‘Sunset Blvd.’ Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast

August 1, 2025 Brian Kitson Broadway, Classic Musicals, Drama, Musical, Stage Review, Sunset Boulevard 1 min read

Andrew Lloyd Webber has created some of the biggest and prolific musicals throughout his long and lustrous career. From shows like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Phantom of the Opera, and Cats, Webber has composed works that have defined generations of theater-goers. His most recent revival, Sunset Blvd., made its way from the West End to Broadway this past theater season, with the Jamie Lloyd-directed musical receiving critical acclaim and even snagging the Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical and Best Actress for Nicole Scherzinger’s portrayal of Norma Desmond. This show is nothing short of a spectacle, captivating audiences with its bold revisioning.

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down the story and characters within this Andrew Lloyd Webber revival. Throughout this part one discussion, we explore the slow dance that Joe (Tom Gillis) and Norma take as they spiral into madness. A writer in need of a job and an actress desperate to get back into the spotlight, these two build a bond that will ultimately change their lives. The psychosis within Sunset Blvd. is palpable, as the story and characters draw you in and leave you breathless. Listen as the hosts discuss what stood out about the story and which performances resonated with them. There’s something special about this revival, and the Box Seat Babes can’t get enough.

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