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Nicole Scherzinger ‘Sunset Blvd.’
I think its Andrews greatest score, he argues.
Its complex and challenging, so atmospheric and so surprising.
Sarah Snook for ‘The Picture Of Dorian Gray’; Nicole Scherzinger for ‘Sunset Boulevard’; Andrew Scott for ‘Vanya & Sarah’; Jessica Parker for ‘Plaza Suite’Marc Brenner/Joan Marcus/Getty
He explains that hed had a weird sort of fever dream that only Nicole Scherzinger could play Norma Desmond.
The director felt that the singer had a real connection to Normas story.
All four have essayed the role, though it was created by LuPone.
Jamie Lloyd with Olivier trophy for best director. Photo by Baz Bamigboye/Deadline.
There was no plan B if shed turned him down.
The 5,000-strong audience gave him a standing ovation and thunderous applause.
The actor did that every night when the show played the Savoy even when it was raining says Lloyd.
McPherson is a dancer who, when Lloyd chose her, trained as a camera operator.
Previews begin on September 28 with opening night set for October 20.
However, Lloyd insists that his production wont rest on its laurels.
Were working on more new ways to dream for Broadway, he promises.
Lloyd was back at rehearsals this morning with the cast of his version of ShakespearesRomeo & Juliet.
Everyone is focusing on the work.
Thats how you win in the face of the people who hate.
The mood in the room is creative and compelling, he tells me.
Then she poked her tongue out at me (see video).
Waddinghams a triple threat: she acts, she sings, and she dances.
She made the ceremony go with a delicious zing while effortlessly oozing star-wattage glamor.
Unlike her, usually so supportive.
And to have it at the Royal Albert Hall is a mega bonus.
Imagine having a glitzy awards ceremony at Eccles in Park City.
Not on, right?
However, it was Gatisss turn Sunday night to be garlanded as best actor.
The production originated at the Nationals Lyttelton Theatre and then transferred to the Noel Coward.
But these shows dont just happen.
Increasingly though, its harder for those youngsters to find places to learn their chosen craft.
The Oliviers provides the industry with a well-deserved pat on the back.
Tonight 46,000 people need to be entertained.
