SUNSET BLVD. Reviews - Page 50

[DAME]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 7:05pm

Because they were already on their way out.  The picture I saw had the house lights up and the overhead lights on stage on.  You could see the audience thru the curtains and I believe it was after the singing and people were exiting .  Don’t know what you saw.

[MB124]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 8:53pm

DrewJoseph said: "east side story said: "DrewJoseph said: "Especially when the theatre was half empty anyway"

This is getting very funny."

Oh no, dont get me wrong. I dont think theres anyone who wants it more for nicole to win that tony than me. Ive seen the show in London and immediately booked a trip to see her again in nyc. But I saw a post from a cast member from behind the silver curtain and the theatre was literally half empty. Sad to say. Cant seem to find how to post the photo here."

It was posted it earlier in this thread.

First, I’d imagine some people already walked out. Second, it’s a random Wednesday matinee. Third, the theater is enormous. Fourth, the only swaths of empty seats I saw were in the rear mezzanine. 

The grosses don’t lie. 

I’ve been a longtime lurker on this board and I have to laugh at the Audra vs Nicole situation on here. It’s…wild, to put it kindly. 

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 10:17pm

Listen Audra is a national treasure but this isn't a lifetime achievement award. Nicole gave the better performance this year.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 11:48pm

I took a gander at several performances for the rest of the run (after reading that funny “stunt” thread about the cancellation) and I was shocked at how much availability there is, especially for the performances they added just a month ago.

I had no idea that the demand and hype for this died down so much since the holidays. Obviously there’s multiple factors (ticket buying trends have changed drastically, so many newer shows have started performances, show is closing anyways, etc) but damn. 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 11:00am

Watch: Cole Escola Is Coming for Nicole Scherzinger's Bullhorn | Playbill

https://playbill.com/article/watch-cole-escola-is-coming-for-nicole-scherzingers-bullhorn

[MB124]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 11:06am

MezzA101 said: "Watch: Cole Escola Is Coming for Nicole Scherzinger's Bullhorn | Playbill

https://playbill.com/article/watch-cole-escola-is-coming-for-nicole-scherzingers-bullhorn"

STUNT!!! STAGED!!! THE PRODUCERS ARE JUST TRYING TO GET FREE PRESS!! THEY’RE JUST TRYING TO MAKE SURE COLE WINS THE TONY!!!

[MezzA101]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 11:07am

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[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 12:25pm

Guys, I'm in doubt about buying front row balcony for $80 or try rush (I believe they are end of the first rows). 

Anyone has a say in which one I could get a better view?

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 12:31pm

MadsonMelo said: "Guys, I'm in doubt about buying front row balcony for $80 or try rush (I believe they are end of the first rows).

Anyone has a say in which one I could get a better view?"

I’ve seen the show twice from front row balcony. The view is perfect. You don’t need to lean forward at all. I wouldn’t risk it, as rush can be all the way to the side, even if it’s technically “closer.”

Updated On: 4/25/25 at 12:31 PM

[windowwaving]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 3:31pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "MadsonMelo said: "Guys, I'm in doubt about buying front row balcony for $80 or try rush (I believe they are end of the first rows).

Anyone has a say in which one I could get a better view?"

I’ve seen the show twice from front row balcony. The view is perfect. You don’t need to lean forward at all. I wouldn’t risk it, as rush can be all the way to the side, even if it’s technically “closer.”"

I’ve seen the show front row center orchestra and front row mezz. I thought the front row mezz was actually pretty great. It was closer to the stage than I thought it would be and the screens make everything seem even closer.
 

I remember thinking that I could’ve sat a few more rows back and still would’ve been fine. But I did enjoy the front row and having no heads to block me. The leg room was also better in the mezz than in orchestra (or at least the very front row).

[joevitus]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 3:54pm

MB124 said: "So Audra stans are now just posting in this thread to troll Nicole stans? Ok…"

Am I supposed to be an Audra stan? Is my post taken to be trolling?

[joevitus]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 4:02pm

poisonivy2 said: "Listen Audra is a national treasure but this isn't a lifetime achievement award. Nicole gave the better performance this year."

The reality is, in this intsance, it doesn't matter who gave the better performance--which, in this case certainly, is completely subjective. 1) The Tony voters have a tendency to shower Audra with awards. 2) Audra is not only playing the single most important female role in musical theater and following in the hallowed footsteps of Broadway legends, thus hitting a major career millestone, but 3) equally and maybe more importantly, she's breaking the color barrier for this role in the age of Trump. And 4) she's doing it in a show that will continue to run after the Tonys and which could use the box office boost from the win. So she's definitely getting this. It may be a bad call. It may be unfair. But it's hers. 

Updated On: 4/25/25 at 04:02 PM

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 5:26pm

I think saying anyone is definitely getting the Tony is foolish and shows your biases. There’s an argument to be made for Nicole’s chances vs. Audra’s, but other than a near-guarantee they’ll both be nominated (it’ll be a cold day in Hell if they’re not), everything is speculation.

[MB124]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 5:44pm

joevitus said: "MB124 said: "So Audra stans are now just posting in this thread to troll Nicole stans? Ok…"

Am I supposed to be an Audra stan? Is my post taken to be trolling?"

Posting that Audra “will win” the Tony in a SUNSET BLVD-specific thread, yes. I’d call that trolling. 

The award is hardly a lock for either of them. The nominations haven’t even been announced yet. 

[joevitus]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 5:59pm

MB124 said: "joevitus said: "MB124 said: "So Audra stans are now just posting in this thread to troll Nicole stans? Ok…"

Am I supposed to be an Audra stan? Is my post taken to be trolling?"

Posting that Audra “will win” the Tony in a SUNSET BLVD-specific thread, yes. I’d call that trolling.

The award is hardly a lock for either of them. The nominations haven’t even been announced yet."

I didn't start the discussion. If this is your idea of trolling, you may want to look into this.

[joevitus]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 6:00pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "I think saying anyone isdefinitelygetting the Tony is foolish and shows your biases. There’s an argument to be made for Nicole’s chances vs. Audra’s, but other than a near-guarantee they’ll both be nominated (it’ll be a cold day in Hell if they’re not), everything is speculation."

If we are being honest, there's almost no way she doesn't. Doesn't mean she should. I pointed out the perfect storm of why Nicole almost certainly will not win. Doesn't mean she shouldn't. She just, almost certainly, won't.

[east side story]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 6:08pm

joevitus said: "MB124 said: "So Audra stans are now just posting in this thread to troll Nicole stans? Ok…"

Am I supposed to be an Audra stan? Is my post taken to be trolling?"

You know exactly what you’re doing, sweetheart, and so does everyone else. Happy spring! 

[MB124]

Posted: 4/25/25 at 10:56pm

joevitus said: "MB124 said: "joevitus said: "MB124 said: "So Audra stans are now just posting in this thread to troll Nicole stans? Ok…"

Am I supposed to be an Audra stan? Is my post taken to be trolling?"

Posting that Audra “will win” the Tony in a SUNSET BLVD-specific thread, yes. I’d call that trolling.

The award is hardly a lock for either of them. The nominations haven’t even been announced yet."

I didn't start the discussion. If this is your idea of trolling, you may want to look into this."

So now you have to start the discussion in order to be a troll? Sounds like only one of us is confused by the definition of trolling.  

Updated On: 4/25/25 at 10:56 PM