See Jessica Chastain, Kelly Ripa, Brooke Shields and More at the Starry Opening of Broadway'sSunset Blvd.

Mar. 15, 2025

Jessica Chastain at the opening of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Bruce Glikas/WireImage

It was a starry night on Broadway as the celebrities stepped out in New York City for the opening ofSunset Boulevard.

Director Jamie Lloyd’s bold revival of the classic musical — styled this time around asSunset Blvd. —had its official kickoff at the St. James Theatre on Sunday. Oct. 20, with the show and its starNicole Scherzingerearningrave reviews.

It follows faded silent movie starNorma Desmond(Scherzinger, in her Broadway debut), who longs for a return to the big screen and persuades young writer Joe Gillis (Tom Francis, also in his Broadway debut) to help her do so despite Hollywood deeming her too old for the industry.

The production first opened in London’s West End in September 2023. It went on to win seven 2024 Olivier Awards (England’s version of the Tony Awards) including trophies for Scherzinger, Francis and Lloyd. David Thaxton and Grace Hodgett-Young were also nominated for their performances in the musical, and transfer with Scherzinger and Francis for the N.Y.C. production.

Here are all the stars who came out to cheer on their Big Apple bow:

01of 45Nicole ScherzingerNicole Scherzinger at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

02of 45Jessica ChastainJessica Chastain at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

Manny Carabel/Getty

03of 45Katharine McPhee and David FosterKatharine McPhee and David Foster at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Katharine McPhee and David Foster

Katharine McPhee and David Foster at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

04of 45Lauren Sánchez and Jeff BezosLauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos

Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

05of 45Kelly Ripa and Mark ConsuelosKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

06of 45Brooke ShieldsBrooke Shields at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

07of 45Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin MikitaJesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

08of 45Sarah Hyland and Wells AdamsSarah Hyland and Wells Adams at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

09of 45Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, Sarah Hyland and Wells AdamsJesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

10of 45Alex NewellAlex Newell at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Alex Newell

Alex Newell at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

11of 45Laverne CoxLaverne Cox at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

12of 45Billy EichnerBilly Eichner at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Billy Eichner

Billy Eichner at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

13of 45Anna CampAnna Camp at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Anna Camp

Anna Camp at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

14of 45Jordan FisherJordan Fisher at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Jordan Fisher

Jordan Fisher at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

15of 45Jennifer NettlesJennifer Nettles at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer Nettles at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

16of 45Matt RogersMatt Rogers at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Matt Rogers

Matt Rogers at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

17of 45Ericka Hunter and Aaron TveitEricka Hunter and Aaron Tveit at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Ericka Hunter and Aaron Tveit

Ericka Hunter and Aaron Tveit at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

18of 45Clive DavisClive Davis at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Clive Davis

Clive Davis at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

19of 45Andrew Rannells and Danny BursteinAndrew Rannells and Danny Burstein at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Andrew Rannells and Danny Burstein

Andrew Rannells and Danny Burstein at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

20of 45Wendell PierceWendell Pierce at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

21of 45Betty BuckleyBetty Buckley at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/Getty

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Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/Getty

Bruce Glikas/Getty

22of 45Kandi Burruss and Todd TuckerKandi Burruss and Todd Tucker at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

23of 45Luann de LessepsLuann de Lesseps at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Luann de Lesseps

Luann de Lesseps at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

24of 45PeppermintPeppermint at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Peppermint

Peppermint at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

25of 45Jeremy O. HarrisJeremy O. Harris at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Jeremy O. Harris

Jeremy O. Harris at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

26of 45Matthew MorrisonMatthew Morrison at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Matthew Morrison

Matthew Morrison at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

27of 45Adrienne Warren and Daniel WattsAdrienne Warren and Daniel Watts at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Adrienne Warren and Daniel Watts

Adrienne Warren and Daniel Watts at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

28of 45Tommy DorfmanTommy Dorfman at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Tommy Dorfman

Tommy Dorfman at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

29of 45Anna Wintour and Huma AbedinAnna Wintour and Huma Abedin at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Anna Wintour and Huma Abedin

Anna Wintour and Huma Abedin at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

30of 45Krysta RodriguezKrysta Rodriguez at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Krysta Rodriguez

Krysta Rodriguez at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

31of 45Micaela DiamondMicaela Diamond at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Micaela Diamond

Micaela Diamond at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

32of 45OrfehOrfeh at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Orfeh

Orfeh at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

33of 45Sierra BoggessSierra Boggess at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Sierra Boggess

Sierra Boggess at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

34of 45Madeline BrewerMadeline Brewer at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Madeline Brewer

Madeline Brewer at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

35of 45Mandy GonzalezMandy Gonzalez at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Mandy Gonzalez

Mandy Gonzalez at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

36of 45Dan AmboyerDan Amboyer at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Dan Amboyer

Dan Amboyer at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

37of 45Zac Posen and Harrison BallZac Posen and Harrison Ball at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Zac Posen and Harrison Ball

Zac Posen and Harrison Ball at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

38of 45Michael Kors and Lance LePereMichael Kors and Lance LePere at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Michael Kors and Lance LePere

Michael Kors and Lance LePere at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

39of 45Jessica VoskJessica Vosk at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Jessica Vosk

Jessica Vosk at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

40of 45Okieriete OnaodowanOkieriete Onaodowan at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Okieriete Onaodowan

Okieriete Onaodowan at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

41of 45Javier MuñozJavier Muñoz at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Javier Muñoz

Javier Muñoz at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

42of 45Isaac PowellIsaac Powell at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

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Isaac Powell

Isaac Powell at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Jeanette D. Moses/Variety via Getty

43of 45Chloe FlowerChloe Flower at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

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Chloe Flower

Chloe Flower at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Manny Carabel/Getty

44of 45Ariana HuffingtonAriana Huffington at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Ariana Huffington

Ariana Huffington at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

45of 45Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nicole ScherzingerAndrew Lloyd Webber and Nicole Scherzinger at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nicole Scherzinger

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nicole Scherzinger at the opening night of ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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