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Sunset Boulevard

21 productions 52 recordings 1992 – 2025

2nd Workshop (1992)

Opened Fall 1992 · UK
Sometimes listed as having been done in Sydmonton. There was a confirmed Sydmonton workshop the year before.
Sep 5, 1992 Full Show Video Rip (Pro-Shot)
Patti LuPone (Norma Desmond), Kevin Anderson (Joe Gillis), Meredith Braun (Betty Schaefer), Michael Bauer (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1992-09-05; Sydmonton Workshop [Sound System]) [ID2950532]

Original West End Production (1993)

Opened Jul 12, 1993 · Adelphi Theatre, London
1993 Michael Ball Promo Songs Only Studio
Michael Ball
Note3 tracks
Sunset Boulevard (1993; Michael Ball Single - 3 tracks) [ID2950534]
Jul 1, 1993 Full Show Sound System
Patti LuPone (Norma Desmond), Kevin Anderson (Joe Gillis), Meredith Braun (Betty Schaefer), Daniel Benzali (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1993-07-01; West End - 5th Preview [Sound System]) [ID2950533]
Mar 1994 Full Show Sound System
Betty Buckley (Norma Desmond), John Barrowman (Joe Gillis), Anita Louise Combe (Betty Schaffer), Michael Bauer (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1994-03; West End | Betty Buckley [Sound System]) [ID2950536]
Mar 12, 1994 Patti LuPone's Final Full Show Sound System
Patti LuPone (Norma Desmond), Gerard Casey (Joe Gillis), Meredith Braun (Betty Schaffer), Daniel Benzali (Max von Mayerling)
NotePatti LuPone's final performance.
Sunset Boulevard (1994-03-12; West End - Patti LuPone's Last [Sound System]) [ID2950535]
1995 Elaine Paige Promo Songs Only Studio
Elaine Paige
Note2 track sampler from when Paige joined the London company.
Sunset Boulevard (1995; Elaine Paige Single - 2 tracks) [ID2950539]
1995 Full Show Audience
Elaine Paige (Norma Desmond), John Barrowman (Joe Gillis), Anita Louise Combe (Betty Shaefer), Michael Bauer (Max van Meyerling)
NoteThere are several audios with this cast during the West End run. It's not clear which one this is.
Sunset Boulevard (1995; West End | Elaine Paige) [ID2950540]
1996 Petula Clark Promo Songs Only Studio
Petula Clark
Note3 track CD released when Petula Clark joined the West End cast.
Sunset Boulevard (1996; Promo - Petula Clark) [ID2950549]
Oct 1996 Highlights Audience
Rita Moreno (Norma Desmond), Graham Bickley (Joe Gillis), Fiona Sinnott (u/s Betty Schaffer), Micahel Bauer (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1996-10; West End | Rita Moreno [Highlights]) [ID2950545]
Oct 12, 1996 Full Show Audience
Jill Martin (s/b Norma Desmond), Bill Champion (u/s Joe Gillis), Fiona Sinnott (u/s Betty Schaffer), Michael Bauer (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1996-10-12; West End | Jill Martin) [ID2950544]

Broadway Production (1994)

