Nicole Scherzinger & Tom Francis Say Goodbye to 'Sunset Boulevard' After 2 Years, Ahead of Final Broadway Performance
Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis have officially put on their final performance of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway!
The stars of the musical opened the show on the Great White Way in October 2024 and played their final performance on Sunday (July 20) at the St James Theatre.
Ahead of the last show, the award-winning stars took to Instagram to say goodbye to the musical after doing it for the past two years on Broadway and London’s West End.
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“Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time,” Nicole shared. “After living and breathing Norma Desmond for the past two years, it’s almost impossible to grasp that today is the last show. What began as a limited run, then extended, now somehow, nearly 10 months on Broadway have flown by.”
“Norma’s story is for anyone who’s ever felt alone. Lonely. Abandoned. Outcast.
For anyone who never felt like they belonged,” she continued. “For those who once loved something deeply and had it taken from them, aching to reclaim it. For the dreamers. The fighters. The believers. The warriors. For those unshakable in their purpose and power, doing what they love most.”
“Norma has changed me forever. Thank you, Broadway ‘for the magic in the making.’ Thank you @andrewlloydwebber @jamielloyd @alanwilliamsmd @fabianaloise and to the entire beautiful, brilliant @sunsetblvdmusical company, for everything,” Nicole concluded. “Jamie, the ultimate brave pioneer, you have given us all new ways to dream. Thank you for showing me what is possible when you dare to be braver. I love you.”
Tom, who finished his run earlier in the month, shared, “The last two years have changed my life in ways I’m only just starting to understand. Sunset asked everything of me, and I gave it all I had. @jamielloyd thank you for trusting me, guiding me, and pushing me. Your vision and leadership have shaped me more than I can put into words.”
He continued, “@nicolescherzinger , working alongside you has been nothing short of extraordinary. Your generosity, power, and presence elevated all of us. I’ll never forget what it felt like to share that stage with you. To the entire company, crew, and everyone who came along for the ride thank you for being part of something I’ll carry with me forever. I wish I could be with my @sunsetblvdmusical fam today but I am cheering you on so loudly. Have a good show. ????????”
Nicole earned Olivier and Tony nominations and won both for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Norma Desmond, while Tom earned and won the Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical and received a Tony nomination for his work as Joe Gillis.
Tom was recently seen in the final season of You on Netflix, while Nicole can currently be seen in the music competition series Building the Band on the streamer.