As If We Never Said Goodbye - Royal Albert Hall | Sunset Boulevard

Glenn Close's performance from Sunset Boulevard at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall Celebration.
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Lyrics:
I don't know why I'm frightened
I know my way around here
The cardboard trees, the painted seas, the sound here..
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Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 American black comedy/drama film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written by Charles Brackett. It was named after the boulevard that runs through Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California.
The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, an unsuccessful screenwriter, and Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a faded silent movie star who draws him into her fantasy world where she dreams of making a triumphant return to the screen, with Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling, her devoted servant. Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough and Jack Webb play supporting roles. Director Cecil B. DeMille and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper play themselves, and the film includes cameo appearances by leading silent film actors Buster Keaton, H. B. Warner and Anna Q. Nilsson.

[@saggioproductions4506]

Leonardo Dicaprio: Man, I waited so long for my Oscar Amy Adams: I’m still waiting for mine Glenn Close: Hold My Beer

[@abandonedfragmentofhope5415]

Trademarked since 1982.

[@matthewcarter1973]

I think she is finally gonna get one this time tho.

[@donmonkey1522]

@@matthewcarter1973 Yeah but it’s a tough category, especially since Youn has won some awards. But I don’t really mind any of the nominees winning, I’d prefer either Youn or Glenn

[@sue8273]

Superb

[@romanikkoralph1553]

It's a crime on its own

[@AntonioRodrigues-rj5ll]

a remake of Sunset Boulevard coming soon, with Glenn Close. If she doesn't win an Oscar for that I think I will lose my mind

The anticipation will kill me.

[@alexac3098]

I totally agree.

[@TheNewyorker009]

It’s coming...

[@justdontdie22]

Same here man!

[@rabidheartbeats5953]

she better snatch a Grammy for the soundtrack aswell!

[@danylfletcher1893]

If this isn’t the anthem when Theatres reopen, post COVID, did they ever close!

[@KrystofDreamJourney]

I hope they will open. How can people live without music ? Without live performances, without living live ? Can we accept being trapped forever in this pandemic ??

[@kenjicostantini5482]

Yes!

[@arthurdamato2668]

This should be performed on every Broadway stage when they reopen.

[@vicentehizon6202]

I’m playing this in September. (The month Broadway reopens)

[@sophieelizabethshort]

I'll be singing this as the opening number of our Cabaret beginning next week. I'm not sure how I'm going to keep it together every night!

[@curtisgrindahl446]

I can't imagine ANY of the great stage actors of the past performing this piece better. Glenn Close is brilliant... what a star!

[@Nensi014]

Elaine and Mazz is muuuch better!

[@dirkandi]

@@Nensi014 The delusion!!

[@Nensi014]

@@dirkandi, the really actual fact💯!!! 😆

[@dirkandi]

@@Nensi014 Of course, darling! Now eat your cookie and go to bed then!

[@Nensi014]

@@dirkandi, oh, poor babe, u even don't know how normal people usually spend their free evenings...🤭 Then I won’t even tell kuz don't wanna to upset u much more than u already are.🥺

[@philipheath8265]

Didn't know she could sing like this until I saw video! Wow! Makes me tingle!

[@silverspaulding514]

Me too! The tingly part! This woman is talented as heck!!!!💋

[@alisonblackwell988]

She played Charity Barnum with Jim Dale as Barnum on Broadway

[@sdseals2076]

She should have done Mama Mia for the singing.

[@seikibrian8641]

Here's an earlier video you might enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKbJgGV8j75pjrM

[@livycat]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKbJgGV8j75pjrM I love the way she sang Send in the Clowns... You should watch it too...

[@abigailelias5566]

Be kind rewind anyone? If you don't know what I'm talking about, Sunset boulevard has apparently just been greenlit for a movie.