Opened Nov 17, 1994 · Minskoff Theatre, New York
Dec 18, 1994 Full Show Audience
Glenn Close (Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe Gillis), Alice Ripley (Betty Schaffer), George Hearn (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1994-12-18; Broadway - Glenn Close) [ID2950537]
1995 Betty Buckley Promo Songs Only Studio
Betty Buckley
Note4 track sampler released when Buckley joined the Broadway cast.
Sunset Boulevard (1995; Betty Buckley Single - 4 tracks) [ID2950538]
1996 Highlights Audience
Susan Dawn Carson (u/s Norma Desmond)
NoteCarson's only performance as Norma. Includes only Norma's two arias.
Sunset Boulevard (1996; Broadway - Susan Dawn Carson [Highlights]) [ID2950547]
Feb 10, 1996 Incomplete Audience
Karen Mason (s/b Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe Gillis), Alice Ripley (Betty Schaffer), George Hearn (Max von Mayerling)
NoteMissing "As If We Never Said Goodbye".
Sunset Boulevard (1996-02-10; Broadway - Karen Mason) [ID2950541]
Aug 31, 1996 Betty Buckley's Final Full Show Audience
Betty Buckley (Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe Gillis), Alice Ripley (Betty Schaffer), George Hearn (Max von Mayerling), Alan Oppenheimer (Cecil B. DeMille)
NoteBuckley and Oppenheimer's final performances.
Sunset Boulevard (1996-08-31; Broadway - Betty Buckley's Final) [ID2950542]
Jan 9, 1997 Full Show Audience
Maureen Moore (s/b Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe Gillis), Alice Ripley (Betty Schaffer), George Hearn (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1997-01-09; Broadway - Maureen Moore) [ID2950550]
Mar 14, 1997 Full Show Audience
Maureen Moore (s/b Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe Gillis), Alice Ripley (Betty Schaffer)
Sunset Boulevard (1997-03-14; Broadway - Maureen Moore) [ID2950551]
Mar 22, 1997 Closing Full Show Audience
Elaine Paige (Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe Gillis), Kristen Behrdent (Betty Schaffer), George Hearn (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (1997-03-22; Broadway - Elaine Paige - Closing) [ID2950552]

Toronto (1995)

Opened Oct 15, 1995 · Ford Center for Performing Arts, Toronto
Aug 18, 1998 Full Show Audience
Diahann Carrol (Norma Desmond), Rex Smith (Joe Gillis), Anita Louise Combe (Betty Schaffer)
Sunset Boulevard (1998-08-18; Toronto - Diahann Carroll) [ID2950553]

1st National Tour (1996)

Opened Jun 28, 1996
1994 US Tour Promo Songs Only Studio
Linda Balgord, Ron Bohmer
Note3 tracks
Sunset Boulevard (1996; First National Tour - Promo - 3 tracks) [ID2950548]
Sep 20, 1996 Full Show Audience
Linda Blagord (Norma Desmond), Ron Bohmer (Joe Gillis), Lauren Kennedy (Betty Schaffer), Ed Dixon (Max von Mayerling)
Procter & Gamble Hall (Aronoff Center) (Cincinatti)
Sunset Boulevard (1996-09-20; 1st National Tour - Cincinatti | Linda Blagord) [ID2950543]

Australian Tour (1996)

Opened Oct 26, 1996
1996 Australian Cast Promo Songs Only Studio
Debra Byrn
Note3 tracks. Approximately 2,500 promotional CDs were distributed to media, subscribers, and other parties.
Sunset Boulevard (1996; Australian Cast Promo - 3 tracks) [ID2950546]
Dec 9, 1998 Full Show Audience
Debra Byrne (Norma Desmond), Hugh Jackman (Joe Gillis), Catherine Porter (Betty Schaffer), Norbert Lamala (Max von Mayerling)
Regent Theatre (Melbourne)
Sunset Boulevard (1998-12-09; Melbourne - Debra Byrne) [ID2950554]

2nd National Tour (1998)

Opened Nov 17, 1998
Feb 1999 Full Show Audience
Petula Clark (Norma Desmond), Lewis Cleale (Joe Gillis), Sarah Uriarte Berry (Betty Schaefer), Allen Fitzpatrick (Max Von Mayerling), Michael Berry (Artie Green), George Merner (Cecil B. DeMille)
Prudential Hall (Newark, NJ)
Sunset Boulevard (1999-02; Second National Tour - Newark - Petula Clark [Sound System]) [ID2950555]

UK Tour (2001)

2001 UK Tour Promo Songs Only Studio
Faith Brown, Earl Carpenter
Note4 tracks
Sunset Boulevard (2001; UK Tour Promo - 4 tracks) [ID2950557]
Jan 3, 2001 Full Show Audience
Faith Brown (Norma Desmond), Earl Carpenter (Joe Gillis), Michael Bauer (Max von Mayerling)
Playhouse Theatre (Edinburgh)
Sunset Boulevard (2001-01-03; UK Tour - Edinburgh - Faith Brown) [ID2950556]
Mar 1, 2002 Full Show Audience
Faith Brown (Norma Desmond), Earl Carpenter (Joe Gillis), Ceri Ann Gregory (Betty Schaefer), Michael Bauer (Max Von Mayerling), Jeremy Finch (Artie Green), Vincent Pirillo (Cecil B. DeMille)
Sunset Boulevard (2002-03-01; UK Tour - Faith Brown) [ID2950558]

