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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. more...

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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Brandon Mel Borkowsky

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Hannah Yun Chamberlain

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Cydney Clark, a University of Michigan musical theater graduate, is thrilled to make her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard, following her notable performances in shows like Six and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...

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Kristina Garvida Doucette

Swing

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Kristina Garvida Doucette, who has previously graced Broadway in Wicked and Here Lies Love, was honored to join the company of Sunset Boulevard, bringing her extensive experience to the celebrated production. more...

Tom Francis

Joe Gillis

Tom Francis, an Olivier Award winner for his portrayal of ‘Joe Gillis’ in Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre in the West End, has also graced the stage in productions such as & Juliet and Rent, and appeared on screen in Netflix's “You.” more...

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Grace Hodgett-Young, an Olivier Award nominee for her role as Best Supporting Actress in "Sunset Boulevard" at the Savoy Theatre, has also been recognized with a WhatsOnStage Award for Best Professional Debut. more...

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Brandon LaVar, who has graced the Broadway stage in "MJ The Musical" and toured with "Hello, Dolly!", brings his extensive experience, including performances at MUNY and Maltz Jupiter Theater, to "Sunset Boulevard." more...

Maggie Likcani

Swing

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Maggie Likcani, making her Broadway debut, has previously captivated audiences with her performances in regional productions such as Evita at the REV and Anastasia at WPPAC. more...

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Shayna McPherson, a graduate of The Urdang Academy, previously graced the stage in Sunset Blvd. at the Savoy Theatre in the West End and is now excited to make her Broadway debut in the same production. more...

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Diego Andres Rodriguez

Artie

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Nicole Scherzinger

Norma Desmond

Nicole Scherzinger, known for her versatile performances across various platforms, has previously showcased her theatrical prowess in a critically acclaimed role as "Grizabella" in the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, earning her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. more...

Rixey Terry

Swing

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Rixey Terry, a University of Michigan musical theater graduate and Davidson, North Carolina native, made their Broadway debut in Sunset Blvd, following notable regional performances in shows like Pippin and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. more...

David Thaxton

Max Von Mayerling

David Thaxton, fresh from his acclaimed performance as 'Javert' in "Les Misérables" at the Queen's Theatre, brought his award-winning talent to the cast of "Sunset Boulevard," joining a distinguished ensemble that included Kelly Mathieson and Jeremy Taylor. more...

Awards and Nominations

2025 Tony Awards

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Tom Francis was nominated but did not win.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger won.

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

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