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West End and Broadway director Jamie Lloyd (Cyrano de Bergerac, Evita) 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 (Nicole Scherzinger) 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…


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Photos: Backstage at SUNSET BOULEVARD Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - October 21, 2024


Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: SUNSET BOULEVARD Opens On Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - October 20, 2024


Director Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' opened tonight Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!

Photos: SUNSET BLVD On Broadway Starring Nicole Scherzinger and More
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2024


Director Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.’ Sunset Blvd is currently running at Broadway's St. James Theatre. New photos of the production have been released and the show's cast was ready for their close-up. Get a closer look at the acclaimed production below!

Photos: Demi Moore Visits SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - October 18, 2024


Demi Moore stopped by the new Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway recently, where she posed for photos with Nicole Scherzinger and the cast after the show. Check out the photos here!

A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2024


As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.

Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd
by Sidney Paterra - October 12, 2024


​ In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nomintaed and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. Check out the director's extenisve list of London and New York credits here or recap on some highlights below! In 2008, Lloyd was made the associate director of the Donmar Warehouse. His 2008 production of Piaf transferred to the West End and to Buenos Aires. In 2008 he directed The Pride at the Royal Court, for which he won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. His 2010 production of Passion won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Elena Roger sings from Passion at the 2010 Olivier Awards: In 2013, the Ambassador Theatre Group launched The Jamie Lloyd Company. As the  artistic director at Trafalgar Studios in 2013, Lloyd featured three productions: a revival of The Pride, The Hothouse starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm, and Macbeth, starring James McAvoy and Claire Foy, which received an Olivier nomination for Best Revival.  A second Trafalgar Transformed season opened in July 2014 with Richard III starring Martin Freeman, East is East, and The Ruling Class, again starring James McAvoy. In the same year, Lloyd directed Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit, and Jamie Parker. Starry productions in the following years included The Homecoming starring Gemma Chan and John Simm; The Maids , starring Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton, and Laura Carmichael; and Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington. Lloyd's 2019 production of Evita, which played the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, earned two Olivier nominations and was lead by Samantha Pauly. Soon after, he brought Harold Pinter's Betrayal to Broadway, starring Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Carlie Cox. The production marked his first Tony nomination. Hightlights from Evita:  Ad for Betrayal on Broadway: In 2019, Lloyd revealed plans to direct and produce a series of three plays at the Playhouse Theatre in collaboration with The Jamie Lloyd Company. The lineup included a new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac featuring James McAvoy; a version of The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke, adapted by Anya Reiss; and A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain in the lead role. The latter opened on Broadway in 2023 (second Tony nomination). Cyrano de Bergerac would go on to play BAM in 2022. Highlights from The Seagull: Highlights from Cyrano de Bergerac:  Highlights from A Doll's House: Lloyd returned to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with his revival of Sunset Boulevard in late 2023. The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, won an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Lloyd won for Best Director. Earlier this year, Lloyd returned to the West End to direct Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which played a limited engagement in 2024.  Lloyd and Scherzinger talk Sunset Boulevard: Sunset Boulevard will open on October 20, 2024 at the St. James Theatre. ​

Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Nicole Scherzinger Gives the 'Best Performance' of His Work in SUNSET BLVD
by Michael Major - October 4, 2024


Andrew Lloyd Webber has some high praise for Sunset Boulevard star Nicole Scherzinger. In a new backstage video, the famed composer states that the former Pussycat Doll is giving 'the best performance' of his work. Watch the video now!

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Sings 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Michael Major - September 30, 2024


She's come home at last! Watch Nicole Scherzinger sing 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' and more moments from the first performance of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. The new video montage also features Tom Francis singing the title song from the musical, as well as footage of the cast getting ready.

Photos/Video: Nicole Scherzinger Makes Her Broadway Debut as Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - September 29, 2024


Watch as Olivier Award winner and Grammy nominee Nicole Scherzinger made her Broadway debut in the Olivier Award-winning production of Sunset Blvd. Following the performance, Scherzinger made quite an entrance at the stage door when she appeared in her final bloody look.

Meet the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2024


The new revival of Sunset Blvd. is currently playing the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Get to know who's who in the cast of the show, led by Nicole Scherzinger.

SUNSET BOULEVARD to Offer $45 Tickets as Part of Rush, Lottery & Standing Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2024


In-person rush, digital rush, digital lottery, and standing room policies have been set for Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Nicole Scherzinger. Learn more and see how to purchase discounted tickets in person, digitally and standing room.

Video: SUNSET BOULEVARD Cast Seen Rehearsing Title Number Outside the Theatre
by Michael Major - September 20, 2024


Tom Francis and the Sunset Boulevard ensemble were spotted outside of the St. James Theatre rehearsing the number, potentially giving insight to how it will be performed once the production begins previews. Watch a video preview now!

SUNSET BOULEVARD Will Release Cast Recording Next Month; Listen to the First Song!
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2024


To mark the show’s Broadway premiere at the St. James Theatre, starring Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award® nominee Nicole Scherzinger, a new cast recording, 'SUNSET BLVD: THE ALBUM', will be released Friday, October 25.

Video: Hanging with Nicole Scherzinger & the Company of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joey Mervis - October 1, 2024


In this video, watch as Nicole Scherzinger and the company of Sunset Boulevard gets ready for their close-ups at Starchild at Civilian.  

Jujamcyn Offices Above St. James Theatre Will Be Turned Into Ambassador Lounge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2024


ATG Entertainment announced KGA (Kostow Greenwood Architects) will design patron improvements for St. James Theatre, including an Ambassador Lounge for SUNSET BOULEVARD attendees to enjoy refreshments and private restrooms.

Photos: SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - September 15, 2024


The Civilian Hotel hosted a 'Welcome to New York' cocktail reception for the cast of Sunset Boulevard at sunset on Friday, September 13th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos from the event here!

Grace Hodgett Young Is Ready for Her Close-Up
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2024


Grace Hodgett Young checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about bringing Sunset Boulvard back to New York City, returning to work with her co-stars, and so much more!

SUNSET BLVD. Cast Recording Gets Release Date
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2024


It's the greatest news of all! The London Cast Recording of Jamie Lloyd’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd., recorded live at the Savoy Theatre, has a release date.  The album will be available digitally and physically on October 25, 2024.

Up on the Marquee: SUNSET BLVD.
by Jennifer Broski - August 22, 2024


Jamie Lloyd’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. is coming to Broadway this fall, starring Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.’  Check out photos of the new marquee at the St. James Theatre!

Caroline Bowman and More Join Nicole Scherzinger-Led SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2024


The complete cast has been announced for Jamie Lloyd’s upcoming Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.' Learn more about the cast here!

Mandy Gonzalez to Guest Star as 'Norma Desmond' at Select Performances of SUNSET BLVD.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2024


Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will guest star Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez as ‘Norma Desmond’ at select performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Is 'Home At Last' in NYC Ahead of SUNSET BOULEVARD Rehearsals
by Lauren Hilton - July 15, 2024


Nicole Scherzinger sing that she is 'home at last' from the top of the Empire State Building in New York City ahead of her Broadway run in Sunset Boulevard. Watch in this video!

Nicole Scherzinger Feels 'Born To Be' Part Of The Theater Community
by Joshua Wright - June 16, 2024


On the red carpet for the 77th Annual Tony Awards Nicole Scherzinger, who will be making her Broadway debut next season in Sunset Boulevard, spoke about being part of the New York theatre community.

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

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