Still can't believe how young Tom Francis is, what an incredible performer! A well-deserved Olivier (and his performance at the Oliviers was one of the best ever done on show) and I can't wait to see them do it at the Tonys next summer.
From the moment Tom Francis's Joe took the camera as the steering wheel (the most in-your-face metaphor of the camera being an instrument of control), I knew this revival would be a ride. And then there's the act II opening... one of the most thrilling experiences I had in the theatre.
You lucky Broadway theatregoers. Seeing this show four times during its very limited London run wasn't enough! But I'm grateful to have seen it at all. Breathtaking.
Saw it twice in London. So different to the original and on that basis alone I can see why it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. However, for me I absolutely loved it. It’s a phrase too often used in my opinion, but on this occasion, it really did blow me away.
Saw this numerous times in London, and already got my tickets for NYC in November. What a glorious, original take on the show. I hope it's as well received in NYC as it was in London/ Break a leg!
He sounds good and this song is quite the adjective word bomb. I remember even getting a t-shirt at intermission when it was last on Broadway that had “Twisting, Tempting, Headline, Jackpot, Frenzied, Brutal, Ruthless, Lethal” on the front and thought, “oh cool a lyric cheat sheet” I remember seeing the last revival on Broadway with Glen Close reprising her role and no sets other than a large full orchestra onstage and I thought… “this is great, but damn this show deserves the full sets, costumes, car, next time Broadway does this” …And then we get this revival. Reminds me of the string of Sweeney revivals we got that were stripped down to nothing, before we finally got that fully produced revival recently.
Saw this is the West End at the end of the run and wished I’d seen it earlier. Absolutely breathtaking show that was in my thoughts for weeks. This song and his performance were brilliant! ❤ Please come back to London
Sure I came here to make my name Wanted my pool, my dose of fame Wanted my parking space at Warner's But after a year, a one room hell A murphy bed, a rancid smell Wallpaper peeling at the corners Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard Secretive and rich, a little scary Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard Waiting there to swallow the unwary Dreams are not enough to win a war Out here they're always keeping score Beneath the tan the battle rages Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass Kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass We do whatever pays the wages Sunset Boulevard, headline boulevard Getting here is only the beginning Sunset Boulevard, jackpot boulevard Once you've won you have to go on winning You think I've sold out? Dead right I've sold out! I just keep waiting for the right offer Comfortable quarters, regular rations 24-hour Five Star room service And if I'm honest, I like the lady I can't help being touched by her folly I'm treading water, taking the money Watching her sun set... Well, I'm a writer! L.A.'s changed a lot over the years Since those brave gold rush pioneers Came in their creaky covered wagons Far as they could go end of the line Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine But in those dreams were hidden dragons Sunset Boulevard, frenzied boulevard Swamped with every kind of false emotion Sunset Boulevard, brutal boulevard Just like you, we'll wind up in the ocean She was sinking fast, I threw a rope Now I have suits and she has hope It seemed an elegant solution One day this must end, it isn't real Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal Before tomorrrow's execution Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard Destination for the stony-hearted Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard Everyone's forgotten how they started Here on Sunset Boulevard...!
The ending note of this song was the highlight. Although he delivered, the song may have sounded better if arranged differently. It feels rushed and chaotic.
Sure I came out here to make my name Wanted my pool, my dose of fame Wanted my parking space at Warner's But after a year, a one room hell A murphy bed, a rancid smell Wallpaper peeling at the corners Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard Secretive and rich, a little scary Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard Waiting there to swallow the unwary Dreams are not enough to win a war Out here they're always keeping score Beneath the tan the battle rages Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass Kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass We do whatever pays the wages Sunset Boulevard, headline boulevard Getting here is only the beginning Sunset Boulevard, jackpot boulevard Once you've won you have to go on winning You think I've sold out? Dead right I've sold out! I've just been waiting for the right offer Comfortable quarters, regular rations 24-hour Five Star room service And if I'm honest, I like the lady I can't help being touched by her folly I'm treading water, taking the money Watching her sun set... Well, I'm a writer! L.A.'s changed a lot over the years Since those brave gold rush pioneers Came in their creaky covered wagons Far as they could go end of the line Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine But in those dreams were hidden dragons Sunset Boulevard, frenzied boulevard Swamped with every kind of false emotion Sunset Boulevard, brutal boulevard Just like you, we'll wind up in the ocean She was sinking fast, I threw a rope Now I have suits and she has hope It seemed an elegant solution One day this must end, it isn't real Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal Before tomorrrow's execution Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard Destination for the stony-hearted Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard Everyone's forgotten how they started Here on Sunset Boulevard...!
