Nicole Scherzinger to star in West End Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy — Page 6

An intimacy coach has been hired to help with the sex scenes.

wut.

And famously, when Patti tells the story of asking for more vamp to cover Norma going up the stairs, ALW wouldn't add any measures. So, tiny Patti had to sprint up the stairs.

I imagine it would go in reverse, and he'd be uninterested in cutting now-unnecessary scene change coverage.

Curious how a production like this handles it!

Jordan Catalano said: "An intimacy coach has been hired to help with the sex scenes.

wut."

Maybe they added a scene where Norma goes full Boebert on Joe in the back of the Isotta Fraschini on the way to Paramount.

I kind of love that they're going full on sultry, sexy Sunset Blvd, but it also doesn't quite make sense with the plot of the show... so I'm very curious. We've got no set. But lots of heat. Okay.

Jordan Catalano said: "An intimacy coach has been hired to help with the sex scenes.

wut."

I’m not sure why this is a “wut” moment other than the headline. There is a lot of intimacy built in to the show, and intimacy directors do a lot more than choreograph sex scenes.

Intimacy directors are becoming standard now for most shows that require intimate contact. This ranges from hugs to kissing to simulated sex acts. The article attempts to paint the hiring of one in a much more prurient light, while ignoring the very “insider” quote that they include in the article.

“Intimacy coordinators are mandatory now because actors need to feel safe with their co-stars. In the past, people were taken advantage of, with actors crossing boundaries on stage. A coach helps to ensure no lines are blurred which helps stamp out sexual harassment in the entertainment industry”

Updated On: 9/18/23 at 10:49 AM

^I mean this 'journalist' clearly doesn't really understand or know what they are reporting on.

If Norma is sexy, I wonder how that will change the dynamics. Isn't she supposed to be a garish gorgon? Why would Joe leave if she's a hot and rich? Aren't many people neurotic and still in relationships? I always thought she represented a deep sadness that repelled and scared him. We'll see what they do with that.

Maybe "Happy New Year Darling" will be followed by some snogging in Jamie Lloyd's vision thus facilitating an intimacy coach

TaffyDavenport said: "Norma is delusional, possessive, and controlling. Those are qualities that many people run away from, no matter how physically attractive the other person is."

^ Exactly - which is what makes me excited about this approach to bring a new generation to appreciate one of ALW's most beautiful scores. The "silent pictures" angle is lost on this generation. If they have a way of highlighting the psychological aspects, the story can become very compelling in a different way

I wonder if it does well enough that it could do a New York run at a non-Broadway space (BAM, Park Avenue Armory, The Shed, etc.), there isn't need for a New York revival but if there's enough love for it then maybe they can plan a limited run somewhere in the city.

Brave Sir Robin2 said: "I wonder if it does well enough that it could do a New York run at a non-Broadway space (BAM, Park Avenue Armory, The Shed, etc.), there isn't need for a New York revival but if there's enough love for it then maybe they can plan a limited run somewhere in the city."

No chance. Webber would likely only want to bring a "celebrated (if it is)"/"bold new reimagining" production to win awards. I'm prepared to be wrong and this could end up at BAM and just give Webber "street cred" or whatever but he likes awards, good reviews, and money.

There is NOTHING that could have prepared me for that photo.