SUNSET BLVD. Reviews — Page 57

binau said: "When sunset boulevard was announced in London I posted ‘whyyyy?’ on this forum. The idea of Nicole S doing this role seems absurd. And the show seemed lame. I was completely wrong on every level. One of the best productions and performances I have ever seen. And I’m so happy that theatre can continue to challenge my preconceptions and shock me.

I mean, Nicole beat AUDRA IN GYPSY. WOW. And to survive the MAGA accusations and Patti drama. This has to be one of the most impressive and unambiguous wins of all time. It can only mean that Nicole is THAT good.

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I'm with you binau...

I have loved Sunset Blvd from the first time I listened to the entire World Premiere Recording back in 1994... and have seen each production (and tours) multiple times. When I heard "stripped down" I was really frustrated and I didn't even know much about Nicole other than her singing Memory from Cats and Don't Cry for Me Argentina at an ALW special.

But this entire production and her performance transformed something I knew note for note into something radically new and amazingly, breathtakingly beautiful. I've seen it 5 times now and each time I leave the theatre I still have to pick my jaw off the floor. Every moment has been so re-thought and more intentional that, tbh when I look back at the original productions I get bored.

So happy for ALW, Nicole and the entire cast, creatives and crew. 30 years ago after Sunset begrudgingly won 7 tony's and people dismissed it as being because there was no competition, it has come back and with some of the fiercest competition (and negative PR campaigns I've ever seen) conquered...

I received a survey link today from Broadway Across America, asking me to rate my interest in seeing a list of shows. The "Revivals" page of the survey included Sunset Blvd (with the Jamie Lloyd "Blvd" abbreviation).

Updated On: 6/9/25 at 02:28 PM

For the Sunset Blvd. fans seeing tonight’s first post-Tonys performance, have a great time.

I’ll also be there tonight. I can’t wait to hear her blow the St. James’ roof off.

Nicole will obviously have her Tony next to the gun, right?

Jordan Catalano said: "Nicole will obviously have her Tony next to the gun, right?"

And I don’t know if they’d repeat the bit but the monkey could hold a sign up with 3 Tony Wins like nominations day.

Excited to see videos and to hopefully go back in the next month.

Updated On: 6/10/25 at 10:32 AM

Intermission now. Amazing. Nicole is stunning and they put Tony Winner on the video screen

That was heaven, honestly. Scary, intense, bizarre heaven. The energy in the audience was electric and very respectful. The applause was wild.

The monkey was indeed holding a sign that said “Tony winner, Best Revival of a Musical” and Nicole’s Tony was next to her gun. Also gotta give props to the marketing team that got a brand new poster into Shubert Alley already.

The cast was clearly blown away by the response and very excited at curtain call. Tom Francis gave a very nice speech at the end thanking the audience for giving so much love tonight and calling out the Tony wins. Wish he’d given a shout out to Jordan Donica’s fantastic debut as well, but what can you do.

What an amazing show tonight. No words. Nicole was on fire. Beautiful job and an amazing five minute standing ovation after Never Say Goodbye. Well deserved Tony Award

I never knew Jordan was so tall.

Updated On: 6/10/25 at 10:55 PM

Last night's post-Tony curtain-call speech at ''Sunset''
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61JNoibuOLk

Updated On: 6/11/25 at 12:54 AM

Did you take the refund to rebook for a later date? No offense to Rashidra Scott and the other understudies, but having Nicole, Tom, and Grace all out (especially the first two) would make rescheduling seem like the best option. (A lot of absences today. Audra was the only Lead Actress in a musical nominee who went on.)

Nicole deserves to take off. What she did on Tuesday night was unbelievable. Tom was also out last night

Yes, as noted above, Nicole, Tom, and Grace were all out, and with a brand-new Max in his second day of performances, it would have been like seeing a completely different cast. Someone on Reddit reported Pierre saying at the stage door it was exhaustion after the past week (and all leading up to them). I don't know if he just meant Tom or all of them, but completely understandable and common for all shows (the RWHC leads were out Tuesday before returning last night). It makes sense for shows that won big to hold on for the post-Tonys show before taking the much-needed break. Likely nothing more than that. (Especially since Tom also took the matinee off, but Nicole and Grace were only out the evening.)