"As If We Never Said Goodbye" - Nicole Scherzinger - Sunset Blvd. (LIVE on The Late Show)

[@GerzZuniga]

This recieved standing ovation in my room for 3 hours.

[@yankee04]

It’s an Act 2 showstopper. I loved it.

[@tavareeable]

As it should 😂 !! No kidding, this is magnificent ❤

[@zdknthn6451]

It's 6 hours in my room. The bedbugs were gagging.

[@CruiseControlM3]

​@@zdknthn645112hrs in mine. 🪳 were snacking.

[@Baribrotzer]

The Sunset Boulevard Pit Orchestra (because somebody needs to acknowledge them): Alan Williams - Conductor - Adam Rothenberg - Keyboard 1 - Fred Lassen - Keyboard 2/Associate Conductor - Steven Malone - Keyboard 3/Assistant Conductor - Steve Kenyon - Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax - Emma Reinhart - Flute/Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Alto Sax/Tenor Sax - Alex Bender - Trumpet/Piccolo Trumpet - Alana Gartrell, Dan Salera - French Horns - Burt Mason - Trombone/Bass Trombone - Justin Rothberg - Guitars - Pete Donovan - Bass - Joe Nero - Drums/Percussion - Annaliesa Place, Yuko Naito-Gotay, Tristan Siegel - violins - Philip Payton - Violin/Viola - Todd Low - Viola - Sarah Hewitt-Roth - Cello

[@allkeyspro6606]

Thanks so much for posting this! They sound just fantastic!

[@imslp.presents]

Actually Tristan Siegel is in the violins in this performance, not Sarah this time. But thanks for posting this ❤

[@Leslie617]

Excellent !!

[@Baribrotzer]

@@imslp.presents Fixed, and thanks for the correction. I found those credits for the show on the Web, and didn't know if they were right.

[@ikasugami8066]

I've performed in pit orchestras before (bassoon)...love to see them being acknowledged!

[@tavareeable]

OMG .. Her air control is crazy .. I knew she was good but this is next level. Cudos, love and respect ❤

[@ahlamelyaqobi2691]

It's pretty insane, i kept going back everytime revuewing the last time she grasped some air

[@sterlingross919]

And the fact is that she dominates that show 7x a week. I’ve seen her three times (including the performance Stephen saw) and she’s absolutely incredible in the role.

[@johncrow1229]

The live performances of this are consistently better than that the studio versions. It's magic

[@ANightworkerslife]

Wow, she is such a bloody amazing vocalist! This was utter perfection. So happy she is getting praised for this because she IS this good. Gonna listen again, right now.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Seriously, Oh my GOD. She's doing what she was put on this earth to do.

[@ep8755]

She's come a long way from the Pussycat Dolls. I'm consistently impressed with her voice. Glad she's finally getting to sing the way she always wanted to.

[@hallyuwoodaccess]

she won her Olivier Best Actress in this Role. truly deserving

[@JillLawton-zt8me]

Listen to her duet with David Garret the violinist. Enjoy 👏👏

[@WinterSoldier0315]

I am lucky enough to have seen Nicole in this role twice on Broadway. It is a performance of a generation!!! She leaves her HEART on that stage and is an official Broadway icon in her first Broadway role!! GO. SEE. IT. if you can.

[@TheExtraClassic]

Just to give you the heads up It’s a West End Production babe 😂 🇬🇧

[@WinterSoldier0315]

@@TheExtraClassic yes, I know that it is a West End Transfer. Wanted to see it in London but never made it.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

@@TheExtraClassic Their post never said or even implied that this revival originated on Broadway.

[@yankee04]

Yes, me too. It’s stunning and jaw dropping each time. I am encouraging everyone to see it.

[@drucross63]

Nicole Scherzinger was born to play Norma Desmond! 🎭 Every word, every note, every emotion - her voice brought the story to life in the most stunning way. 🌟✨

[@TheresalovesDisney]

My cousin is playing the drums 🪘 last night with the orchestra and I’m one proud cousin for sure 👍 and this was absolutely amazing performance last night!!!!!!!

[@stevepicataggio]

My man Joe Nero!! 🙌🏻

[@TheresalovesDisney]

@ yes indeed that’s my cousin it’s my moms brother’s son. How cool 😎 is that??? I’m one proud cousin for sure 👍

[@JustinRothberg]

Joe Nero!

[@TruthfulPixie-o5q]

​@@TheresalovesDisneyVery Cool!

