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Run Time:
2h 30m, including intermission
Ages: 10+
Closing: July 20, 2025

Sunset Boulevard - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More


​Norma's home at last! West End and Broadway director Jamie Lloyd (Cyrano de Bergerac, A Doll's House) reimagines one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best-loved musicals – based on the Billy Wilder film - for a whole new generation.

Famed movie star Norma Desmond has been cast out of the Hollywood limelight. Living in a suffocating world of dreams, memories and regrets, a chance encounter with screenwriter Joe Gillis may be her only hope — unless their volatile affair destroys them both

Before it was a musical, Sunset Boulevard was a 1950 film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder. The film is led by Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a former silent-film star who draws him into her deranged fantasy world, where she dreams of making a triumphant return to the screen.

The movie was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and won three. In 1989 it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry and in 1998, it was ranked number 12 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 best American films of the 20th century.

A musical version of the beloved story was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton. The original 1993 West End production, directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Bob Avian, featured Patti LuPone as Norma Desmond, Kevin Anderson as Joe Gillis, Meredith Braun as Betty Schaefer, and Daniel Benzali as Norma's ex-husband, Max.

Soon after, it had its American premiere in Los Angeles, this time starring Glenn Close as Norma, Alan Campbell as Joe, George Hearn as Max, and Judy Kuhn as Betty. In 1994 it moved to Broadway, where it opened at the Minskoff Theatre on November 17. It was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won in seven categories, including Best Musical and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a musical for Close.

Since then, the musical has toured extensively, and enjoyed international productions in Canada, Germany, Australia, Sweden, the Netherlands, South Africa and many more countries across the world.

In 2017, Glenn Close reprised her performance as Norma Desmond in a revival on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Featuring a 40-piece onstage orchestra and a relatively minimalist set, it was directed by Lonny Price.

In early 2023, it was announced that Nicole Scherzinger would lead an all-new production at London's Savoy Theatre, directed by Lloyd. When it began performances in September, it immediately grabbed the attention of theatergoers worldwide as an extraordinary reimagination of Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical.

The Broadway cast is led again by Scherzinger, with her acclaimed London co-stars: Tom Francis as ‘Joe Gillis’, Grace Hodgett-Young as ‘Betty Schaefer,’ and Olivier Award winner David Thaxton as ‘Max Von Mayerling.’ Mandy Gonzalez is the Norma Alternate at certain performances.

Drenched in champagne and cynicism, Sunset Boulevard scrutinizes the ambitions and frustrations of its characters and their intoxicating need for fame and adoration.


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Theater ‘Sunset Boulevard’: Nicole Scherzinger shines and the pictures get big – very big
6 / 10

From the moment Nicole Sherzinger strides across the stage of the St. James Theatre in Jamie Llloyd’s magnetically cinematic revival of Sunset Boulevard, she seems to own the place as well as the role of Norma Desmond, the silent movie star who’s been consigned to the scrap heap of Hollywood in the late ’40s despite only crossing the threshold of 40. It’s as if she never said hello, or needed to. The delicate and slender former lead vocalist of the ’90s all-female pop ensemble the Pussycat Dolls looks as if she might easily be blown away as she stands barefoot in a black slip of a dress — at least until she plants herself downstage center and launches into one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s signature solos with all the command of an artist who knows how to modulate between barely whispered low notes, an ethereal head voice, and a powerful belt that threatens to turn the St. James into an open-air amphitheater.

‘Sunset Boulevard’ revival with Nicole Scherzinger a surreal, sensory spectacle
8 / 10

The production rides on heavy sensory overload, with intense lighting (which is used to depict location rather than scenery or props), live filming and video projections (with tons of extreme close-ups), smoke and fog effects, monochromatic design, stylized ensemble movement (at one point, the chorus members break into convulsions), and other melodramatic and self-aware gestures. The sound quality of the orchestra is also top-notch, allowing the mostly sung-through score to contribute to the outsized experience.

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SUNSET BOULEVARD Extends For Final Time on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 5, 2025


The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd., directed by 2025 Tony Award nominee Jamie Lloyd, has extended for a final time, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond’ at the St. James Theatre.

Jordan Donica to Join SUNSET BOULEVARD as Max Von Mayerling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025


Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will welcome Jordan Donica as ‘Max Von Mayerling’. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

SUNSET BLVD. Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by - June 8, 2025


Sunset Blvd. has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

SUNSET BLVD.'s Nicole Scherzinger Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - June 8, 2025


Nicole Scherzinger has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for SUNSET BLVD.

Video: Tom Francis Shares His Mom's Reaction to SUNSET BLVD Tony Nomination
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025


Tom Francis, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for his acclaimed performance as Joe Gillis in the Broadway production of Sunset Blvd, recently visited TODAY to discuss the nomination and his experience with Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie. Check out the interview.

Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Perform 'I Am What I Am' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 16, 2025


MCC Theater has released a video of Nicole Scherzinger performing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles from this year's Miscast. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.

SUNSET BLVD. Standby Rashidra Scott Reveals Upcoming 'Norma Desmond' Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025


SUNSET BLVD standby Rashidra Scott is set to take center stage next weekend as she steps into the iconic role of Norma Desmond in the Tony-nominated revival of Sunset Boulevard at the St. James Theatre.

Video: SUNSET BOULEVARD Raises $329,923 for Broadway Cares
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025


Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. has been named by Broadway Cares as the top show for the Spring Fundraising Competition by collecting $329,923. Learn more here!

Video: Tony-Nominee Tom Francis Performs SUNSET BLVD. Title Song At NYC Piano Bar Marie's Crisis
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025


Last night, Marie’s Crisis Café regulars and tourists alike were treated to an unexpected thrill when Sunset Blvd. star Tom Francis showed up for an impromptu performance. Followed by smartphones instead of the usual steadicams, Francis took over the space for an indoor rendition of his now-famed take on the title song from the musical. Watch the video!

Video: Tom Francis Wasn't Familiar with SUNSET BLVD Before Joining the Show
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025


With his first Tony nomination under his belt, Sunset Blvd. star Tom Francis visited The View to discuss the production, working with his co-star Nicole Scherzinger, and more. Watch the interview!

Video: For Nicole Scherzinger, Being on Broadway is a Dream 30 Years in the Making
by Joey Mervis - May 29, 2025


Watch in this video as Nicole Scherzinger chats more about why Norma Desmond is the part of a lifetime, unpacks her long road to Broadway, and so much more.

Video: Tom Francis Feels Built Up by the Broadway Community
by Joey Mervis - May 13, 2025


Watch in this video as Tom Francis chats more about his wild ride to Broadway, why this role in Sunset Blvd. means so much to him, and so much more.

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Reflects on Overcoming Typecasting with SUNSET BLVD
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025


With the continued success of Sunset Boulevard and now her first Tony nomination, Nicole Scherzinger visited CBS Morning to discuss the production and her gratitude in the midst of a deeply emotional and vulnerable role. Watch the interview!

Nicole Scherzinger Hints at SUNSET BLVD Film: 'There Has Been Some Talk'
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2025


In a recent interview, Tony Award nominee Nicole Scherzinger revealed that there has been talk of a Sunset Boulevard film adaptation. 'That is my dream, so I’m manifesting that right now,' the performer noted.

Video: Nicole Scherzinger & Tom Francis Perform SUNSET BLVD Tiny Desk Concert
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025


Tony nominees Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis recently performed from the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard as part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. Watch it now!

SUNSET BLVD Will Release Nichole Scherzinger Special Edition Vinyl
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025


To mark its seven Tony Award nominations, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Blvd., currently playing at the St. James Theatre, will release a new, special edition of SUNSET BLVD: THE ALBUM, celebrating Nicole Scherzinger.

Video: Tony-Nominee Tom Francis Performs 'One Song Glory' at BROADWAY DREAM ROLES 2025
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025


A bevy of Broadway’s brightest stars lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 28, 2025, at the inaugural Broadway Dream Roles. Sunset Blvd.'s Tom Francis hit the stage for a performance for a RENT favorite, 'One Song Glory.' Watch the video!

Sunset Boulevard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

Sunset Boulevard History

Other Productions of Sunset Boulevard

1993   West End Original London Production
West End
1993   Regional (US) Los Angeles Production
Regional (US)
1994   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1995   Canada Toronto Production
Canada
1996   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1998   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2004   London Fringe London Concert Revival
London Fringe
2016   West End English National Opera West End Revival
West End
2017   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2023   West End
West End
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Sunset Boulevard - 2024 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Jamie Lloyd
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Tom Francis
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Nicole Scherzinger
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical Jack Knowles
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection and Video Design Joe Ransom
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection and Video Design Nathan Amzi
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical Adam Fisher
2025 Drama League Awards DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE Nicole Scherzinger
2025 Drama League Awards DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE Tom Francis
2025 Drama League Awards OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL Jamie Lloyd
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical Nicole Scherzinger
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Sunset Boulevard
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Adam Fisher
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Video/Projections Joe Ransom
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Video/Projections Nathan Amzi
2025 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jamie Lloyd
2025 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Jack Knowles
2025 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations David Cullen
2025 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Andrew Lloyd Webber
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tom Francis
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Nicole Scherzinger
2025 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Adam Fisher

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