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Based on the film by Billy Wilder

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Darrin Baker, known for his roles in films such as Most Dangerous Game and My Spy, has also graced the Broadway stage in productions like Sunset Boulevard, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Footloose. more...

Glenn Close, who won a Tony Award for her role in "Sunset Boulevard" in 1995, is widely regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation, with an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and television. more...

George Hearn, who created the role of Max von Mayerling in the Los Angeles premiere and Broadway production of *Sunset Boulevard*, received his second Tony Award for this performance. more...
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Karen Mason, who performed the role of Norma Desmond in *Sunset Boulevard* on Broadway and in Los Angeles for three years to critical acclaim and standing ovations, has an extensive career that includes a Drama Desk nomination for her role in *Mamma Mia!* and an Outer Critics Circle Award for *And the World Goes 'Round*. more...

Sal Mistretta, who played the role of Max in SUNSET BOULEVARD directed by Trevor Nunn, has an extensive theatrical resume that includes notable performances in CABARET, EVITA, and SWEENEY TODD, among others. more...

Alice Ripley, who delivered an unforgettable performance in Sunset Boulevard, is a Tony Award-winning actress renowned for her astonishing versatility across Broadway, film, and television. more...

Tom Alan Robbins, who has an extensive Broadway resume including originating the role of Pumbaa in The Lion King, also graced the stage in Sunset Boulevard. more...

Vincent Tumeo, a classically trained actor-dancer-singer originally from Columbus, Ohio, had the honor of originating the role of "Artie Green" in the American premiere of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD, performing alongside legends such as Glenn Close, Betty Buckley, and George Hearn. more...

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Awards and Nominations


1995 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: George Hearn won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Alan Campbell was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Glenn Close won.

Production Team

Bob Avian Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
Paul Bogaev Musical Director
Andrew Bridge Lighting Designer
David Caddick Musical Director
David Cullen Orchestrator
Martin Levan Sound Designer
Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestrator
Randy Houston Mercer Make-Up Designer
John Napier Production Designer
Trevor Nunn Director
Anthony Powell Costume Designer

Sunset Boulevard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Prologue
Let's Have Lunch
Surrender
With One Look
Salome
The Greatest Star of All
Girl Meets Boy
New Ways to Dream
The Lady's Paying
The Perfect Year
This Time Next Year
Sunset Boulevard
As If We Never Said Goodbye
Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering
Too Much in Love to Care
My Resolution
Every Movie's a Circus

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