"Sunset Boulevard" is a musical based on the 1950 film of the same name, which was directed by Billy Wilder. The musical features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, and book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black.
The story follows the faded silent film star Norma Desmond, who lives in seclusion in her Hollywood mansion, dreaming of her return to the big screen. When she meets struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis, she sees an opportunity to revive her career and hires him to help her write a script.
The show premiered in London's West End in 1993, starring Patti LuPone as Norma Desmond and Kevin Anderson as Joe Gillis. It later opened on Broadway in 1994, starring Glenn Close as Norma Desmond and Alan Campbell as Joe Gillis.
The show features several memorable songs, including "With One Look", "As If We Never Said Goodbye", and "The Perfect Year". It also features elaborate sets and costumes, and has been praised for its lush and cinematic score.
"Sunset Boulevard" was a critical and commercial success when it premiered in London and Broadway, and it won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress for Glenn Close.
The show has since been produced in numerous countries around the world, and it has become a favorite among fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work. The show's glamorous and tragic storyline, as well as its memorable songs, have made it a popular choice for school and community theater productions.}
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"Sunset Boulevard" is a musical based on the 1950 film of the same name, which was directed by Billy Wilder. The musical features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, and book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black.
The story follows the faded silent film star Norma Desmond, who lives in seclusion in her Hollywood mansion, dreaming of her return to the big screen. When she meets struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis, she sees an opportunity to revive her career and hires him to help her write a script.
The show premiered in London's West End in 1993, starring Patti LuPone as Norma Desmond and Kevin Anderson as Joe Gillis. It later opened on Broadway in 1994, starring Glenn Close as Norma Desmond and Alan Campbell as Joe Gillis.
The show features several memorable songs, including "With One Look", "As If We Never Said Goodbye", and "The Perfect Year". It also features elaborate sets and costumes, and has been praised for its lush and cinematic score.
"Sunset Boulevard" was a critical and commercial success when it premiered in London and Broadway, and it won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress for Glenn Close.
The show has since been produced in numerous countries around the world, and it has become a favorite among fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work. The show's glamorous and tragic storyline, as well as its memorable songs, have made it a popular choice for school and community theater productions.
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