The Sunset Project

Episode 18: Rebirth

Surprise! Sunset is BACK, baby. The recent revival helmed by Jamie Lloyd has taken the theatre world by storm, making this show a must-see event. As such, The Sunset Project is making a *return* to discuss it.  Contact Broadway Bob at thebroadwaybob@gmail.com

Episode 17: Conclusion

Our journey ends with a trip to DC's Kennedy Center to see Stephanie J. Block in Sunset Boulevard. Contact Broadway Bob at thebroadwaybob@gmail.com

Episode 16: Amy Powers

Amy Powers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Powers] -- the original lyricist attached to Sunset Boulevard -- was instrumental in shaping Sunset's score. And with co-lyricist Don Black, she put the stamp on the show's iconic ballads. However, after working on the project for over a year with ALW, she opened up the New York Times to discover she was fired. What did she learn from that experience and how did it inform her decades-long career as a successful artist and song writer? Tune in! Contact Broadway Bob at thebroadwaybob@gmail.com

Episode 15: The Afterlife

Following its original runs, Sunset has enjoyed a solid, if complicated, road to regional theatre. Joining this episode are two Chicago-based actors, and real-life couple, Heidi Kettenring and David Girolmo, who were in the first regional production of the show at The Marriott Theatre outside of Chicago. They share their memories of this production and thoughts on the show in general, and David shares his experiences starring as Max in various other regional productions of Sunset.  Contact Broadway Bob at thebroadwaybob@gmail.com

Episode 14: The Patti Episode

It was bound to happen. Broadway Bob discusses his decades-long infatuation with Sunset's OG Norma Desmond: Patti LuPone.  Contact me at thebroadwaybob@gmail.com