[@TheresalovesDisney]

@ yes 🙌 that’s my cousin I’m one ☝️ proud cousin for sure

[@imslp.presents]

My partner is the violinist right behind her!! What an amazing performance all around ❤

[@JillLawton-zt8me]

He will enjoy her duet with David Garret.

[@icerag]

Absolutely mesmerizing! Nicole was born to play the part. That's a Tony right there.

[@christianstanding]

That feeling, that's why I love musical theatre.

[@williamkittler]

I can only imagine what it must be like to be Stephen. He gets to have in some of the most talented and amazing people in the world come to his house and he gets to share it with the world. This performance… wow… just wow! Breath taking does it no justice. Nicole is perfection in dress, poise and pitch. A performance for the ages! Bravo!!!

[@melbamaloney4572]

In the first intervievStephen was so impressed with Nicole even saying that he and others were robbed of her talents this jet second appearance to sing in his show is a compliment to Nicole ‘s transcendent artistry and Stephen is obviously a fan just like us and many others ! ❤️🤩❤️ what a powerful and majestic emotional singing !!! People go watch SunsetBoulevard and be treated to impeccable vocals , phenomenal acting and groundbreaking production !! Go get that Tony Nicole et Al !!!

[@Katie-o6p]

Oh my god this is insane the amount of control and emotion in her voice is so incredible i honestly love Nicole so much she’s so gorgeous and so underrated and I really hope she gets the praise she deserves for this performance ❤

[@corinar5469]

I saw this in London and ugly cried through all of Nicole’s songs. She is electrifying.

[@duffer2911]

Her talent will never stop surprising me, and I’ve been a fan for more than 20 years… ❤

[@tavia-42]

Wow. This is beyond superb. I did not expect a religious experience. Damn.....

[@opinionatedparis5861]

Instant chills. Sunset Blvd. Is one of my all-time favorite musicals. She goes beyond nailing this song. Every line she sings conveys meaning and emotion. This is so beautiful, i wish I could go see her in the show.

[@gpeddino]

That "I've come home at last" was seriously astounding.

[@guitarjonn7103]

Stephen has had some amazing artists on over the years, but this was stunning perfection, left me speechless.

[@123benny4]

She drew you right in. That was perfection!

[@divatalk9011]

Finally people are waking up to the mastery of Nicole

[@alicerichardson6502]

This production was probably the best musical I have EVER seen. Watching Nicole perform this in London is a memory that will stay with me forever. Simply incredible.

[@Megan80]

I was eating Fanta mentos when I watched her in London, hahah. Very memorable show.

[@liv6531]

THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT 👏👏 Absolutely captivating. What a voice, what an achievement.

[@KarthikReddy-e7s]

Hi Jimmy Fallon

[@princemooskie]

From the first note she sang I was CAPTIVATED. One of the most talented and versatile singers PERIOD. That was so moving gotta wipe these tears away now 🥹😭❤️

[@jessicalarue3205]

I can't agree more! Never heard of this musical but I LOVE musicals and now I must learn more about this one! I really wish I was able to make it to NYC to see her perform this in person. 🤯

[@koriwatkins755]

Saw her perform Norma back in December, she’s spectacular. She got multiple standing ovations during the show. I’d see it again in a heartbeat.

[@joshuavang5280]

It's so humbling she turned around to thank the Orchestra. Xoxoxoxoxoxo

[@julienfiloret4659]

GIVE NICOLE SCHERZINGER A TONY AWARD NOW!!!!

[@jlbueno0611]

Nah..she is a trump supporter

[@melbamaloney4572]

@@jlbueno0611that was debunked but you still are a deny guy just like DT why will Stephen Colbert who Is a dyed in the wool blue Dem invite her to perform on his show and why are all the Dems celebrities like Katy Perry , Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera , Whoopi Goldberg and gay celebrities still support her ? She liked the Jesus hat when did Jesus become MAGA ? Move on mate the elections are over you will longer if don’t see politics in everyone and everything ! If you still insist then go after the 7 million Dems who didn’t vote and go after the majority who voted for that guy be happy 😃!

[@melbamaloney4572]

Meant you will live longer if you don’t see politics -

[@victordunson719]

Audra’s Roses Turn will give her the slight edge.

[@Katie-o6p]

ABSOLUTLY SHES INSANE

[@Empathywriter]

The Orchestrations were phenomenal! And she sang this in a way I hadn’t heard before and I loved it. It’s one of my favorite musical songs.