[@TheUnseenSoundscape]

Just finished watching and hadn't heard of this though of course I am familiar with the original

[@bashful_michael]

Abigail Elias I'm here because of Be Kind Rewind. I had never seen this performance before and what a beautiful performance it is. I hope Glenn Close finally wins an Oscar when she portrays this role on the big screen.

[@stephaniem6482]

Here because of that video. I genuinely had no clue Glenn Close could sing.

[@erikaneg9094]

Abigail Elias musical version or the movie version?

[@darrenlyle3592]

@@erikaneg9094 Musical

[@samosullivan1744]

The vulnerability Close brings to the roles she plays is miraculous. The anxious look on her face at the beginning is enough to break your heart.

[@theevilqueenreadstoo]

Broke my heart. I just wanted to hug her, telling her it was going to be alright ❤️

[@adamsbriee6330]

Who’s here after Be Kind Rewind said to come and see glenn sing

[@allanmaian]

me, and i'm amazed

[@tbam73]

Hand raised

[@misfittoys5873]

Well I'm definitely back

[@crystalgridart3610]

Lol, yup!

[@natalieadamyk9853]

Me! Also glad to see such a well-researched and presented channel is getting good viewership.

[@robmaxwell189]

How have I gone all this time never knowing Glenn Close could sing like this? Such a poignant performance.

[@aileenwilson7576]

☺️☺️☺️

[@artistphx]

I certainly wouldn't have expected it of her!

[@Nacho-Mamma]

I actually have the "Sunset Boulevard" cast recording with Glenn. And, she is SO MUCH BETTER than Patti Lupone, which I also have, as well as Betty Buckley. After watching Imelda Staunton's "Gypsy" (which she burned that stage up as Rose) & "Sweeney Todd" with her & Michael Ball, I would love to see her take on "Norma Desmond".

[@jetsett1986]

Yasssss, same here, Rob. I had no idea. I already admired and respected her, but jesus fuck! 😍😍😍

[@SusieG]

THIS SONG IS THE BEST 😁

[@shoutinghorse]

Glenn Close is Norma Desmond. The role was made for her, she's perfect.

[@choirkitty]

She really is. The look, the emotion, the voice - shes really a total package for Norma Desmond. Her rendition of Norma has always been my favorite :)

[@haydenanderson8804]

Patti will always be my choice

[@nathanswanson1040]

The role was made (as in specifically written) for Patti LuPone, who was the original. Glenn Close is just as marvelous in the role though.

[@1VampiriA1]

😌

[@correoprivado9953]

@@nathanswanson1040 sorry, the role was made to Gloria Swanson. Patti could sing wonderfully, but she simply can't act. She's not an actress, Glenn yes.

[@melmatthews5876]

Good Lord Almighty. The hair is actually standing on the back of my neck. Glenn Close is absolutely incredible. Such emotion in her performance of this really difficult song. I'm shook! 👏👏👏👏🎵🎶🎼💐💐💐💐💐

[@juneframe4692]

❤

[@kerche]

Her voice is perfection

[@paulasifreslandin5908]

@@kerche Perfect! What an awesome voice and interesting perfomance! 😍😍😍

[@potroastpig]

I'm hoping this pandemic doesn't put the film to rest. Glenn Close was made for this role, we need it immortalized on film. When I saw her do this number on the revival on Broadway a few years back I got tears, which never happens and she got a standing ovation mid show. Like I was in the balcony and the whole theatre was on their feet and stopped the show with their love for her performance.

[@GreenSangha]

I didn't know it was supposed to come to film. I agree that Glenn Close is the quintessential Norma Desmond! Oh, I do hope this gets made! I can imagine how powerful it must have been to see it on Broadway with her in it. I am envious!

[@donmonkey1522]

We’re all still hoping 😊🤞because for sure if they do the movie musical then she’ll definitely win the Oscar

[@Sarjex27]

Samesies.

[@arthurdamato2668]

I saw her in the revival on Broadway too. Not only did she get a standing ovation in the middle of the act - the only time I've seen that - but everyone on stage applauded too, which was especially beautiful because it works both in and out of character: the other characters applauding Norma Desmond, and the other actors applauding Glenn Close.

