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News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nicole Scherzinger Bows Out of Sunset Boulevard: 'Changed Me Forever'
The Pussycat Dolls star has been playing Norma Desmond in the revival of Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, Sunset Boulevard, since 2003. Nicole Scherzinger has bowed out of Sunset Boulevard, declaring the show has 'changed me forever". The Pussycat Dolls star has been playing Norma Desmond in the revival of Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, Sunset Boulevard, since 2003, when she debuted her performance in London's West End before the show transferred to Broadway the following year. The curtain has now come down on the musical following a successful run in New York, and the singer has admitted the role was life-changing following the final show on Sunday. In a post on Instagram, she wrote: 'Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time. After living and breathing Norma Desmond for the past two years, it's almost impossible to grasp that today is the last show." She added, '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. 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'." Nicole went on to thank Lloyd Webber as well as the show's director Jamie Lloyd and the rest of the cast 'for everything". She added: '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." Nicole won the Best Actress in a Musical prize at the UK's Laurence Olivier Awards last year while the show also scooped prizes for supporting actors, Best Director for Lloyd as well as Best Lighting, Sound, Outstanding Musical Contribution and Best Musical Revival. It was also a huge hit at the Tony Awards with Nicole winning the Best Actress in a Musical gong. During her acceptance speech at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, she said: 'Growing up, I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong and I have come home at last. So if there is anyone who feels like they don't belong or your time hasn't come, don't give up. Just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and light more than ever. This is a testament that love always wins." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Anthony Rosaldo gets vinyl record signed by Nicole Scherzinger
Anthony Rosaldo got his vinyl record signed by Nicole Scherzinger after her Broadway show in New York! On Instagram, the Sparkle star shared that he got to watch the closing show of the musical "Sunset Boulevard" where the Filipino-American actress stars as Norma Desmond Among the photos he posted where of himself holding up a signed vinyl record of "Sunset Boulevard" with Nicole's autograph. He also shared a clip of Nicole signing the said vinyl, and more photos of himself outside and inside the St. James Theatre. According to Anthony, Nicole "blew the roof off" with her performance. "Her voice, her presence, the emotion you could feel it all the way to the back. And when I met her after, she was so warm and kind. Signed my vinyl too," he wrote in the caption. "So, so proud to be Filipino. Nicole was fearless, generous, and on fire. I think she got 3 or 4 standing ovations and she deserved every single one." He also tagged Nicole in the post, adding, "You deserve all the Tonys, Emmys, Oscars. We love you." In June, Nicole won Best Actress at the Tony Awards 2025 for her captivating performance as Norma Desmond." "Sunset Boulevard" also bagged the Best Musical Revival award. She was among the Fil-Ams, alongside Darren Criss and Marco Paguia, who ruled at the awards show. Meanwhile, Anthony starred as the lead, Elesi, in the "Liwanag sa Dilim" musical, which ran from March to May this year. The musical, which featured the songs of OPM legend Rico Blanco, also included Kapuso stars Rita Daniela and Khalil Ramos among the cast members. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Nicole Scherzinger bows out of Sunset Boulevard
Nicole Scherzinger has bowed out of Sunset Boulevard declaring the show has "has changed me forever". The Pussycat Dolls star has been playing Norma Desmond in the revival of Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical Sunset Boulevard since 2003 when she debuted her performance in London's West End before the show transferred to Broadway the following year. The curtain has now come down on the musical following a successful run in New York, and the singer has admitted the role was life-changing following the final show on Sunday (20.07.25). In a post on Instagram, she wrote: "Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time. 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. "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'." Nicole went on to thank Lloyd Webber as well as the show's director Jamie Lloyd and the rest of the cast "for everything". She added: "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." Nicole won the Best Actress in a Musical prize at the UK's Laurence Olivier Awards last year while the show also scooped prizes for supporting actors, Best Director for Lloyd as well as Best Lighting, Sound, Outstanding Musical Contribution and Best Musical Revival. It was also a huge hit at the Tony Awards with Nicole winning the Best Actress in a Musical gong. During her acceptance speech at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, she said: "Growing up, I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong and I have come home at last. "So if there is anyone who feels like they don't belong or your time hasn't come, don't give up. Just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and light more than ever. This is a testament that love always wins."
