Based on the film by Billy Wilder
John Barrowman, who made his Broadway debut as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard, has had an illustrious career in musical theatre, including starring roles in West End productions and earning an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in The Fix. more...
Betty Buckley, renowned for her Olivier Award-nominated portrayal of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, re-created the role on Broadway to critical acclaim, solidifying her status as a quintessential musical theatre actress. more...
George Kmeck, who played Hogeye in the past Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard, is also known for originating the role of the swashbuckler in the Public’s Broadway production of Pirates of Penzance in 1981. more...
Jordan Leeds, born on November 29, 1961, in Queens, New York, is known for his work on films such as The Maker and Dunston Checks In, and has graced the Broadway stage in productions including Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard, and Children and Art. more...
(Standby)
Elaine Paige, who starred in the iconic role of Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard," has made an unparalleled impact on the stage musical scene, with a career spanning over five decades and a multitude of awards, including an OBE for her services to musical theatre. more...
John Scherer, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a past role in "Sunset Boulevard," has also graced the stage in productions such as "The Foreigner" and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," and recently appeared in "The Drowsy Chaperone" at the Goodspeed Opera House. more...
Awards and Nominations
1995 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: George Hearn won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Alan Campbell was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Glenn Close won.
Production Team
Bob Avian Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Paul Bogaev Musical Director
Andrew Bridge Lighting Designer
David Caddick Musical Director
David Cullen Orchestrator
Martin Levan Sound Designer
Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestrator
Randy Houston Mercer Make-Up Designer
John Napier Production Designer
Trevor Nunn Director
Anthony Powell Costume Designer
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
Videos