Sunset Boulevard

Ages: 10+
Opened: July 12, 1993
Closing: April 05, 1997

Sunset Boulevard - 1993 - West End History , Info & More

Adelphi Theatre
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom London WC2R ONS

Based on the film by Billy Wilder

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Bay Street's CAMELOT is Now Playing Outdoors in Bridgehampton by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the outdoor production of Camelot, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, is now playing through August 29.

FOLLOW-UP: �¿Qué adaptaciones cinematográficas de los grandes musicales llegan este año? by Nuria Pedret - Aug 4, 2021

Consulta el calendario de estrenos para estar al día de las últimas adaptaciones fílmicas

North Carolina Theatre Announces Leading Ladies For 9 TO 5 by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2021

The leading ladies of North Carolina Theatre's Production of 9 to 5 will include Ashley Blanchet (Frozen, Beautiful, Annie, and Memphis on Broadway) as Judy, Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Les Misérables, Side Show, and Sunset Boulevard on Broadway) as Violet, and Ryah Nixon (9 TO 5: The Musical National Tour) as Doralee.  

Filmed Version of COME FROM AWAY to Premiere on Apple TV+ September 10; Watch the Trailer Now! by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2021

Apple Original Films announced today that the filmed version of the Tony & Olivier Award-winning hit musical “Come From Away” will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 10. “Come From Away” is directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley, and stars an ensemble cast led by members of the Broadway show.

AGLIFF Announces Films For PRISM 34 by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2021

Austin's oldest film festival, aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) announces the official program selections for PRISM 34 running August 26 – September 6, 2021 in hybrid form, both in-person and online.

BONNIE AND CLYDE IN CONCERT Starring Jeremy Jordan & Laura Osnes Adds Second Show by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021

Tickets will be made available on Thursday 29 July at 10.00am to those signed up to the initial pre-sale, who will receive an email from LW Theatres shortly, tickets will be available on general sale from Friday 30 July at 10.00am.

Morgan Siobhan Green, Tally Sessions, Max Crumm and More to Star in World Premiere of BURNING MAN: THE MUSICAL by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2021

Broadway On Demand has announced the world premiere of the feature film Burning Man: The Musical. Burning Man: The Musical is a new musical comedy about techies vs. hippies at Burning Man and stars Morgan Siobhan Green (Be More Chill), Tally Sessions (Company, Anastasia), and more.

PIPPIN Makes Mac-Haydn Debut, Kicks Off 2021 Return Season in Chatham by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2021

The Mac-Haydn Theatre kicks off its magical 2021 return season with the Stephen Schwartz musical, Pippin, opening July 29.

Matt DeAngelis, Christine Dwyer, and Liz Callaway Will Perform at Theatre By The Sea This Month by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021

On July 31, join Tony nominated Broadway favorite, Liz Callaway, up close and personal for an evening of beloved songs from Broadway (Cats, Baby), pop, and film (Anastasia) with award-winning Alex Rybeck at the piano.

Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan Will Reunite For BONNIE AND CLYDE IN CONCERT at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021

Ticket presale opens on Wednesday 28 July at 10.00am, with general on sale Friday 30 July at 10.00am. Learn more about the performance and how to purchase tickets here!

BWW Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Ogunquit Playhouse by Dan Marois - Jul 21, 2021

The Ogunquit Playhouse rolls out the second show of its 2021 season with a performance of Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville, a jukebox musical with music and lyrics by (no surprise) Jimmy Buffet and book by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley.

Cast and Crew Announced For CAMELOT�"A Concert Musical at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021

The beloved musical Camelot, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, explores one of the greatest romances of all time and paints a luminous picture of a fleeting moment when justice, peace, and righteousness reigned supreme.

Niki Haris Will Return To Catalina Jazz Club In Hollywood For One Show Only This Month by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021

Led by musical director Mitchel Forman on piano, the band will also feature Melvin David on bass, Tony Pulizzi on guitar, and Gene Coye on drums. Haris will be joined by special guest Grammy Award-winner Steve Tyrell.

Tracing Movement Releases Dance Documentary by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021

Tracing Movement ran two Reboot projects at Jerwood Space, London - one in October 2020 and the second in May 2021. The projects offered free daily class for over 150 freelance professional dancers to help rebuild, train and maintain their skills following the extended break caused by the pandemic, assisting their return to performance condition in advance of theatres reopening.

PRETTY WOMAN vuelve al West End by Nuria Pedret - Jul 8, 2021

El show alza el telón hoy, día 8 de julio en el Savoy Theatre de Londres

INDECENT PROPOSAL Announces New Cast and Dates by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2021

10 to 4 Productions has announced new dates for the world premiere of Indecent Proposal; the new musical will now run at Southwark Playhouse from 22nd October – 27th November 2021. After two postponements, the cast and crew will be getting back to creating this ambitious and modern musical inspired by the Jack Engelhard novel.

