The 'Sunset Blvd.' Superfans Trying To See The Show 40 Times

The 'Sunset Blvd.' Superfans Trying To See The Show 40 Times

A few days before the Tony Awards, the scene outside Sunset Blvd. at Broadway’s St. James Theater was a touch of chaos. Streams of people were waiting for the house to open, only to find out that Tony-nominated leading man Tom Francis would be replaced by understudy Pierre Marais. (Francis had cut his hand earlier that day trying to slice an avocado.) But no matter: The late start and last-minute casting change did nothing to dampen the mood amo…

Tom Francis Reveals the Easter Eggs in SUNSET BOULEVARD's Entr'acte

Tom Francis is breaking down the Easter Eggs seen in Sunset Boulevard's entr'acte, including nods to the original film and Broadway production. In the new video, he describes small moment shown in the "walkaround," which is filmed backstage and is projected onto a screen in the theatre. When the camera first picks up on Francis, he can be seen watching a TV in his dressing room playing the original 1950 Sunset Boulevard film. The scene that is b…