Luna Park Concert (2004)

Opened Apr 4, 2004 · Luna Park, Sydney
Apr 3, 2004 Full Show Audience
Judi Connelli (Norma Desmond), Michael Cormick (Joe Gillis), Chelsea Plumley (Betty Schaefer), Anthony Warlow (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2004-04-03; Luna Park Concert - Sydney - Judi Connelli) [ID2950559]

Cork Opera House Concert (2004)

Opened Apr 23, 2004 · Cork Opera House, Cork, Ireland
Apr 24, 2004 BBC2 Radio Complete Radio
Petula Clark (Norma Desmond), Michael Ball (Joe Gillis), Emma Williams (Betty Schaffer), Michael Bauer (Max von Mayerling)
NoteBroadcast live.
Sunset Boulevard (2004-04-24; BBC2 Radio - Cork Opera House Concert - Petula Clark) [ID2950560]

West End Revival (2008)

Opened Dec 15, 2008 · Comedy Theatre, London
Dec 13, 2008 Full Show Audience
Kathryn Evans (Norma Desmond), Ben Goddard (Joe Gillis), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Betty Schaefer), Dave Willetts (Max Von Mayerling), Tomm Coles (Artie Green), Craig Pinder (Cecil B. DeMille), Alexander Evans (Sheldrake)
Sunset Boulevard (2008-12-13; West End Revival - Kathryn Evans) [ID2950561]
Jan 24, 2009 Matinee Full Show Audience
Kathryn Evans (Norma Desmond), Ben Goddard (Joe Gillis), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Betty Schaffer), Dave Willetts (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2009-01-24; West End Revival - Kathryn Evans - Matinee) [ID2950562]
Jan 29, 2009 Full Show Audience
Kathryn Evans (Norma Desmond), Ben Goddard (Joe Gillis), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Betty Schaefer), Dave Willetts (Max Von Mayerling), Tomm Coles (Artie Green), Craig Pinder (Cecil B. DeMille), Alexander Evans (Sheldrake)
Sunset Boulevard (2009-01-29; West End Revival - Kathryn Evans) [ID2950563]
Mar 12, 2009 Full Show Audience
Kathryn Evans (Norma Desmond), Tom Coles (u/s Joe Gillis), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Betty Schaffer), Dave Willetts (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2009-03-12; West End Revival - Kathryn Evans) [ID2950564]
Mar 25, 2009 Full Show Audience
Jessica Martin (u/s Norma Desmond), Ben Goddard (Joe Gillis), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Betty Schaffer), Dave Willetts (Max von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2009-03-25; West End Revival - Jessica Martin) [ID2950565]

Arvada Center (2010)

Opened Sep 14, 2010 · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
Sep 25, 2010 Full Show Audience
Ann Crumb (Norma Desmond), Kevin Earley (Joe Gillis), Jenny Gelwick (Betty Schaefer), Stephen Day (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2010-09-25; Arvada Center - Ann Crumb) [ID2950566]
Sep 29, 2010 Full Show Audience
Ann Crumb (Norma Desmond), Kevin Earley (Joe Gillis), Jenny Gelwick (Betty Schaefer), Stephen Day (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2010-09-29; Arvada Center - Ann Crumb) [ID2950567]
Oct 8, 2010 Full Show Audience
Ann Crumb (Norma Desmond), Kevin Earley (Joe Gillis), Jenny Gelwick (Betty Schaefer), Stephen Day (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2010-10-08; Arvada Center - Ann Crumb) [ID2950568]

Music Theatre Wichita (2011)