Am I the only one who thinks Tom sounds considerably worse here than he did during the Olivier Awards performance? Could be the mix or something but his voice was so much more powerful there.
I was lucky to see the one night production at the royal Albert hall in London a couple of years ago. The original with all the costumes and makeup that's sunset boulevard the music's fantastic but I do not like this new production when no one is in costume no atmosphere this is one of my favourite musicals but I would not go see this one.
I saw the original beck in the ‘90s and found it to be kind of dull. The overdone sets and Glenn Close’s over-the-top performance were entertaining, but the story lacked heart and intrigue. Is this second revival that interesting?? Hearing the monotonous "Sunset Boukevard" song in this stylized slow-mo preview makes me wonder.
Saw this production and whilst the singing and orchestra were fabulous, the lack of sets and costumes were in my view a great shame In my view, the cameras were just a gimmick. I know I'm in the minority, but overall I didn't enjoy this production. Sunset Boulevard is traditionally a costume and set rich production.
For me, the lack of sets and introduction of cinematography really linked into the plot and furthered it instead of a feeling like a gimmick. I also personally love a new and inventive version of classic productions, especially if theyre traditionally big set and rich production style things. Props to Tom Francis and Jamie Lloyd.
i mean at least at the moment you have a choice between this and a conventional production (australia with sarah brightman) albeit on opposite sides of the world
I like the original Joe better, sorry, this Joe sounds like the kid he is, way too modern of a vocal style, he does not at all sound like a washed up chain smoking 30yrold struggling writer in 1950 who spent a decade living in a rancid appartment with a murphy bed hacking at a typewriter to no success. The original Joe knew how to act when singing, with the original Joe you FELT his desperation and self loathing. I feel nothing for this Joe, he's wooden, completely flat without emotion nor personality, probably because he's too busy walking the street avoiding running into padestrians and staying in shot.
This is utter garbage. Talk singing tripe off cadence. Like ALW night on "American Idol," someone performing a show tune under duress. Doesn't ANYONE here have EARS?
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Theatre at its finest. It was a privilege to see it many times in London. Broke me emotionally everytime.
How lucky?! Only managed to see it once. Was totally blown away.
If Tom doesn't blow you guys away with what he does when they come back from intermission then you're not Broadway fans!
Still can't believe how young Tom Francis is, what an incredible performer! A well-deserved Olivier (and his performance at the Oliviers was one of the best ever done on show) and I can't wait to see them do it at the Tonys next summer.
From the moment Tom Francis's Joe took the camera as the steering wheel (the most in-your-face metaphor of the camera being an instrument of control), I knew this revival would be a ride.
And then there's the act II opening... one of the most thrilling experiences I had in the theatre.
You lucky Broadway theatregoers. Seeing this show four times during its very limited London run wasn't enough! But I'm grateful to have seen it at all. Breathtaking.
Wow - the freshness and energy has revitalized this masterpiece of Andrew Lloyd Webber - New Ways to Dream indeed
Incredible performances, both leads will win the Tony’s, will go to see it again
A complete modern masterpiece! Loved it in London! ❤
Saw it twice in London. So different to the original and on that basis alone I can see why it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. However, for me I absolutely loved it. It’s a phrase too often used in my opinion, but on this occasion, it really did blow me away.
A modern day masterpiece of which Broadway now gets the pleasure.
