The highly anticipated new recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical ‘SUNSET BLVD’ starring Nicole Scherzinger
Following a multi-Olivier award-winning run in London, a stunning new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary SUNSET BLVD, directed by two-time Tony Award® nominee and multiple Olivier Award® winner Jamie Lloyd, is one of Broadway’s most anticipated events of the fall.
To mark the show’s Broadway premiere at the St. James Theatre, starring Olivier Award and GRAMMY Award® nominee Nicole Scherzinger, a powerful new cast recording, SUNSET BLVD: The Album, will be released October 25th on The Other Songs label. Pre-order the physical and digital editions here.
Sunset Boulevard the iconic title song, dropped today on all digital platforms, listen here.
Performed by Olivier Award winner Tom Francis, Joe Gillis in London and on Broadway, this is the first track to be unveiled from the new recording of this iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber score.
SUNSET BLVD: The Album was recorded live on the stage at London’s Savoy Theatre, where the new production first captivated audiences during its West End run.
Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “This single sees Tom Francis give a mesmerising, dramatic performance, showcasing his dynamic vocal talent, and the complexity of the character of Joe Gillis. It is part of an album which, I think, is one of the best we have ever created. It perfectly captures one of the finest and most exciting reinventions of Sunset Boulevard ever produced.”
Director Jamie Lloyd also directed a new music video to accompany the release of Sunset Boulevard which you can watch here.
Jamie Lloyd said, “I was extremely humbled by the amazing enthusiasm of our West End audiences and am thrilled we get to bring this production to Broadway. When we recorded the album live on the stage of the Savoy in London, I was once again overwhelmed by the depth and power of Nicole Scherzinger’s performance — these iconic songs have never been sung like this before. Having the exceptional Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett Young, and David Thaxton join Nicole at the St. James Theatre will be an unforgettable experience.”
When The Jamie Lloyd Company’s new production of SUNSET BLVD. began performances in London last fall, it immediately grabbed the attention of theatergoers worldwide as an extraordinary reimagination of Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical which is based on the classic Paramount Pictures film directed by Billy Wilder. Lloyd’s “tour de force of a show” (Evening Standard) became the talk of both sides of the Atlantic and was called “the show of the year” (Time Out). The London production won seven Olivier Awards in total, including Best Musical Revival, Nicole Scherzinger for Best Actress in a Musical andTom Francis for Best Actor in a Musical.
In April 2024, Francis gave a show-stopping performance of “Sunset Boulevard” at London’s prestigious Olivier Awards ceremony. Watch his riveting performance which follows him from outside the Royal Albert Hall, through the venue and ending in front of a rapturous live audienceHERE.
SUNSET BLVD: The Album is poised to be a landmark event for loyal devotees of the show and new audiences alike, undoubtedly ushering in a new generation of fans.
Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black, Christopher Hampton and Amy Powers, the album was produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jamie Lloyd, Lee McCutcheon, Adam Fisher and Alan Williams. The album was recorded live and then mixed officially in Dolby Atmos, spatial audio.
ABOUT SUNSET BLVD.
Nicole Scherzinger stars as the immortal Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated SUNSET BLVD., reimagined by visionary director Jamie Lloyd, with book and lyrics by Don Hampton and Christopher Hampton.
The New York Times declares, “This bravura new revival belongs to the here and now. Nicole Scherzinger gives a career-defining performance.” And The Washington Post hails, “This killer production is theater at its devilish best. It slays you.”
Haunted by her memories and dreams, movie star Norma Desmond yearns to return to the big screen. A struggling screenwriter who can’t sell his scripts to the Hollywood studios may be her only hope, until their dangerous and captivating relationship leads to disaster. Drenched in champagne and cynicism, SUNSET BLVD. focuses the lens on the ambitions and frustrations of its characters and puts their intoxicating need for fame and adoration in stark close-up.
SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway is produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company, ATG Productions, Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, and Gavin Kalin Productions by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd and based on the Paramount Pictures film directed by Billy Wilder.
Previews for SUNSET BLVD. begin September 28th at the St. James Theatre in New York City. For more information and tickets visit here…
ABOUT THE OTHER SONGS
The Other Songs is a London-based independent entertainment company co-founded in 2018 by brothers Alastair and Billy Webber (formerly of Island Records and Warner Records). Boasting a diverse range of artists, songwriters, producers, and animators, The Other Songs’ roster has garnered over two billion streams, including hits from SUPER-Hi, Endor, Raffa FL and the chart-topping album “Sick Boi” by Ren.
Another Rhythm, a subsidiary of The Other Songs, operates as an independent record label dedicated to emerging talent in the electronic music sphere. Expanding its horizons, The Other Songs ventured into animation via “Good Morning Kevin”, an original animated series made for social media in collaboration with ex-Pixar animation director, Andrew Gordon. Since 2018 it has also hosted live events for songwriters, with a sold-out event at the London Palladium in partnership with the Ivors Academy raising over £125,000 for the BRIT School and Ivors Academy Trust in recent years.
The Other Songs Publishing is the ultimate home for songs and songwriting. Recently partnering with UMPG, the publishing division looks to expand songwriting partnerships on a global scale.
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