Opened Jul 6, 2011 · Music Theatre Wichita, Wichita, KS
Jul 6, 2011 Full Show Sound System
Ann Morrison (Norma Desmond), Chris Peluso (Joe Gillis), Kaleigh Cronin (Betty Schaefer), Nicholas F. Saverine (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2011-07-06; Music Theatre Wichita [Sound System]) [ID2950569]

Pittsburgh CLO (2012)

Opened Jul 24, 2012 · Benedum Center, Pittsburgh
Jul 27, 2012 iheartbroadway’s Master Full Show Audience
Liz Callaway (Norma Desmond), Matthew Scott (Joe Gillis), Amanda Rose (Betty Schaefer), Walter Charles (Max Von Mayerling), David Perlman (Artie Green), Jeffrey Howell (Cecil B. DeMille), Daniell Krell (Manfred), Joel Robertson (Sheldrake/Hog Eye), J. Alex Noble (Finance Man), Trevor McQueen (Finance Man), Daniel Krell (Myron), Alison Griffith (Joanna), Sarah Ellis (Mary), Julia Johanos (Heather), Joe Jackson (Morino)
Sunset Boulevard (2012-07-27; Pittsburgh CLO - Liz Callaway) [ID2950570]

English National Opera (2016)

Opened Apr 4, 2016 · London Coliseum, London
Apr 2, 2016 Preview Full Show Audience
Glenn Close (Norma Desmond), Michael Xavier (Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Schaefer), Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling), Haydn Oakley (Artie Green), Julian Forsyth (Cecil B. DeMille), Fenton Gray (Manfred)
Sunset Boulevard (2016-04-02; English National Opera - Glenn Close - Preview) [ID2950571]
Apr 21, 2016 Full Show Audience
Ria Jones (s/b Norma Desmond), Michael Xavier (Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Schaefer), Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling), Haydn Oakley (Artie Green), Julian Forsyth (Cecil B. DeMille), Fenton Gray (Manfred), Mark Goldthorp (Sheldrake)
Sunset Boulevard (2016-04-21; English National Opera - Ria Jones) [ID2950572]

Broadway Revival (2017)

Opened Feb 9, 2017 · Palace Theatre, New York
Feb 15, 2017 Matinee JJ’s Master Full Show Audience
Glenn Close (Norma Desmond), Michael Xavier (Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Schaefer), Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2017-02-15; Broadway Revival - Glenn Close - Matinee) [ID2950573]
May 14, 2017 Full Show Audience
Nancy Anderson (u/s Norma Desmond), Michael Xavier (Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Schaefer), Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2017-05-14; Broadway Revival - Nancy Anderson) [ID2950574]
May 24, 2017 Full Show Audience
Glenn Close (Norma Desmond), Sean Seamus Thompson (u/s Joe Gillis), Siobhan Dillon (Betty Schaefer), Fred Johanson (Max Von Mayerling), Preston Truman Boyd (Artie Green), Paul Schoeffler (Cecil B. DeMille), Jim Walton (Manfred), Andy Taylor (Sheldrake), Nancy Anderson, Mackenzie Bell, Barry Busby, Britney Coleman, Julian Decker, Anissa Felix, Drew Foster, David Hess, Brittney Johnson, Katie Ladner, Stephanie Martignetti, Lauralyn McClelland, T. Oliver Reid, Lance Roberts, Stephanie Rothenberg, Graham Rowat, Matt Wall
Sunset Boulevard (2017-05-24; Broadway Revival - Glenn Close) [ID2950575]

Kennedy Center (2023)

