Sunset to Be Filmed?

[mitchern]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 2:40pm

Any updates on the rumors of the production being restaged either in LA or in London (back at the Savoy?) to be filmed? 

[quizking101]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 2:46pm

I don’t think this is a smart move because then it cheapens the live experience of the cinematography used in a meta theatrical way.

Also, any SUNSET filming would likely kill a potential true film of the musical itself (which many have clung to as Glenn Close’s last hope for an Oscar)

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 3:00pm

quizking101 said: "I don’t think this is a smart move because then it cheapens the live experience of the cinematography used in a meta theatrical way.

Also, any SUNSET filming would likely kill a potential true film of the musical itself (which many have clung to as Glenn Close’s last hope for an Oscar)"

A filmed version wouldn't be the same, but I'd love for it to happen, if only for access. I have family that would love to see it but can't fly to New York. 

And I don't think a feature film of Sunset is happening, with it without Close. But she stays booked and busy and I think she will have plenty of chances for that Oscar in the next five years (more likely in supporting).

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:20pm

If this production won’t tour I would love for it to be filmed even if the title song isn’t as exciting in a filmed version. The Albert Hall performance was still pretty neat to watch on film. I just think if they were going to film it they would have done so already in London.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:39pm

quizking101 said: "I don’t think this is a smart move because then it cheapens the live experience of the cinematography used in a meta theatrical way.

Also, any SUNSET filming would likely kill a potential true film of the musical itself (which many have clung to as Glenn Close’s last hope for an Oscar)"

 

I will always support any theatre being filmed. Imagine a world without those Sondheim recordings. It has the power to truly change lives and minds, especially kids. That 13 year old in Indiana needs this to be filmed.

Updated On: 6/6/25 at 04:39 PM

[Fosse76]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:43pm

I doubt it. Paramount is probably the biggest hurdle in filming any production of this show. 

[binau]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:59pm

People who are probably desperate for this to happen: Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd, Jonathan Groff 

People who are probably not desperate for this to happen: Glenn Close 

"Oh, what a beautiful day" Glenn Close was heard saying when asked if she would be going to the premiere. 

Updated On: 6/6/25 at 04:59 PM

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 5:06pm

binau said: "People who are probably desperate for this to happen: Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd, Jonathan Groff

People who are probably not desperate for this to happen: Glenn Close

"Oh, what a beautiful day" Glenn Close was heard saying when asked if she would be going to the premiere."

 

Why would Groff care?

 

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 8:12pm

JSquared2 said: "binau said: "People who are probably desperate for this to happen: Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd, Jonathan Groff

People who are probably not desperate for this to happen: Glenn Close

"Oh, what a beautiful day" Glenn Close was heard saying when asked if she would be going to the premiere."



Why would Groff care?

"

Because he's a gay dude who would watch this. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 8:22pm

JSquared2 said: "binau said: "People who are probably desperate for this to happen: Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd, Jonathan Groff

People who are probably not desperate for this to happen: Glenn Close

"Oh, what a beautiful day" Glenn Close was heard saying when asked if she would be going to the premiere."

Why would Groff care?"

[binau]

Posted: 6/7/25 at 5:25am

TotallyEffed said: "quizking101 said: "I don’t think this is a smart move because then it cheapens the live experience of the cinematography used in a meta theatrical way.

Also, any SUNSET filming would likely kill a potential true film of the musical itself (which many have clung to as Glenn Close’s last hope for an Oscar)"



I will always supportanytheatre being filmed. Imagine a world without those Sondheim recordings. It has the power to truly change lives and minds, especially kids. That 13 year old in Indiana needs this to be filmed."

Exactly. There is no way I would be here posting on this forum if it weren't for the taping of 'Sunday in the Park with George' (I recognise many likely wish I never watched it in hindsight LOL). 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 6/7/25 at 7:33am

Well, at least we now know who to blame. ;)