[@chickpea]

I wish I could've seen it in person, living in Europe and having no way to see recordings of these amazing musicals is awful..

[@enricotolentino1175]

A total knock out performance. if she would reprise this role in movies. It would be a magical scene in cinema's history.. Second oscars for her..

[@justdontdie22]

They will start shooting in October!! :D

First, actually.

I'm really looking forward for this. If done right, it can surely make cinema history.

[@swaralipi6224]

@ but they didn't take a top director.. I hope it's good. He's a Tony winner but as choreographer..not director

@@swaralipi6224 Yes, I've seen the news. I'm kinda divided by it. A first time director is not the way to go. On the other hand, if they had gotten a really big director, it could come off as a too obvious Oscar bait and it would damage her chances again. There's the performance thing too. Some people say Glenn was too subtle in The Wife, whereas Olivia Colman schews the scenery completely with a surprisingly over the top character. Norma Desmond can come off as too obviously over the top. Is a fine line. But anyway, anything will get her an Oscar now. An eighth nomination without any wins is outrageous - think Geraldine Page winning for Trip to Bountiful. Thinking back, Jessica Tandy won her Oscar at 81 years of age. Glenn still have time.

[@robrena1]

Saw her last night. Audience applauded when she first came on stage, and she received a standing ovation from the entire audience for FOUR bows. What a wonderful performance from a truly professional actress!

[@kierancrotty1848]

+Rob Smith Yes I saw her last night as well.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

+Rob Smith Last night??? Has _Sunset Boulevard_ been revived and I missed it???

[@robrena1]

+T.E. Burgos Hi, yes Sunset Boulevard is back on the West End at the London Coliseum theatre for a limited run of 3/5 weeks(??) with american actress Glenn Close in the lead. Fantastic performance worth every penny, BOOK NOW!!!

[@t.e.burgos3263]

+Rob Smith Hey, Rob! You are the best. I cannot believe I had no clue about this mini-revival. When _Sunset Boulevard_ first opened in New York (I think it was 1994), I saw it (Close also starred) and I became an instant fan. It is one of my favorite musical experiences ever; I am still surprised that I never heard anything about this. Anyway, thanks, man, and have an awesome day! :-)

[@strobe155]

HOLY Cow! what a great 'hidden' story! Thanks for posting!

[@PsicologiaAyurveda]

In my opinion, Glenn Close is the only one who gives the emotions and the nuances that the song needs. Pure sensitivity! She uses the pianísimo and forte at the right moments.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

Yes. A neighbor has the Streisand CD Back To Broadway, and played me S."s version. It sounded so generic, and emotionally detached. I kept on thinking at various points, "That's not the way to sing that line" When Glenn Close thunders, "I've come home at last!" Glenn's cadence and volume are exactly right - and send chills down my spine.

[@davidsigalow7349]

Elaine Page, who also performed the role, comes close.

[@Nensi014]

Your opinion is absolutely wrong.

[@piripuru1]

Very well said!

[@noahhutchins5164]

What I adore about her portrayal is you can FEEL the decades she's been away from what she loves. So many other actresses I've seen take on this number come across as if they are either excited to be on film for the first time, or maybe had been away a few years. With Glenn Close, the swell and roller coaster of her emotions truly convey how her heart has ached to return for longer than she can remember. It's just so beautiful, raw, and genuine

[@straak]

You know in the original film Norma is the type old age of 40

[@carolyngara9169]

I love how her face and mannerisms portray the silent film star that she was. Wonderful actress!

[@michaelgreisinger5255]

Glenn's the quintessential Norma Desmond..some dawg her for not being as great a singer as some of the actresses that have played the role but none can touch Glenn as an actress..plus Glenn can actually sing her add off..