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Scherzinger looks emotional as she performs her final Sunset Boulevard show on Broadway
Nicole Scherzinger brought the house down in a dramatic farewell performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard on Sunday night. The former Pussycat Doll, 47, took to the stage one last time as the silent movie star and left fans stunned with her chilling finale look, featuring theatrical blood dripping down her neck. Nicole has won rave reviews for her role in the gritty Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, with her haunting portrayal of the character. In the lead up to her final show, tributes poured in to her via Nicole's social media. Her vocal coach described her as 'an absolute force of nature'. He revealed that on their first session, she looked at him right in the eyes and said: 'I'm a good student. Tell me what I need to do and I'm gonna get it done.' Nicole herself said that tonight's show would be 'magic in the making'. In a lengthy post to her Instagram she wrote: 'Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time. '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. '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. ''This is my life. It always will is nothing else.'' She added: 'Norma has changed me forever. Thank you, Broadway 'for the magic in the making.' 'Thank you and to the entire beautiful, brilliant @andrewlloydwebber @jamielloyd @alanwilliamsmd @fabianaloise and to the entire beautiful, brilliant @sunsetblvdmusicalcompany, for everything.' Fans flocked to her comment section and penned: 'Just absolutely incredible. I saw it 3 times and I would have seen it more if I could lol. You are a force my love. So proud of you!!!!!! Love you queen!!!!!' In a lengthy post to her Instagram Nicole reflected emotionally on her final performance describing how deeply she connected with the character (pictured onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards performing a number from the musical) Fans flocked to her comment section and penned: 'Just absolutely incredible. I saw it 3 times and I would have seen it more if I could lol. You are a force my love. So proud of you!!!!!! Love you queen!!!!!' 'So happy I saw it twice. Wish I could have seen it 20 more times!' 'So beyond happy for you. Saw the show four (or was it five) times and every time you were even more nuanced, took different risks and had the audience in the palm of their hands. Brava! She's a Hawaiian Tony Winner!!!!!' 'You have given Norma the stage she deserves for a new Audience and a new generation! Saw it 3 times it was incredible every time! Brava my dear.' 'You have changed OUR lives forever with your talent, wisdom, bravery, and most of all your willingness to open up your heart and reveal it to us night after night. You are the North Star for all that it means to be a performer, and I am so beyond grateful that I got to live at a time in history to witness such beautiful art. Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you. ❤️ You are the GREATEST STAR OF ALL' The critically acclaimed musical, runs for approximately two hours and 35 minutes and and has earned Nicole a Tony at this year's awards. Nicole took over taking over the role from acting legend Glenn Close, 78, who won her third Tony Award in 1995 for the role. After watching Nicole's performance earlier this year, Glenn said: 'You can't approach Norma with a faint heart. She tests your metal [and] demands that you dig deep.' She continued: 'Nicole's performance is an act of raw artistry and astounding bravery. 'She and the entire production blew me away. I loved meeting Nicole, [her co-star] Tom Francis, and many members of the ensemble backstage afterwards!' Sunset Boulevard has been a huge success and grossed more than $1.08 million during its first week of six previews alone at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Nicole initially played the role of Norma when it opened in London in 2023, whilst West End legend Rachel Tucker served as her alternate. Last year, upon hearing the news that she would be starring the Broadway show, Nicole raved that she could 'hardly believe' that she was getting the chance. 'Little Nicole has waited for this her whole life. And I get to do it with this beautiful cast @sunsetblvdmusical and these two heroes of mine @andrewlloydwebber @jamielloyd,' she wrote on Instagram.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger hit by Ozempic slur... as string of A-listers suffer unsightly side effect
An ecstatic Nicole Scherzinger accepted her first ever Broadway honor at the star-studded 78th Annual Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in on Sunday. The former frontwoman of The Pussycat Dolls, 46, won Best Leading Actress in a Musical, for her performance of fading Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Your browser does not support iframes.
