The new SUNSET BLVD: The Album is a must-listen as it features stunning performances by Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond and Tom Francis as Joe Gillis. Their powerful vocals and emotional depth bring fresh life to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical, capturing the allure and haunting intensity of Hollywood’s Golden Age. It’s an unforgettable experience for us, theatre kids.
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Oct 28, 2024

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