Sunset Boulevard (1994 Los Angeles Cast)

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is a musical adaptation of the 1950 Billy Wilder film, with music by Webber and lyrics by Christopher Hampton and Don Black. The story follows a struggling screenwriter drawn into the world of a faded silent film star. This 1994 Los Angeles cast recording features Glenn Close as Norma Desmond, delivering a riveting performance that differs notably from Patti LuPone’s interpretation in the London production. The supporting cast includes Alan Campbell as Joe Gillis and Judy Kuhn as Betty Schaefer, alongside George Hearn in a strong vocal role.

Released on Verve Records, this CD presents the more polished American premiere version of the show, running 122 minutes and including the overture and key numbers from Act I such as “With One Look,” “Surrender,” “Salome,” and “The Greatest Star Of All.” The Los Angeles production offers a more complete recording experience than its London counterpart. Own this theatrical recording on CD at a fraction of the original cost.