Nicole Scherzinger to star in West End Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy- Page 20

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 12/2/23 at 9:26pm

Did you say hi ?

[Jarethan]

Posted: 12/2/23 at 10:29pm

OhHiii said: "The people who don’t like this production really do *actively* hate it, huh? I hope you all can find peace with this this holiday season."

Wasn’t that the case with A Doll’s House and other Jamie Lloyd productions, as well as several Van Hove productions or the recent Oklahoma.  Some people just don’t like minimalist productions, no matter how good they are to those of us who think they are great.

[James Kerrigan2]

Posted: 12/3/23 at 1:54am

I hope it transfers to the Shubert or another theatre on 44th so that you can do the walking sequence of Act 2 in the alleyway by the Junior Cheesecake. As for casting, I wonder if they will bring Tom Francis over or if they will cast someone else such as Derek Klena in the role. 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 12/3/23 at 3:33am

I can't imagine this is going to transfer in March when it ends its run in London in January.

I have to think Nicole will want some kind of a break and not just 4 weeks or so between closing in London and then starting rehearsal in what, Mid-February for a run that will be ATLEAST a six month commitment? And as someone else mentioned the Oliviers aren't until March, if this is transferring wouldn't you want that momentum behind you before you come in to New York? I also would guess that most of the ensemble will be recast due to Equity requirements.

Also someone brought up the Shubert, it is very likely Hell's Kitchen has that theater unless they have decided to push the transfer into next season but based on conversations with cast members they expect to being opening in the spring, the majestic also will likely not be ready for a tenant until the summer.

 

[devonian.t]

Posted: 12/3/23 at 3:47am

Ultra Tory Andrew Lloyd Webber asks for state funding... not for healthcare or homelessness, just for the thing he likes.

 

[Azúcar!]

Posted: 12/5/23 at 8:41pm

So.. what’s the latest on the transfer?

[chernjam]

Posted: 12/5/23 at 10:35pm

Azúcar! said: "So.. what’s the latest on the transfer?"

The latest was more on a cast recording with Nicole Scherzinger saying on I believe Michael Ball's radio show the other day "I think it's happening" - and others chiming in that the word is right after it closes in Januuary they'll record it?  I guess that's a newer trend (like Sunday in the Park with George with Jake Gyllenhal did in 2017)

The way things are going, I'm not expecting any big announcements during the Christmas season.  The show in the West End is pretty much sold out for the remainder of its run.  Might as well let them finish on a high note and then make these announcements to keep momentum in January when things are quieter

[DAME]

Posted: 12/6/23 at 3:25pm

chernjam said: "Azúcar! said: "So.. what’s the latest on the transfer?"

The latest was more on a cast recording with Nicole Scherzinger saying on I believe Michael Ball's radio show the other day "I think it's happening" - and others chiming in that the word is right after it closes in Januuary they'll record it? I guess that's a newer trend (like Sunday in the Park with George with Jake Gyllenhal did in 2017)

The way things are going, I'm not expecting any big announcements during the Christmas season. The show in the West End is pretty much sold out for the remainder of its run. Might as well let them finish on a high note and then make these announcements to keep momentum in January when things are quieter"

On the other board there is a rumored return London engagement before the transfer gets announced.  I was hoping they would announce on closing night of this engagement.  Such a splendid night in the theater. 

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 12/8/23 at 3:23am

frank dilela said they are fast tracking this to broadway.  that sounds like this season to me.

[OhHiii]

Posted: 12/8/23 at 12:21pm

But where would they put it? The only thing open, The Golden, would be FAR too small for it. Are they going to swing hard and go into the Broadway? That would probably provide a pretty good route for the title number and would give them some fantastic shots of Times Square as he goes in the front doors.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 12/8/23 at 12:25pm

People keep talking about the majestic, so maybe there. There also could potentially be shows closing in the next two months so we’ll see. I was thinking either Old Friends or Dear England would go to the Broadway Theatre

[OhHiii]

Posted: 12/8/23 at 12:34pm

Dear England is already locked for The Golden I believe. The Majestic won't be ready for the Spring given reports of the state of the interior from glimpses folks have gotten from the street.