[@princepeterwolf]

Listen if EVEN Patti approved this production you know it's that good!

[@subjectimpermanence]

What did she say about it/Nicole??

[@quinnaddison420]

@@subjectimpermanenceshe loved Nicole! ‘“thought Nicole was unbelievable. She broke my heart," the Agatha All Along actress said. "She is a force."’-taken from People magazine

[@lynnpurse]

It's been a long time since a singer brought me to tears - she has so much power and so much subtlety, what an amazing artist and amazing performance!

[@brb7919]

More of this! Celebrate Broadway.

[@DistantCousin]

I saw her play Grizabella in Cats 10 years ago, and knew from that moment she had the potential to play Norma in the future

[@beccaisanerd671]

This is a revalation!!!❤ i had no idea Nicole could sing beyond her PCD days. She is technically gifted!

[@gregorydshapiro]

Ever since I saw this in London, I can’t stop thinking about it. The album is still on constant repeat and I hope we get a full show visual for this stunning masterpiece and soul-shifting performance by Nicole. That note-hold gave me chills AGAIN. ❤

[@ElmwoodGuy1]

I saw it in London also. I have loved it every since. This performance brought back my original chills! Just beautiful !!!

[@SO-ym3zs]

She was absolutely magnetic when we saw her in this role on Broadway recently. A totally commanding performance in a stunningly good adaptation of the classic film.

[@axstria1998]

omg I had no idea, she devoured this performance! amazing

[@mykee1229]

That was such a phenomenal performance! I thought I heard the best until I watched this. Goosebumps! ❤❤❤❤ Bravo!

[@TraneFrancks]

OMG, I can't even … This is soooo good! Tears were shed.

[@Marcepan541]

OMG...what is going on here? She is INCREDIBLE 😲 ❤

[@davevelasquez7403]

Nicole’s voice is truly impressive, showcasing control, emotional depth, and dynamic range. I love it!

[@RAM-vk2ps]

Great performance and backed up by incredibly talented Broadway musicians. The BEST in the world!

[@johnwattdotca]

No, if American musicians were the best in the world the United States wouldn't have to import talent from foreign countries, everything from music to comedy.

[@Baribrotzer]

Good to see that somebody noticed the pit orchestra behind her. And she did give them a bow at the end, although neither she nor the lighting director otherwise acknowledged them.

[@nerffej]

​@@johnwattdotcaeveryone goes to New York because they know that's where the best are.

[@melbamaloney4572]

The orchestra is the orchestra for Sunset Boulevard which was the original orchestra in London and in Broadway !!!

[@grahamwilliams6262]

​@@melbamaloney4572 This is not the original orchestra from London. These are all US musicians. It is the Musical Supervisor and conductor, Alan Williams that is from London.

[@Whineanddineshow]

I’ve seen this show with Nicole twice and I can’t wait to see it again

[@jayt4835]

She continues to amaze. Always. Incredible.

[@JackShaheen-dy2el]

WOW.. Incredible talent... Thank you so much for introducing her to me.

[@iamluisfelipe]

her Tony is so coming! she deserves this moment so much 😭 couldnt be prouder of her

[@hallyuwoodaccess]

Congratulations Nicole Scherzinger 🏆 Best Actress in a Musical - Olivier Awards You deserve a Tony 🏆 next!

[@ellie1981]

Saw this twice in the West End. She’s every bit as great as it looks.

[@almightykitty]

Amazing voice and song!! Excellent job Nicole!! Brava!!

[@mp2958]

I saw Sunset Blvd. in NYC last month, and Nicole was phenomenal. I encourage everyone to go see it NOW!!

[@imgarfield1992]

She deserves the best!! Tony Awards gotta watch out.

[@garyrbeck]

She wowed me with her absolutely stunning vocals and performance. Terrific singer and lady.

[@Micsq4lv]

She is ALIGNED with her purpose. Congratulations Nicole!!!

[@jlbueno0611]

She also aligned with trump and several religious nutjobs ...😂

[@lucaspaulo7406]

impeccable, memorable, Nicole and all praise and lots of talent! The 2025 Tony Award is hers!

[@timberwolfe]

And y’all wondered why she was lead singer! Put some respect on her name 💗💗💗💗

[@albeerrtg]

Nicole is such an amazing singer. Deserves all the spotlight in the world. She’s just an icon

[@tkonradnola]

WOW! Now I need to go to NYC and see this show

[@melbamaloney4572]

@@tkonradnola yes you have to it will be worth your while you will treated to powerful vocals , jaw dropping performances and ground breaking direction Nicole at Al won’t disappoint!

