Scherzinger made her Broadway debut as Norma Desmond in Jamie Lloyd's reimagined, minimalist revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard," which opened at the St. James Theatre on October 20, 2024.12 Her portrayal of the faded silent film star haunted by dreams of a Hollywood comeback earned her rave reviews, with The Washington Post calling her "an astonishing force of nature" who "delivers a rapture."1 The production, which transferred from London's Savoy Theatre where Scherzinger won an Olivier Award for the same role, features innovative staging including a six-minute sequence where her co-star Tom Francis exits onto West 44th Street and through Shubert Alley while singing the title song.3

The revival has been a critical and commercial success, described as "the most coveted ticket on Broadway" by the Los Angeles Times.1 Originally scheduled to close on July 13, 2025, the production received a final extension through July 20 due to popular demand.4 Scherzinger's powerful performance in this challenging role marks a significant evolution in her career from pop star to acclaimed theatrical performer, with her Broadway debut fulfilling a long-held dream.5

Before becoming a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, Scherzinger rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the R&B-pop group The Pussycat Dolls, which sold over 55 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling female groups of all time.1 Her journey from pop stardom to Broadway wasn't immediate—she built her theatrical credentials with performances in London's West End, including an Olivier Award-nominated turn in Lloyd Webber's "Cats" and roles in productions like "Chicago" and "Show Boat."2

Scherzinger has noted that her experience chasing stardom as a pop singer helped her connect with Norma Desmond's character in "Sunset Boulevard."3 In interviews about her Broadway debut, she revealed that she drew from her own career's highs and lows to inform her portrayal of the faded film star.4 This career evolution will continue with her Carnegie Hall debut scheduled for October 8, 2025, where she'll perform a mix of Broadway and pop music with a live band—a milestone she described as "the realization of a lifelong dream" and "a moment of profound gratitude and artistic fulfillment."25

Jamie Lloyd's stripped-down revival of "Sunset Blvd." triumphed at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, winning the 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical.1 This victory marked a significant milestone for Andrew Lloyd Webber, breaking his 30-year Tony Award drought since the original Broadway production won Best Musical in 1995.2 The reimagined production received seven Tony nominations—the most of any revival in the 2024-2025 season—and secured three wins, including Best Revival, Best Actress for Nicole Scherzinger, and Best Lighting Design for Jack Knowles.12

The revival's success extends beyond awards recognition. After transferring from London's West End (where it won seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival), the production has become one of Broadway's hottest tickets.34 Lloyd's innovative directorial choices—including a groundbreaking sequence where Tom Francis performs the title song while exiting the theater onto West 44th Street—have attracted both traditional theatergoers and younger audiences.3 Despite the show's history as a financial "flop-hit" in its original run (losing approximately $20 million despite playing 977 performances),5 this revival has successfully reimagined Lloyd Webber's musical with a contemporary vision that strips away the original's lavish production values while intensifying its emotional impact.