Musicals

Sunset Boulevard - Tickets

Person posing dramatically next to Sunset Boulevard sign

Performer in spotlight on stage during Sunset Boulevard show.

Men in formal attire posing with suits and accessories on a theatrical stage, Sunset Boulevard.

Actors performing a scene from Sunset Boulevard in an ornate living room set.

Duration

2 hrs 40 mins with interval

Age Limit

Suitable for 12+

Sunset Boulevard, the Tony-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, hits Sydney! Faded silent film star Norma Desmond becomes fixated on a young writer. Will her Hollywood dreams turn tragic?

The brainchild of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard is all set for Sydney. Tickets for this show are selling out quickly, to no surprise! The show has won a record 7 Tony Awards, including the top prize for Best Musical. This production marks the return of Sarah Brightman, who was the very first Christine in Phantom of the Opera. In her first time back on stage in 30 years, she's playing the mysterious Norma Desmond. Tim Draxl plays Joe Gillis and Paul Warwick Griffin directs.

The story

Faded silent film star Norma Desmond, living in a faded Hollywood mansion, clings to the ghosts of her glamorous past. When struggling writer Joe Gillis enters her world, Norma sees him as her ticket back to the top. Blinded by the luxury she offers, Joe gets sucked into her delusional world. As he writes her fantasy script, the lines blur between Norma's faded reality and her desperate dream of a comeback. Will Joe be the key to her return, or will Norma's obsession destroy them? Book your Sunset Boulevard Sydney tickets and find out.

Great for

Andrew Lloyd Webber fans | fans of mysteries | fans of musicals

The brainchild of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard is all set for Sydney. Tickets for this show are selling out quickly, to no surprise! The show has won a record 7 Tony Awards, including the top prize for Best Musical. This production marks the return of Sarah Brightman, who was the very first Christine in Phantom of the Opera. In her first time back on stage in 30 years, she's playing the mysterious Norma Desmond. Tim Draxl plays Joe Gillis and Paul Warwick Griffin directs.

The story

Faded silent film star Norma Desmond, living in a faded Hollywood mansion, clings to the ghosts of her glamorous past. When struggling writer Joe Gillis enters her world, Norma sees him as her ticket back to the top. Blinded by the luxury she offers, Joe gets sucked into her delusional world. As he writes her fantasy script, the lines blur between Norma's faded reality and her desperate dream of a comeback. Will Joe be the key to her return, or will Norma's obsession destroy them? Book your Sunset Boulevard Sydney tickets and find out.

Great for

Andrew Lloyd Webber fans | fans of mysteries | fans of musicals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Getting tickets online was easy and I appreciate the discounted price. I hadn't researched who was singing the lead role, Norma, but was delighted to find it was Sarah Brightman. The sets and choreography were exceptional, we were spellbound from beginning to end.
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Show details

Genre: Musical

Audience: Suitable for 12+

Theatre Name: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Theatre Capacity: 1,507

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Theatre facilities: Restrooms, bars, wheelchair accessible, assisted listening system, guide dogs are allowed

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Sarah Brightman & Silvie Paladino as Norma Desmond, Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis, Robert Grubb as Max von Mayerling, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Shaefer, Jarrod Draper as Artie Green, and Paul Hanlon as Cecil B Demille

Direction: Paul Warwick Griffin

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Book and lyrics: Don Black and Christopher Hampton

Additional tips

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. Silvie Paladino will play this role on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances.

Captioned Performances: 18th September, 1pm

Audio-described Performances: 14th September, 2pm