[@brendan-kailerlieb4347]

I I saw Ms. Close in this role in 1995. She was brilliant. I am so happy London is finally going to see her towering performance.

[@iana.hawkins6780]

Me too! NYC. Fabulous. Three weeks before Ms Close left and BB took over.

[@iana.hawkins6780]

I was lucky to see her too, on Broadway in 1995. Just 3 weeks before she finished her stint there. Amazing and breathtaking. So lucky! We were on a visit to NYC from Australia. WOW! Managed to get her autograph too.

[@marilynpostwalla3635]

What a gift. Her exquisite bone structure, luminous eyes, supreme acting, and a glorious voice. A perfect Broadway Diva. She should have been an Oscar winner long, long ago.

[@hughjackman107]

Thanks for your beautiful committee and your support

[@l.a.3479]

​@@hughjackman107Committee?

[@Nobodyelsehasthishandle]

@@l.a.3479 Clearly meant comment.

[@vermont741]

She shouldve won for Fatal Attraction and Dangerous Liaisons

[@emiscand]

I love that in the limited time she had in this special for ALW she dropped right into character and hit it on the mark and walked off. Mesmerising .

[@navydoll]

i find it deplorable that some people write detracting comments about Glenn Close's performance- i think those detractors forget to realize that SHE is an actress with a very fine voice who actually does take the part of Norma Desmond on stage- there are great divas like Shirley Bassey who maybe can belt out this song better then Glenn Close but SHE can certainly outact all of them!

[@avesraggiana]

Yeah, yes. You had to be there, as I was, for Glenn Close, Betty Buckley, Petula Clark and Patti Lupone, between 1993 and 1995. The real singers, Lupone, Buckley and Clark, were great as Norma, just great! Definitely phenomenal singers. But I don’t remember them. Glenn Close was earth-shattering. And I can never forget her.

[@pabs619sd]

EXACTLY. Sure they can sing better, but it's the acting behind it that really makes it a deep performance and Glenn Close is ON. POINT. After all if any of there people actually KNOW the story line it is about a: SILENT FILM ACTRESS (they did not use voice, ONLY their FACE) who has become irrelevant after sound film was created. THUS her facial emotions and acting are more important than her voice. Let the haters talk, she still has her Tony's and is apparently filming Sunset Boulevard the musical while in London.

[@ellamarie2258]

Hahhaha...those idiots can't even wipe their axxxxes properly. She has the perfect voice, musical theater voice etc. EXCELLENT

[@ReAnnRing]

Indeed!

[@silverspaulding514]

Norma Desmond ,the character,is a force isn't she? Any actor who plays her, embodies her, is a brave person. A talented person.....💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@stephaniebridges8407]

I have always said that Glenn Close, as well as Meryl, is the finest American actress since the Golden Age giants. And she sings beautifully. Her voice will never challenge LuPone, but her interpretation is lifted by her godlike acting chops into something so sublime, I will forever thank god or mother gaia, for the chance to watch her take Norma Desmond into that place preserved for the immortals.

[@curubitopower2447]

Támara im so agree with you

[@CarolineAnnMartinCAT]

tamara andre. I never considered her on par with Meryl Streep until I saw her in "Death and the Maiden" on Broadway. 25 years later, I still have chills "hearing" her last lines in the show... She has such an amazing stage presence.

[@rpatex9886]

Tamara Andre I could not agree with you more. Glenn is a top-tier actress like Meryl Streep. A star performance is more than just a perfect voice. It's also the nuances and imperfections a trained actress brings to a character as grand and flawed as Norma Desmond. Glenn Close is a national treasurer, and I am so grateful we have an actress so exceptionally talented as her gracing the screen, the stage and television. May she continue for many years to come.

[@CarolineAnnMartinCAT]

rpa tex absolutely! I always get Meryl Streep and Glenn Close confused because both of them are such incredible actresses. I don't think anybody can touch them.

[@grimanes]

Tamara Andre never a truer word spoken...I wish more people had your perception.