[@JSantos-rw1xq]

Nicole finally doing what she’s been destined to.

[@jgreen71991]

Nicole did.that that was amazing her breathing control was perfect amazing

[@brunogomezoficial]

She’s magic 🪄❤

[@BetterRave]

That is sooo beautiful! Her voice is absolutely amazing ❤

[@ricoilag]

Truly the GREATEST star of all! That Tony has her name written all over it... She's taking it! She DESERVES because she DEVOURS!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@deelish_life4572]

Nicole is phenomenal. She is a story teller combined with vocal precision. Her star shines bright. Congratulations on all your success. Well deserved ❤️

[@kirkwagner461]

Its rare for me to like a performance like this. But I loved it.

[@originalpopGeezer]

her performance on Broadway is a tour de force. both "with one look" and "as if..." get standing o's every night...

[@daniellebelisle2446]

I’ve heard audio pulls uploaded, the cast recording, but THIS is something else. Gobsmacked!

[@jpvq31]

Oh My Gosh this performance is beautiful

[@Thelittlethingsoflife]

While I am not a fan on the minimalist staging for this show, I loved Nicole in it. I had a feeling she would be great and was not disappointed when I saw the show a few days ago. She was brilliant.

[@briankooker2627]

It takes a lot to move a cynical 65 year old man to tears.

[@Micsq4lv]

Nicole, you taught the world new ways to dream… When you sound that un-real, and it IS real…that’s raising human achievement.

[@ioanaadriana8630]

Where have you been queen ❤👑💐Goosebumps and tears!!pure magic

[@grecofit]

I will have this on loop all day today ❤

[@CruiseControlM3]

I hope she finally releases an album after her time on Broadway 🙏🏼 her voice is in such great shape😍😭

[@StewChicken42]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE.

[@tonyrodriguez2943]

Wow, 🎤❤️ Nicole sings beautifully in harmony.

[@mariak8450]

A Louisville YPAS girl. Happy to see her doing well.

[@MzTeenUSA]

I can’t wait to see her live

[@yankee04]

Chiills. She is brilliant as Norma Desmond. Really hoping she wins the Tony for this role!!!

[@stepcots]

I saw her in London……wonderful!

[@Lizwindsor]

Saw her in this in London. Just remarkable. A completely powerful performance. Instant standing ovation!

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

Girl can sing!!!!!!!! 👏🏼❤

[@DanielJosephBaker]

The Tony is hers!

[@davidreams1403]

Saw this in December…she was simply amazing!

[@churchlady1865]

I can only assume that her curtain calls last 15 minutes. Brava!!

[@ramundopepitos]

What a siren, that Nicole Scherzinger. Such a captivating performer 😍

[@ricksegal3065]

Such an incredible voice!!!!! Can listen 24/7!!!

[@Tjonny1000]

The most beautiful woman in the world and former leader of the Pussycat Dolls just reminded the whole world how to love again .

[@franalves1085]

Love it Nicole Scherzinger ❤ Need more one album solo please ❤

[@organloft2001]

Absolutely superb!!!!!! ❤

[@thevgtoxic8822]

😢❤❤ Deserve tony awards

[@angelinamclaughlin-heil]

This is how it’s done! Have the actual orchestra there accompanying the soloists because they feed off each other. Just beautiful!!! No more karaoke style tv performances please.

[@medblue7069]

Breathtaking ❤❤❤ out of this world

[@siegfredquain184]

FINALLY!! BEEN WAITING FOR A LIVE PERF!

[@melbamaloney4572]

@@siegfredquain184 go watch sunset boulevard the treat is one hundred times more than this !

[@AlchemisTops75us]

Just sheer perfection!!!!

[@faladaironstove]

This is now a page in the history books of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Nicole Scherzinger, and musical theater. Oh, the times this performance and video will be referenced-I can only imagine! 📖

[@NediSafa]

I got chills twice.

[@archiecaya9623]

THE ONE AND ONLY, NICOLE SCHERZINGER! ❤

[@joaofonseca8152]

She is absolutely BRILLIANT 👏 Bravo Nicole Scherzinger ❤

[@aurelienelizabeth4709]

Was reading all the comments, and got distracted by how look you look on your picture

[@BillyBob11575]

Absolutely incredible! Wow, wow and Wow!