Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Sunset Boulevard will have a limited run in the Philippines in August 2027, with Filipina theatre star Joanna Ampil playing Norma Desmond. The announcement does not specify a venue or exact performance dates. Ampil’s casting gives local audiences a chance to see an internationally acclaimed Filipina performer take on a demanding musical-theatre role. The Philippine run may interest Quezon City residents, but travel plans will depend on the venue, which has not yet been announced. The reported run is scheduled for August 2027, but the venue, performance schedule, ticket prices, and booking details have not been provided. Check for further announcements before making plans; no registration or admission information is available yet.
Background
Sunset Boulevard is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the 1950 film of the same name. Don Black and Christopher Hampton wrote its lyrics and libretto. Norma Desmond is the story’s central character, a former silent-film star.
Source: GMA News