Bayway Arts Center to Welcome Broadway's Angie Schworer for Opening Gala by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2021

Studio Theatre's Bayway Arts Center in East Islip will welcome Broadway performer, Angie Schworer, as its guest of honor at their July 9th official opening Gala and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Angie Schworer to Appear at Bayway Arts Center Grand Opening by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021

Studio Theatre's BAYWAY ARTS CENTER will welcome Broadway performer, Angie Schworer, as its guest of honor at their July 9th official opening Gala and ribbon cutting ceremony. The evening will also feature the L.I. Regional Theatre 'Premiere' of the Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, of which Ms. Schworer was an original cast member.

WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE?, CHESTER BAILEY, ELEANOR AND BOCA Extended at Barrington Stage Company by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2021

Barrington Stage Company has announced extensions for the first four productions of the theatre's 2021 season: Who Could Ask for Anything More? The Songs of George Gershwin, Chester Bailey, Eleanor and Boca.

VIDEO: On This Day, July 3- Happy Birthday Audra McDonald and Betty Buckley! by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2021

Today we're sending out a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Broadway legends, Audra McDonald and Betty Buckley!

BWW Review: SUNSET SCHMOULEVARD at The Laboratory Theater Of Florida by Elizabeth James - Jun 25, 2021

SUNSET SCHMOULEVARD at The Laboratory Theater of Florida, adapted and directed by Annette Trossbach, is a world premiere parody of the film noir classic Sunset Boulevard. 

THE LAST FIVE YEARS to Open at the Garrick Theatre in September by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2021

Jason Robert Brown’s Drama Desk Award-winning musical, The Last Five Years, will now be opening at the larger Garrick Theatre for an extended limited season, previewing from 17 September, with an opening night on Thursday 23 September and now running until 17 October 2021.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Stream Tonight by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

The ninth annual “Night of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Sayre – will be presented as a streaming online event tonight, Thursday, June 24 at 8:00 PM Eastern.

LaChanze and Jennifer Damiano Join Tonight's I'M STILL HERE Benefit; Online Auction and Additional Archival Footage Announced! by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021

Learn more about all of the additional archival footage added to the event, including Ariana Grande (at age 15 making her Broadway debut) and Brynn Williams in 13; Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman, Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, Sutton Foster in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more!

THE DRESSER Will Be Performed at Melville Theatre in July by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2021

Directed by Jacob Turner, The Dresser is set in England against the backdrop of World War II as a group of Shakespearean actors tour a seaside town and perform in a shabby provincial theatre. 

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López & More Join NYPL's I'M STLL HERE Benefit by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2021

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the growing list of Broadway stars participating in I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts' beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

West End SUNSET BOULEVARD Concert Premieres Tonight, Starring Ramin Karimloo, Mazz Murray, and More by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2021

The concerts will feature a 28- piece socially-distanced orchestra playing David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber'S original orchestrations. The concerts are directed by Jordan Murphy and conducted by Alex Parker. It will feature choreography by Joanna Goodwin, lighting by Jack Weir, sound design by Paul Smith.

SHOW OF TITLES Premieres Tonight, Featuring Lea Salonga, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, and More! by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2021

Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only.  The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 

Kate Rockwell, J. Harrison Ghee, Natascia Diaz, Emily Skinner, Kendra Kassenbaum and More Will Lead The Muny's 2021 Summer Season by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2021

After what will be a 23-month intermission, The Muny's 103rd season will open with the Muny premiere of Smokey Joe's Cafe, followed by The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet! and Chicago.

Broadway Jukebox: The Greatest Musicals of the 1990s by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2021

Broadway undeniably transformed New York City in the 1990s, and the musicals of the decade were equally influential- thrusting the artform into a new brand new century of show-stopping genius. Study up on the great musicals of the 1990s with a playlist of 100 showtunes of the era.

2021-2022 U.S. Bank Broadway Series Season Ticket Packages to Go On Sale Monday, June 14 by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021

New season ticket packages for the 2021-2022 U.S. Bank Broadway Series will go on sale Monday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. New subscribers will have the option to purchase the six-show package or add Disney’s THE LION KING for a seven-show package.

SHOW OF TITLES Premieres Tonight, Featuring Lea Salonga, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, and More! by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021

Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only.  The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 

Broadway is Back at the Kravis Center by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2021

The Kravis Center is bringing Broadway back to West Palm Beach with the 2021/2022 Kravis On Broadway season. The series is headlined by the “cultural phenomenon” (LA Times) and winner of six Tony Awards DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY, and the heartfelt COME FROM AWAY.

VIDEO: Watch a New Trailer for SHOW OF TITLES, Plus Match the Singer to the Song! by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 10, 2021

Broadway's Best Shows has just announced a new premiere date for 'Show of Titles,' a musical extravaganza with dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 'Show of Titles' will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. All proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.