[@brunolovattialegro]

Without a doubt, Glenn Close is the most wronged actress in the history of cinema. Total lack of respect, consideration and humanity the Academy of Oscars never gave her a statuette. An extremely talented, unique, special, competent, deserving, magnanimous actress ... who unfortunately never had the recognition she truly deserves. It was already for Glenn Close to have at least 3 Oscars. I hope that justice will finally be done at the Oscar 2021 with her interpretation of the film Hilbilly Elegy. I hope Netflix will make a heavy and strong campaign. The Academy will never be able to correct all the regrettable injustices that Glenn Close suffered throughout his career. This movie star cannot die without winning an Oscar. Let the entire voting public have a minimum of compassion and empathy. God bless Glenn Close. Justice for Glenn Close! 🥇👑 #Oscars2021 #GlennCloseDeservesOscar #HilbillyElegy #Netflix #GlennClose #Oscar2021 #JusticeForGlennClose

[@steppeaa]

I just rewatched Dangerous Liaisons the other day and she was amazing even way back then! I hope she crushes Sunset Boulevard the movie like she did this performance!

[@outinsider]

give her supporting for Hillbilly Elegy, but give her Best Leading for Sunset Boulevard!

[@gustavohorn2194]

But the most painful moment was 2019 when she surprisingly lost for The Wife after a whole “finally winning” scenario was created with the preliminary awards and media buzz. It was very awkward and uncomfortable to say the least.

[@johnferrier2803]

No one could possibly sing and visually interpret this song as well as she does in this remarkable performance. She literally owns this song!

[@gillianmilton9209]

I missed Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway by 1 day in 1995, am I sorry now, hearing this. Isn't her diction perfect?

[@victordunson719]

Betty Buckley owns it, Glenn might be renting it.

[@ellamarie2258]

wow..this woman ALWAYS amazes me. Ive always loved NEVER EVER KNEW SHE could SING. WOWOWOOWOWOWOW.. Glenn... AMAZING

[@marcela21884]

Oh, she can sing and sings great. Have you heard "Send in the Clowns". You'll cry...

[@tomoz5052]

This sends shivers down my spine, beautiful and haunting performance, Glenn Close is superb.

[@debbieevans5447]

me too everytime i hear this i do :)

[@queerchoreography54]

Oz Yellow she really acts when she sings, it makes it twice as good.

[@raewynurwin4256]

Thank you Glen, so enjoyed your performance, arohanui from New Zealand.

[@LaurinGarcia]

Glenn Close needs to sing this song at the opening of the 2021 Tony Awards. 🖤

[@Funsoul8]

Yes with a mask on…lol

[@janae4778]

I'm not even playing anymore. Give this woman her oscar, or shit's getting ugly, man!

[@donmonkey1522]

100% agree!!!

[@leonardo_Fabri]

I didn't know she could sing so beautifully. Glenn is one of my favorite actrees of Holywood, by far (probably along with Meryl and Viola)... ❤️

[@seikibrian8641]

She's won three Tony Awards for her staring roles on Broadway. Here she is singing Sondheim's "Send In The Clowns" in 2009: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKbJgGV8j75pjrM

[@belenhernandezbenavente3420]

Neither díd I

[@PeanutsAssorted]

Since we know this is being turned into a film with Glenn as the lead... holy crap, this better be the one she get's the Oscar for, it better happen

[@mauneenbiggs6282]

Patricia Routledge Presents

[@robloxplayer63]

Can’t wait to see that!

[@christianealshut1123]

I hope so - she was already cheated the last time she was nominated for The Wife - and to tell the truth she was cheated for Albert Nobbs as well (I've never seen that movie, but I applaud her for the mere fact of moving beyond her comfort zone, which I think is the mark of the great actor)...I can't imagine anyone else doing Norma justice; she is the only one who makes us also see the glorious Norma as she once was and how she hopes to be again - the worst mistake for this role would be to play her like a "What ever Happened to Baby Jane" knockoff. And I love her voice - a lot of those Broadway people sound as if they are straining their voice to death when belting,, but she just sounds effortless. My - what a Grizabella for Cats she might have been - perhaps could be still; in my opinion it's not a young woman's role.

