Sunset Boulevard NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(1050 Ratings)

Positive

91%

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Members say

Great acting, Entertaining, Great singing, Absorbing, Must see

About the Show

Three-time Tony Award-winner Glenn Close returns to Broadway in her most iconic role, Norma Desmond, in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-winning musical.

When impoverished screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into the reclusive world of faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond, she sees the opportunity to make a comeback and rise to her former glory. He is seduced by the actress and her luxurious lifestyle, but the entanglement between the pair has dramatic and tragic consequences. Based on Billy Wilder’s classic Academy Award-nominated film, 'Sunset Boulevard' is a compelling story of romance and obsession. Direct from a sold-out engagement at the English National Opera, this lavish production features a 40-piece orchestra.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1,050)

Oldie but a goodie

See it if Though Glenn Close's vocals are "inconsistent", the classic & solid score helps to offset, & she is the true stage embodiment of Norma D!

Don't see it if If you are looking for the ornate and lush sets of previous performances you will be disappointed, the main stage presence is full orchestra Read more

Exquisite, Great acting, Great staging, Must see

See it if you want to see a truly towering performance. Glenn Close is not to be missed.

Don't see it if you dislike mostly sung, somber musicals.

Great singing, Entertaining, Must see, Refreshing, Intense

See it if you never saw glenn close the first time around. she doesn't disappoints!

Don't see it if you want a play.

Phenomenal orchestrations, Intense, Romantic

See it if You love big music, this 40 piece orchestra will blow you away. Glenn Close's descent into madness is clear and riveting, a wonderful show.

Don't see it if You prefer more intimate shows or don't care much for Glenn Close.

Epic, Great acting, Entertaining, Masterful

See it if you want to see a master class actress recreate her brilliant performance with even more fragility and nuance. And if you like ALW musicals.

Don't see it if you don't like big, overwrought Andrew Lloyd Webber shows.

Great singing, Great costumes, Bravura performance, Orchestra was wonderful

See it if you want to see a fabulous performance by Glenn Close. She owns this. I liked this production more than the actual material.

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This isn't his best work. See it for Glenn.

Entertaining, Great acting, Dated, Slow, Great music

See it if you missed it the first time around. Glenn Close seems to have aged into the role nicely. And the 40-piece orchestra sounds amazing.

Don't see it if you're looking for a complete production-- there are no set pieces here so the stage can get a bit boring to look at after a while. Read more

Great acting, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if you are a fan of Glenn Close, who is a better than expected singer, or you like this story and would enjoy a well produced version of it.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Glenn Close, do not like the story or want a story more relevant to today's life.

Critic Reviews (74)

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