Sunset Boulevard NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(1051 Ratings)

Positive

91%

Mixed

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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 (1,051)

Great singing, Overrated, Indulgent

See it if Haven't seen Closer's gr8 portrayal of Norma. Enjoy a revival which aren't stars one of the original cast.

Don't see it if Not a fan of a loosely staged production and full orchestra taking.up the main stage. Not a fan.of a musical with minimal props.

Overrated, Excruciating, Banal, Masterful, Riveting

See it if This is maybe Andrew Lloyd Webber's worst show although it has had an exceptional history due to the stars occupying the leading role.

Don't see it if Glenn Close IS the whole reason to see it. She is masterful and you will remember her performance forever.

Resonant, Slow, Thought-provoking, Epic, Excruciating

See it if a few bits of music that are rapturous will be enough for you to sit through an often boringly told story.

Don't see it if you only like first rate lyric writing.

Cliched, Slow, Fluffy, Indulgent

See it if You love the classics and don't mind the repetitive andrew lloyd webber tropes of an abusive relationship pretending to be love

Don't see it if You enjoy an original and well-directed piece that didn't rely on the show's fanbase and star power. Really slow and hard to sit through

Disappointing, Overrated

See it if You are a Glenn Close fan, because there is no other real reason.

Don't see it if Mezz. seating has a sound mix problem that has the orchestra drown out the singing, which is most of the show...

Great direction, Great acting, Dull, Boring, Great staging

See it if you want to see a well directed production of a mediocre musical. It has 3 good sounds lost in a sea of boring muck.

Don't see it if #shouldabeenPatti Read more

Overrated, Great singing, Slow, Entertaining, Indulgent

See it if you want to see Glenn Close.

Don't see it if you want an engrossing plot.

Disappointing, Great acting, Overrated, Thought-provoking

See it if you love the show and/or Glenn Close. But really, more if you love Glenn Close, she seems to be the primary draw.

Don't see it if you want to see a show more than its star. Glenn Close is very talented, but this is not a great musical. It'd be better as a play.

Critic Reviews (74)

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