[@donmonkey1522]

I think if they do make the movie, which I’m very much hoping they do, then she’ll definitely win an Oscar

[@beaellie9766]

@@christianealshut1123 Albert Nobbs - she is EXCELLENT. She is always good to excellent; unfortunately the other women she is nominated with are also good to excellent. I think she splits votes with many of them causing her to lose for the Oscar. She keeps working and I hope someday gets rewarded. ("The Wife" - she was good but Olivia Colman was exceptional! Though I slept through "The Iron Lady", Streep was excellent, too, though I thought Michelle Williams should have won that year.)

[@Peter125o]

Every move, every facial expression, every intonation.... Is magic. Oh Glenn you put tears in my eyes.

[@mariejenkins3172]

This is brilliant I really didn’t know Glenn Close could sing like that, her expression is wonderful

[@MrWmJosephSmithIII]

She seems like maybe a professional.

[@meto2854]

Am I the only one who thinks Glenn Close is arguably a better interpreter than LuPone, at least in this role? Good singing has nothing to do with how high, or long you can belt. Those are crowd-pleasers yes, but Close's idiomatic phrasing, sonorous chest voice and top-notch acting are more impressive to me than LuPone's mannerisms.

[@iana.hawkins6780]

You are sooo right! Horses for courses; Glen Close was born for this role; Lupone was born to clone Eva Peron. Both are brilliant.

[@nadinetengco9911]

MnikM AGREE!!!

[@richardknecht809]

Yes, I am with you

[@jcartner3530]

fol jamb You’re right in your assessment of Ms Close’s vulnerabilities with respect to the singing, but it plays EXACTLY as the character needs to be played: a has been that has lost touch of her craft and her society. While there arn’t many things to grumble about, they play well into the character. And Glenn Close’s portrayal of Norma Desmond is spot on, which in my opinion the other women who played her failed to nail. Glenn submerged herself into this role and literally made it her own, which is why she was able to come back 30 years later and sell the house out months in advance. She could still go out on Broadway and sell 5 or 10 years worth of shows in a heartbeat. The other ladies could never accomplish that. As for what happened, the story of Sunset Boulevard is one of those where you have to be in the mood to sit through the storyline. Even the movie had problems. The reason the stage show has a following now in the US and abroad is partly to do with the actress and then the music. Glenn Close revamped the show with just her presence and ability to connect with the audience. From there, it was just having to play videos until she came back around.

[@scotthutcheson8392]

I saw Betty Buckley do it on Broadway after Glenn left the show. She was fantastic.

[@eggsybenedict7014]

I just saw Glenn Close in the current revival on Broadway, and it was one of the most powerful performances I have ever had the pleasure to witness in theater. "With one look, I put words to shame", indeed.

[@TheNewyorker009]

It’s easily in my top five performances by a leading actress in a musical. And I’ve seen some good ones.

[@dtrix10kc]

Oh my goodness Glenn. Such a beautiful voice. I never knew she could sing like this. ❤😭❤

[@dayannegoncalves3991]

I dont know why I'm frightened I know my way around here The cardboard trees, the painted seas, the sound here Yes, a world to rediscover, But I'm not in any hurry, And I need a moment. The whispered conversations In overcrowded hallways. The atmosphere as thrilling here as always. Feel the early morning madness, Feel the magic in the making, Why, everythings as if we never said goodbye. I've spent so many mornings Just trying to resist you. I'm trembling now, you cant know how I've missed you. Missed the fairy tale adventures In this ever spinning playground. We were young together. I'm coming out of makeup, The lights already burning. Not long until the cameras will start turning. And the early morning madness, And the magic in the making, Yes, everythings as if we never said goodbye. I dont want to be alone, That's all in the past. This world's waited long enough, I've come home at last. And this time will be bigger And brighter than we knew it. So watch me fly, we all know I can do it. Could I stop my hand from shaking, Has there ever been a moment With so much to live for? The whispered conversations In overcrowded hallways. So much to say, not just today, but always. We'll have early morning madness, We'll have magic in the making, Yes, everythings as if we never said goodbye. Yes, everythings as if we never said goodbye, We taught the world new ways to dream. I just wanted to keep track of it, if you enjoy it it’s fine too 🧡