But yes, there will be closing announcements coming I am sure. The Barrymore being one that could very likely open up quickly. Belasco another.

Updated On: 12/8/23 at 12:34 PM

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 10:14am

Deadline says the transfer will be next November

https://deadline.com/2023/12/nicole-scherzinger-succession-the-crown-west-end-look-ahead-1235679463/

"EXCLUSIVE: Starring an electrifying Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Boulevard ends its limited run at London’s Savoy Theatre on January 6. However, Deadline can reveal in its 2024 West End look ahead that the singer will lead the Andrew Lloyd Webber show to Broadway in November, according to insiders connected with the production.

Scherzinger, who won the Evening Standard’s (ES) best musical performance prize for her show-stopping turn as Norma Desmond, has indicated to producers that she will commit to a six-month season in New York, we understand. The ES also recently named the show’s helmer Jamie Lloyd as Best Director [disclosure: this writer is a member of the ES judging panel]."

Updated On: 12/21/23 at 10:14 AM

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 10:16am

Baz Bamigboye reports a Broadway transfer is in the works for November 2024

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 12:05pm

This is the most interesting-to-me tidbit about SUNSET:

A long-rumored screen adaptation, set to star Glenn Close who won a Tony for her interpretation, has been put on hold and there has been a lot of chatter about the possibility of Scherzinger taking on the role should a feature get the green light.

I wouldn't believe a Scherzinger-led film any more than I'd believe a Close-led one, to be clear, but I WOULD be interested in seeing Jamie Lloyd try his hand at a feature film. And a modern-dress, super-indie, surrealist adaptation of Sunset would be a great way to avoid comparisons to Billy Wilder.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 12:21pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "This is the most interesting-to-me tidbit about SUNSET:

A long-rumored screen adaptation, set to star Glenn Close who won a Tony for her interpretation, has been put on hold and there has been a lot of chatter about the possibility of Scherzinger taking on the role should a feature get the green light.

I wouldn't believe a Scherzinger-led film any more than I'd believe a Close-led one, to be clear, but I WOULD be interested in seeing Jamie Lloyd try his hand at a feature film. And a modern-dress, super-indie, surrealist adaptation ofSunsetwould be a great way to avoid comparisons to Billy Wilder."


You are entitled to your opinion but that sounds absolutely horrendous to me. That may work on stage but film is a very different beast. If we have to make a movie out of this, we might as well wait another decade for Gaga to do it. Glenn needs to move on.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 12:26pm

Oh I'm not saying a Lloyd film adaptation would be guaranteed to be good (and at a minimum it would be Controversial), but give me that over whatever Rob Ashford was going to give us with 75-year-old Glenn Close.

But yes, I agree Gaga is ideal casting for Norma. Or Anne Hathaway.

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 12:34pm

There will be a lot of disappointed tourists.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 12:37pm

Wonder then if Nicole will do “Death Becomes Her” in Chicago this summer. 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 12:46pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Oh I'm not saying a Lloyd film adaptation would be guaranteed to be good (and at a minimum it would be Controversial), but give me that over whatever Rob Ashford was going to give us with 75-year-old Glenn Close.

But yes, I agree Gaga is ideal casting for Norma. Or Anne Hathaway."

 

I'm such a Scrooge when it comes to movie musicals...give me the Wilder film any day! But if Gaga is involved I'm always there. :)

[OhHiii]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 1:14pm

Impeach2017 said: "There will be a lot of disappointed tourists."

Or there will be tourists who buy a ticket expecting one thing and discovering something altogether new and exciting. I swear the people who have daggers out for this production tickle me. Ya'll know you don't have to see it right?

[Lot666]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 1:41pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Or Anne Hathaway."

Please, not Anne Hathaway. She didn't sing in Les Miserables; she recited lines over background music.

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 2:16pm

More important who will be the Tuesday evening Norma…

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 2:20pm

WldKingdomHM said: "More important who will be the Tuesday evening Norma…"

Laura Benanti

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 12/21/23 at 2:39pm

WldKingdomHM said: "More important who will be the Tuesday evening Norma…"

It would never happen but I'd kill to see Sherie Rene Scott in this production.