Sunset Boulevard New Movie

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Christopher Hampton has been reported by The London Evening Standard that he has plans to make a movie version of the musical, when returns to London’s Coliseum this April 2016.

Highlights from the Musical “Sunset Boulevard” (US 1994)
“Sunset Boulevard” presented by  English National Opera 01 Apr, 2016 until 07 May, 2016

Starring Glenn Close

More Cast TBA

 

Director — Lonny Price
Written by — Don Black, Christopher Hampton
Music and lyrics — Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical “Sunset Boulevard” is returning to the West End for a short run at the London Coliseum, with Hollywood star Glenn Close reprising her Tony-Award winning role as Norma Desmond.

Sunset Boulevard is a compelling story of romance and obsession, based on Billy Wilder’s classic film, with celebrated book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton.

When impoverished screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into the reclusive world of faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond, she sees the opportunity to make a comeback and rise to her former glory. He by turn is seduced by the actress and her luxurious lifestyle.  But the entanglement between the pair is to have dramatic and tragic consequences.

With the lush melodies of this much-loved score (including Sunset Boulevard, With One Look and The Perfect Year) performed by ENO’s acclaimed orchestra, this semi-staged production promises to be a spectacular evening.

Lonny Price (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) returns to the London Coliseum to direct the strictly limited run of 43 performances.

Read full article in Evening Standard 01/04/16 Here