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Outbyte PC Repair FREERepair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Outbyte Driver Updater FREEScan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Nicole Scherzinger played Norma Desmond in Jamie Lloyd’s Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SUNSET BLVD. The production opened at the St. James Theatre on October 20, 2024, and closed in July 2025; it is no longer running on Broadway.
Who did Nicole Scherzinger play?
Scherzinger portrayed Norma Desmond, the former silent-film star at the center of the musical. She reprised the role from the West End production, where her performance earned an Olivier Award. The Broadway cast page also lists Mandy Gonzalez as a guest performer in the role for certain performances, including when Scherzinger was scheduled off. The official production site provides the cast information.
What is the musical about?
Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the musical, with a book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Based on Billy Wilder’s film, it follows Norma’s desire to return to the screen and her increasingly dangerous relationship with Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter. Jamie Lloyd directed the Broadway revival.
When did the Broadway production run?
The revival opened at the St. James Theatre on October 20, 2024. Its closing date is reported differently: the Tony Awards database lists July 13, 2025 as the final performance, while the production site and Broadway.com say it ended July 20, 2025. Attribute the date to the source when citing an exact final performance.
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For historical context, Broadway.com listed a running time of 2 hours 35 minutes, including one intermission. Its production FAQ noted depictions of depression, self-harm, psychosis, death and violence, as well as strobe effects, haze, smoke, simulated gunshots and blood. These details describe the closed production, not a current opportunity to attend.
How did Sunset Blvd. fare at the awards?
The Broadway revival received seven Tony nominations in 2025 and won three: Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Scherzinger, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Jack Knowles. The West End production received seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival, according to the official production materials.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is there a Broadway cast recording?
The cited physical release is a London live recording, not a Broadway cast album. Broadway.com reported that the CD and vinyl recording includes most of the Broadway cast, including Scherzinger. Present retailer stock is not established, so check availability before trying to buy it.
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