[@ricardod.79]

Gracias : )

[@kirstyfairley1585]

For someone who says she'd never had vocal training until she took the role of Norma Desmond her voice is incredible, I can't understand why some people criticise her singing. She's also an incredible actress (one of my favourites) & from just seeing these clips of her in the role she is definately the best Norma Desmond I've seen. Would love to see her take on roles in other musicals.

[@michaelpfalzon2119]

Kirsty Fairley If that is what she actually sad, she lied. She has been singing since the 60s. She keeps hiding that fact.

[@TheNewyorker009]

She was in the musical Barnum, so I doubt she said that.

[@theevilqueenreadstoo]

Agreed!

[@oldvlognewtricks]

It’s a Broadway musical: it’s unreasonable to expect people to give you credit for trying

[@pamelaludwig5556]

Oh my word. I was a huge Glenn Close fan. I never knew she could sing like this! Now I'm her #1 fan. Just flawless.

[@seikibrian8641]

She's won three Tony Awards for her roles on Broadway. Here's a video of her singing "Send In The Clowns" from "A Little Night Music" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKbJgGV8j75pjrM

[@sc3pt1c4L]

I knew she was an actress but I never knew she was such a talented and amazing singer. I bow humbly before her majesty and presence!

[@MrWmJosephSmithIII]

Because you don’t research.

[@Gigigamble]

OK, How does she manage to be big and subtle, tragically optimistic, how does she play all these different things in one song - packed a lifetime in it...holy mackerel...

[@kayaustin975]

Andrew Lloyd Webbers' musicals are always theatrical, so using an actor who can sing, as he has done many times for his leading roles is much preferable to a singer who can act. Glenn Close is stunning. She has the theatricality and voice needed for this role.

[@dinasztie13]

I saw her two days ago. Unforgettable... Brilliant... I couldn't even imagine...

[@clevm002]

I saw her on Saturday ! Was seriously amazing - such a captivating actress

[@PeaceFan1]

I can see why Patti lupone was Fired and they Hired Glenn Close for this role.. she is just BRILLIANT!!! Give her a Damn OSCAR Already!!!

[@wannababrit]

An astounding performance - including her facial expressions. I never even knew Glenn Close could sing! This is theatre at its ultimate: unbeatable and, hopefully, unstoppable.

[@donmonkey1522]

I completely agree she if utter perfection, her facial expressions are so mesmerizing and top class of acting for a legend. I hope she reprises her role and wins her long overdue Oscar!! Cheers

[@MPR58]

We saw Ms Close perform yesterday in this role at the Palace Theater. Her entire performance was amazing. The lead up to and the performance of this number literally took my breath away. There was not a dry eye in the theater. She is her generation's greatest and probably one of the best of all time.

[@herasmarket]

Who would have thought? I wonder what drove her to the theater?

[@robertlavallee591]

She displayed all the emotions of the character,vulnerable,madness and lost hope,she may not be born a singer,but Glenn Close came as close as you can to being a natural singer with the right amount of coaching,she nailed it

[@MrWmJosephSmithIII]

She seems like a professional

[@basaberns7048]

This for me is what Musical Theatre is all about! I saw Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden a few years ago and she was magnificent but this performance at the Albert Hall was one of the best performances on stage I have ever seen. Her acting, singing, expressions and the emotion in her eyes are wonderful. For some reason I woke up this morning thinking about it and had to watch this clip straight away. Truly incredible Glenn Close!

