Andrew Lloyd Webber “returns” to Broadway with the musical
The famous singer Nicole Serzinger (Nicole Scherzinger) will make her debut in Broadway in the role which charmed London audiences and received rave reviews.
She will portray the legendary diva Norma Desmond in the musical “Sunset Blvd” by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Andrew Lloyd Webber) as announced by the show’s director Jamie Lloyd (Jamie Lloyd).
Also starring Tom Francis as Joey Gillis, Grace Hodgett-Young and Olivier Award winner David Thaxton.
Broadway 2024. Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s #SunsetBlvdreimagined by visionary director Jamie Lloyd.
Be the first to get tickets. Sign up now at https://t.co/yFT2OMykt8 pic.twitter.com/tvcYGYvtLe
— Sunset Boulevard (@sunsetblvd) January 4, 2024
For the iconic role – previously played by Glenn Close, Betty Buckley and Patti LuPone – the New York Times called it “Serzinger’s career-defining performance” while criticizing The Washington Post called her “the ultimate Norma Desmond».
Based on Billy Wilder’s 1950 film masterpiece, ‘Sunset Boulevard’ was first brought to the stage in 1993 by composer ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber with screenplay and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton.
“Haunted by the memories of Norma Desmond a fallen silent film star longs to return to the movies, and meeting a young screenwriter may be her only hope,” reads the official synopsis.
In addition, the metaphor of the musical marks the return of the legendary composer on his famous stage Broadway after last spring’s legendary “The Phantom of the Opera” after 13,981 performances and “Bad Cinderella,” according to Deadline.
More details about the venue and the premiere will be announced soon.
Source :Skai
I am Frederick Tuttle, who works in 247 News Agency as an author and mostly cover entertainment news. I have worked in this industry for 10 years and have gained a lot of experience. I am a very hard worker and always strive to get the best out of my work. I am also very passionate about my work and always try to keep up with the latest news and trends.