Kevin Clifton To Return As Stacee Jaxx In ROCK OF AGES UK Tour by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021

Kevin Clifton thrilled audiences as Stacee Jaxx on the 2018/2019 'Rock of Ages' UK tour and he is reprising the role in 2021. Kevin is best known known for being a professional dancer on BBC1's 'Strictly Come Dancing'. In seven years on the show Kevin reached the final, a record five times, winning four glitter balls including the main show Glitterball trophy in 2018 with Stacey Dooley before leaving in 2019. Since then, Kevin has gone on to appear in many other theatre productions including, 'The Wedding Singer' and 'Singin' in the Rain'.

stream.theatre Announces Pride Month Lineup Including TALES OF THE CITY THE MUSICAL, CRUISE and HUSHABYE MOUNTAIN by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021

From Jeff Whitty, the creator of Avenue Q, and the Scissor Sister's Jake Shears and John Garden comes ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY, THE MUSICAL based on Armistead Maupin's landmark series of novels about San Francisco in the 70s. The presentation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the premiere musical staging at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater in 2011.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER by Made at Curve by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Leicester’s Curve theatre has released production photos for its Made at Curve production of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a celebratory reopening concert featuring the songs that made the musicals and memories from the extraordinary life and career of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

COME WHAT MAY Will Embark on UK Tour This Fall by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Come What May, a tribute to the greatest movie musicals of all time including Moulin Rouge, Rocketman, The Greatest Showman, A Star is Born and Burlesque, will head out on a major national theatre tour this September, playing across the UK including at the Mercury Theatre Colchester, the Mayflower Theatre Southampton, the New Theatre Royal Lincoln and Buxton Opera House.

Theatre Of Arts Moves To The Complex Hollywood by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2021

Theatre of Arts, the longest-running acting conservatory in Hollywood, announced today it will relocate its primary campus to The Complex Hollywood (located at 6476 Santa Monica Boulevard between Cahuenga and Wilcox), the dynamic multi-theatre performing arts facility that has long served as the heartbeat of the Los Angeles intimate live theatre scene.

Summer Concerts Scheduled At Theatre By The Sea by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2021

After more than a year of being shuttered, Theatre By The Sea has announced the return of live entertainment. 

Morgan James and Alysha Umphress Kick Off FORESTBURGH UNDER THE STARS This Weekend by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2021

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary as “The Miracle of the Forest,” Forestburgh Playhouse, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Franklin Trapp, will present Forestburgh Under The Stars, a summer series of exciting, safe outdoor concerts in compliance with local social distancing measures.

Roe Hartrampf, Danyel Fulton, Diana Huey and Heath Saunders to be Featured in NYYS MTS Songwriter Showcase 2021 by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021

Under the Artistic Direction of Anna K. Jacobs, the New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting (NYYS MTS) program will host its third annual Songwriter Showcase on June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's SYMPHONIC SUITES Album is Available to Pre-Order Now by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2021

The new album will feature three newly orchestrated suites from Evita, The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard, recorded by an 81-piece orchestra in a live performance at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Paper Mill's Brookside Cabaret Returns This Summer With Susan Speidel and Joe Regan, Gavin Lee, Rema Webb & More by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2021

Paper Mill has announced the return of its wildly popular Brookside Cabaret starting Wednesday, June 9. The outdoor series, which debuted last summer, features world-class performers and fine dining under the stars at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant.

NYPL Billy Rose Theatre Division Will Celebrate 90 Years with I'M STILL HERE Virtual Benefit by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2021

I'm Still Here, a new virtual benefit for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division, will stream on Broadway On Demand on June 23. The evening is a celebration of the division's 90th Anniversary, and the 50th  Anniversary of its beloved Theatre on Film and Tape Archive and will honor Harold Prince and George C. Wolfe. 

Bruce Vilanch Joins Rhona Frazin Live On Zoom For Porchlight's Movie Musical Monday by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce that next Movie Musical Monday discussion about the movie “Funny Girl” will be hosted by Porchlight Music Theatre Board Member and retired Chicago Public Library Foundation CEO Rhona Frazin with special guest multiple Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch, Monday, June 7 at 7 p.m. CDT. 

SHOW OF TITLES, Featuring Glenn Close, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kelsey Grammar & More, Moves to June 13 by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2021

Broadway’s Best Shows has just announced a new premiere date for “Show of Titles,” a musical extravaganza with dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only. All proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.

Alan Cumming Leads Lineup As NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Broadcasts Virtually June 24th by Stephen Mosher - May 25, 2021

In its ninth year, the Judy Garland themed benefit is the show everyone wants to see. For the second year in a row, everyone can.

Alan Cumming, Mary Testa, Jose Llana and More to Headline 9th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021

The ninth annual “Night of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Sayre – will be presented as a streaming online event on Thursday, June 24 at 8:00 PM Eastern.

Photo Flash: Alice Ripley Hits the Stage at The Green Room 42 by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2021

This week, Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley took the stage for an intimate concert event at the popular cabaret venue, The Green Room 42. See photos from the event here!

Sunset Boulevard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 has had 11 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 and West End which opened in 2023.
Sunset Boulevard has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Company Performance at the Olivier Awards for Craig Revel Horwood, Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for Don Black, Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for Dave Willetts, and The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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