Saw this numerous times in London, and already got my tickets for NYC in November. What a glorious, original take on the show. I hope it's as well received in NYC as it was in London/ Break a leg!
Nicoles performance was the best I've ever seen on stage. We witnessed broadway history tonight! What a RUSH!!!
It's bloody brilliant. Saw the opening performance on Broadway.
Best musical I’ve seen so far. Was blown away in London
Saw this absolutely amazing ! Please bring it back to the uk!!!
Agreed. It had to be here longer
He sounds good and this song is quite the adjective word bomb. I remember even getting a t-shirt at intermission when it was last on Broadway that had “Twisting, Tempting, Headline, Jackpot, Frenzied, Brutal, Ruthless, Lethal” on the front and thought, “oh cool a lyric cheat sheet”
I remember seeing the last revival on Broadway with Glen Close reprising her role and no sets other than a large full orchestra onstage and I thought… “this is great, but damn this show deserves the full sets, costumes, car, next time Broadway does this” …And then we get this revival. Reminds me of the string of Sweeney revivals we got that were stripped down to nothing, before we finally got that fully produced revival recently.
a masterpiece, honestly
Wonderful voice..... 😍
he makes the play.
Saw this is the West End at the end of the run and wished I’d seen it earlier. Absolutely breathtaking show that was in my thoughts for weeks.
This song and his performance were brilliant! ❤
Please come back to London
❤ wow every word of that felt amazing. 🎉❤ I want to here more. I just discovered this watching my favorite movie.
Saw it London and planning a trip to NY to see it again.
Broadway's next STAR
This on the busy streets of Time Square is gonna hit like crack
phenomenal cast, absolutely incredible. so deserve to get to Broadway 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Absolutely Magnificent can’t wait to see it live 10/18
Saw it in West End. You're in for a treat
@@alexkent9823 best part I saw the 2017 production on Broadway so I know this musical already this will definitely be fantastic
Tim draxl’s voice has nailed this song, I have trouble hearing other people sing it but GL
LOL that’s funny. Tim was serviceable at best
I wish I could come and see the show 😢
I just listened to the Album. The end was haunting 😰😰😰
Sure I came here to make my name
Wanted my pool, my dose of fame
Wanted my parking space at Warner's
But after a year, a one room hell
A murphy bed, a rancid smell
Wallpaper peeling at the corners
Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard
Secretive and rich, a little scary
Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard
Waiting there to swallow the unwary
Dreams are not enough to win a war
Out here they're always keeping score
Beneath the tan the battle rages
Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass
Kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass
We do whatever pays the wages
Sunset Boulevard, headline boulevard
Getting here is only the beginning
Sunset Boulevard, jackpot boulevard
Once you've won you have to go on winning
You think I've sold out?
Dead right I've sold out!
I just keep waiting for the right offer
Comfortable quarters, regular rations
24-hour Five Star room service
And if I'm honest, I like the lady
I can't help being touched by her folly
I'm treading water, taking the money
Watching her sun set... Well, I'm a writer!
L.A.'s changed a lot over the years
Since those brave gold rush pioneers
Came in their creaky covered wagons
Far as they could go end of the line
Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine
But in those dreams were hidden dragons
Sunset Boulevard, frenzied boulevard
Swamped with every kind of false emotion
Sunset Boulevard, brutal boulevard
Just like you, we'll wind up in the ocean
She was sinking fast, I threw a rope
Now I have suits and she has hope
It seemed an elegant solution
One day this must end, it isn't real
Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal
Before tomorrrow's execution
Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard
Destination for the stony-hearted
Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard
Everyone's forgotten how they started
Here on Sunset Boulevard...!
The ending note of this song was the highlight. Although he delivered, the song may have sounded better if arranged differently. It feels rushed and chaotic.
