Beijing Poly Theatre Management and GWB Entertainment are thrilled to announce the China premiere of a brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece, ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD.’
The production, which will open in March 2025, is in association with Opera Australia, by arrangement with The Really Useful Group and features Sarah in the iconic role of Norma Desmond. This marks the first time she will be performing in a musical theatre production in China.
Following successful seasons at the iconic Sydney Opera House, and most recently having played to sold out houses in Singapore, ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD will premiere in Beijing at the Opera of Beijing Performing Arts Centre on March 27th, followed by strictly limited seasons in Shanghai at Shanghai Poly AIA Theatre, Wuhan at Wuhan Poly Qintai Grand Theatre and Shenzhen at Shenzhen Poly Grand Theatre.
Tickets for Beijing performances of ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD’ are on sale NOW at sarahbrightman.com/tours. Shanghai, Wuhan and Shenzhen ticket on-sale dates and times to be announced in the coming days.
Sarah says, “I am very much looking forward to returning to China to perform in this incredible production of ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD.’ I love visiting and performing in China which I have done many times, including at the Olympic Games. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends and making many new ones.”
President of Poly Culture, Chairman of the Board of Poly Theatre Management Mr. Guo said, “We are thrilled to be presenting the legendary Sarah Brightman in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD.’ This production and its China premiere is yet another sensation secured by Poly International Musicals Team. ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD’ is a timeless masterpiece that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide, and we are honored to offer our audiences an opportunity to experience this beautiful and lush production.”
Watch this special greeting from Sarah and Tim Draxl (Joe Gillis) recorded backstage at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, where ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD’ is currently playing!
For tickets and more information about ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD’ in China, visit sarahbrightman.com/tours