February 10, 2017


Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Tony in 1995. With tickets on sale beyond the reported closing date of May 28th, patrons will now have even more chances to check out the star studded production. See the stars take their opening night bows below!

Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebrates Historic Achievement at Opening Night of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - February 9, 2017


 Moments before the curtain went up on the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard, starring Glenn Close, the stars of Andrew Lloyd Webber's productions came together to celebrate the legendary composer's historic achievement of having four musicals running simultaneously on Broadway with a commemorative photo. 

Red Carpet Roundup: Richard Ridge Gets the Inside Scoop on Opening Night of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by TV - Red Carpets - February 9, 2017


Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Tony in 1995.

Review Roundup: Glenn Close Returns to SUNSET BOULEVARD- All the Reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - February 9, 2017


Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Tony in 1995. 

Andrew Lloyd Webber Marks Four Musicals on Broadway with SUNSET BOULEVARD Opening
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2017


Legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will celebrate four hit musicals playing simultaneously on Broadway when Sunset Boulevard opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 7th Avenue) tonight, February 9, 2017.

Sunset Boulevard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sunset Boulevard have there been?
Sunset Boulevard has had 12 productions including West End which opened in 1993, Regional (US) which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, Canada which opened in 1995, US Tour which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1998, London Fringe which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2016, Broadway which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
What awards has Sunset Boulevard been nominated for?
Sunset Boulevard has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Mark Henderson, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sunset Boulevard. Additionally, Glenn Close received the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Sunset Boulevard won?
Sunset Boulevard has won several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Mark Henderson, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sunset Boulevard, and the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater at the Theatre World Awards for Glenn Close.
What are the songs in Sunset Boulevard and what's the order?
Prologue
Let's Have Lunch
Surrender
With One Look
Salome
The Greatest Star of All
Girl Meets Boy
New Ways to Dream
The Lady's Paying
The Perfect Year
This Time Next Year
Sunset Boulevard
As If We Never Said Goodbye
Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering
Too Much in Love to Care
My Resolution
Every Movie's a Circus

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