Sunset Boulevard: Live at the Sydmonton Festival

This film showcases the first complete performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of "Sunset Boulevard," highlighting the complex relationship between a faded Hollywood star and a struggling screenwriter. With a runtime of 115 minutes, it captures a significant moment in musical theater history, staged during the Sydmonton Festival on September 5th, 1992.

Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson lead the cast, bringing to life the emotional depth of the characters against the backdrop of Webber’s powerful score. Collectors of music films and theater adaptations may find this performance particularly interesting due to its unique staging and the celebrated source material.