Opened Feb 1, 2023 · Eisenhower Theatre (Kennedy Center), Washington, DC
Feb 5, 2023 Full Show Audience
Stephanie J. Block (Norma Desmond), Derek Klena (Joe Gillis), Auli'i Cravalho (Betty Schaefer), Nathan Gunn (Max Von Mayerling), Michael Maliakel (Artie Green), Paul Schoeffler (Cecil B. DeMille), Tyler Ross (Manfred), Kevin Pariseau (Sheldrake), Lance Roberts (Sammy), David André (Ensemble), Lauren Blackman (Ensemble), Julio Catano Yee (Ensemble), Colin Cunliffe (Ensemble), Haile Ferrier (Ensemble), Emily Harvey (Ensemble), Wonza Johnson (Ensemble), Aubrie Knapp (Ensemble), Ryland Marbutt (Ensemble), Maria Cristina Posada Slye (Ensemble), Kristin Yancy (Ensemble)
Sunset Boulevard (2023-02-05; Kennedy Center - Stephanie J- Block) [ID2950576]
Feb 6, 2023 Kennedy Center - Stephanie J- Block Full Show Audience
Stephanie J. Block (Norma Desmond), Derek Klena (Joe Gillis), Auli'i Cravalho (Betty Schaefer), Nathan Gunn (Max Von Mayerling), Michael Maliakel (Artie Green), Paul Schoeffler (Cecil B. DeMille), Tyler Ross (Manfred), Kevin Pariseau (Sheldrake), Lance Roberts (Sammy), David André (Ensemble), Lauren Blackman (Ensemble), Julio Catano Yee (Ensemble), Colin Cunliffe (Ensemble), Haile Ferrier (Ensemble), Emily Harvey (Ensemble), Wonza Johnson (Ensemble), Aubrie Knapp (Ensemble), Ryland Marbutt (Ensemble), Maria Cristina Posada Slye (Ensemble), Kristin Yancy (Ensemble)
Sunset Boulevard (2023-02-06; Kennedy Center - Stephanie J- Block) [ID2950577]

West End Revival (2023)

Opened Oct 8, 2023 · Savoy Theatre, London
Nov 30, 2023 Full Show Audience
Nicole Scherzinger (Norma Desmond), Tom Francis (Joe Gillis), Grace Hodgett-Young (Betty Schaefer), David Thaxton (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2023-11-30; London Revival - Nicole Scherzinger) [ID2950578]

Opera Australia (2024)

Opened May 29, 2024 · Princess Theatre, Melbourne
May 21, 2024 1st Preview Full Show Audience
Sarah Brightman (Norma Desmond), Tim Draxl (Joe Gillis), Ashleigh Rubenach (Betty Schaefer), Robert Grubb (Max Von Mayerling), Jarrod Draper (Artie Green)
Sunset Boulevard (2024-05-21; Opera Australia - 1st Preview) [ID2950579]
Jun 4, 2024 Full Show Audience
Silvie Paladino (alt Norma Desmond), Billy Bourchier (u/s Joe Gillis), Robert Grubb (Max Von Mayerling)
Sunset Boulevard (2024-06-04; Opera Australia | Silvie Paladino) [ID2950580]

Broadway Revival (2024)

Opened Oct 20, 2024 · St. James Theatre, New York
Jan 25, 2025 U/S Joe & Betty Evening Full Show Audience
Nicole Scherzinger (Norma Desmond), Jimin Moon (u/s Joe Gillis), Olivia Lacie Andrews (u/s Betty Schaefer), David Thaxton (Max Von Mayerling), Diego Andres Rodriguez (Artie Green)
Sunset Boulevard (2025-01-25; Broadway Revival - Evening | U/S Joe & Betty) [ID 2951242]
Jul 11, 2025 Evening BoqTheMunchkin’s Master Full Show Audience Do Not Post
Nicole Scherzinger (Norma Desmond), Pierre Marais (Joe Gillis), Grace Hodgett-Young (Betty Schaefer), Jordan Donica (Max Von Mayerling)
NoteRecorded from front orchestra.
Sunset Boulevard (2025-07-11; Broadway Revival - Evening [BoqTheMunchkin]) [ID2951329]

International Tour (2025)

Opened Mar 27, 2025
May 24, 2025 uxername_’s Master Act One Only Audience
Sarah Brightman (Norma Desmond), Tim Draxl (Joe Gillis), Ashleigh Rubenach (Betty Schaefer), Michael Cormick (Max Von Mayerling), Phillip Lowe (Cecil B. DeMille), Nigel Huckle (Artie Green)
Shenzhen Poly Grand Theatre (Shenzhen, China)
NoteIncludes video of the curtain call.
Sunset Boulevard (2025-05-24; International Tour - Matinee - Act One Only [uxername_]) [ID2951330]