Sure I came out here to make my name
Wanted my pool, my dose of fame
Wanted my parking space at Warner's
But after a year, a one room hell
A murphy bed, a rancid smell
Wallpaper peeling at the corners
Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard
Secretive and rich, a little scary
Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard
Waiting there to swallow the unwary
Dreams are not enough to win a war
Out here they're always keeping score
Beneath the tan the battle rages
Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass
Kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass
We do whatever pays the wages
Sunset Boulevard, headline boulevard
Getting here is only the beginning
Sunset Boulevard, jackpot boulevard
Once you've won you have to go on winning
You think I've sold out?
Dead right I've sold out!
I've just been waiting for the right offer
Comfortable quarters, regular rations
24-hour Five Star room service
And if I'm honest, I like the lady
I can't help being touched by her folly
I'm treading water, taking the money
Watching her sun set... Well, I'm a writer!
L.A.'s changed a lot over the years
Since those brave gold rush pioneers
Came in their creaky covered wagons
Far as they could go end of the line
Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine
But in those dreams were hidden dragons
Sunset Boulevard, frenzied boulevard
Swamped with every kind of false emotion
Sunset Boulevard, brutal boulevard
Just like you, we'll wind up in the ocean
She was sinking fast, I threw a rope
Now I have suits and she has hope
It seemed an elegant solution
One day this must end, it isn't real
Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal
Before tomorrrow's execution
Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard
Destination for the stony-hearted
Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard
Everyone's forgotten how they started
Here on Sunset Boulevard...!
If you drink a shot every time he says "Boulevard" you will be very drunk by the end of this video. :-)
It's hard to imagine anyone else now playing Joe Gillis. This will sweep the Tonys. Come back to London!
Listen to the original Joe please.
Home Run---
Kino
Beautiful
Am I the only one who thinks Tom sounds considerably worse here than he did during the Olivier Awards performance? Could be the mix or something but his voice was so much more powerful there.
it’s likely because he amped up his performance at the oliviers because of how many people were watching that live
Where is Nicole ?
she’s in the video several times
Thought it's meant to sound dramatic and to be theatrical.
Please apply this modern approach to Phantom
No costumes???
I was lucky to see the one night production at the royal Albert hall in London a couple of years ago. The original with all the costumes and makeup that's sunset boulevard the music's fantastic but I do not like this new production when no one is in costume no atmosphere this is one of my favourite musicals but I would not go see this one.
I saw the original beck in the ‘90s and found it to be kind of dull. The overdone sets and Glenn Close’s over-the-top performance were entertaining, but the story lacked heart and intrigue. Is this second revival that interesting?? Hearing the monotonous "Sunset Boukevard" song in this stylized slow-mo preview makes me wonder.
Saw this production and whilst the singing and orchestra were fabulous, the lack of sets and costumes were in my view a great shame
In my view, the cameras were just a gimmick.
I know I'm in the minority, but overall I didn't enjoy this production.
Sunset Boulevard is traditionally a costume and set rich production.
For me, the lack of sets and introduction of cinematography really linked into the plot and furthered it instead of a feeling like a gimmick. I also personally love a new and inventive version of classic productions, especially if theyre traditionally big set and rich production style things. Props to Tom Francis and Jamie Lloyd.
Agree, not my proverbial cuppa' - but as you say a seemingly minority viewpoint
The whole point is the reinvention of the original
Yup, too minimal for me as well
i mean at least at the moment you have a choice between this and a conventional production (australia with sarah brightman) albeit on opposite sides of the world
I like the original Joe better, sorry, this Joe sounds like the kid he is, way too modern of a vocal style, he does not at all sound like a washed up chain smoking 30yrold struggling writer in 1950 who spent a decade living in a rancid appartment with a murphy bed hacking at a typewriter to no success.
The original Joe knew how to act when singing, with the original Joe you FELT his desperation and self loathing. I feel nothing for this Joe, he's wooden, completely flat without emotion nor personality, probably because he's too busy walking the street avoiding running into padestrians and staying in shot.
Not impressed.
Dreadful. Just dreadful.
This is utter garbage. Talk singing tripe off cadence. Like ALW night on "American Idol," someone performing a show tune under duress. Doesn't ANYONE here have EARS?