[@bernardcleary4330]

I'm obsessed with the way she sings the phrase "in this ever-spinning playground." The little chuckle on the word "playground" seems perfectly delusional/deranged -- a choice I heard her make again in person in the 2017 Broadway reboot. I love this woman!

[@nikolaoschrysafidis6304]

Glenn Close should have won an oscar just for being Glenn Close!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Here here!!!!! Yes, she is a good actor...Very very nice.....

[@calebmatthews2026]

it just might be her year!... We'll see!!!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

@@calebmatthews2026 Not bad if it is!!!!

[@jcartner3530]

jiak lostr she might this year!!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

@@jcartner3530 I agree with you....

[@christianramos8858]

3:48 Just wow!! She is phenomenal actress and the singing is just a Bonus.

[@freshname]

That moment was simply heartbreaking. The most touching singing/acting ever.

[@brianlipensky1722]

No matter if she's playing a psychotic woman who has an affair with a married man, a cutthroat lawyer, a Homeland security officer, a vice president, a crazed millionaire chasing after Dalmatian puppies, or an aging silver screen actress, Glen Close (much like Meryl Streep) is a true entertainer.

[@luisguillen97]

Thee absolute greatest emotionally conveyed performance. Glenn fucking Close.

[@osielescalante2785]

My heart broke (despite being ecstatic over Olivia winning) for Glenn after losing the Oscar for the seventh time 😭. Just a couple of days later however I read that she was reprising her role as Norma in the film version of Sunset Boulevard and fingers crossed- she’ll win for this🤞🏽

[@andrewmark2783]

She's got a couple other very baity sounding films in production. I still have faith. But even if she never wins, she's the best actress who ever lived, for me. Just as Peter O'toole was the greatest actor ever, despite never winning an Oscar.

[@SirPlainview]

Those next movies on the horizon are the one and only reason I still have some faith. But the Oscars are gonna have to prove they don’t hate her now.

[@andrewmark2783]

@@SirPlainview To me, I would want her to win for one of her career best performances at this point, so that people can't turn round and say she won because she's overdue.

[@hughjackman107]

Thanks for your beautiful committee

[@toledanogelainirusso3987]

No matter what character she recreates, she gives them full credibility and unique magnetism, whether she is the sociopath of "Fatal Atraction", the bitter and cruel aunt of "The House of the Spirits", the almost heroic consort of "The Wife" , absolutely always manages to penetrate deep into the soul of the public.

[@toledanogelainirusso3987]

For strange reasons, she still doesn't receibe her first oscar, but that must be occur soon.

[@mattdeans9873]

I've listened to them all: Lupone, Streisand, Paige, Buckley, Carroll, Clark..... no one holds a candle to Glenn Close

[@gorgeous6737]

With all do respect... Streisand is the best at belting and pronouncing and performing. Don't ever say anyone is better than Babs

[@tracymcmillan1466]

@@gorgeous6737Obviously, there is no denying Streisand has an extraordinary voice, I think maybe the best ever although we might get an argument from Bassey fans. But in this performance Glenn Close voice and movements add more passion. She seems to be living the character and I think you know and realize that.

[@Anonymous-xm8ir]

Matt Deans in interpretation, styling and emotion, no, no one touches her on that. Vocal ability and range, however, Lupone run rings about the rest. But, this isn’t what the song is about. Glenn, hopefully will win the Oscar next year for the film version. Let’s hope it’s not another Cats

[@nathanzimmermann9648]

Of all the performances Close comes nearest to achieving a Swanson like quality. Lupone and Streisand have greater ranges but Close is reminiscent of Billy Wilder's original vision of Norma Desmond.

[@mjoneschange]

Possibly the best performance of this song in its history. Unbelievable!

[@MrRee-rs5dm]

+Michael Jones She can't sing. Betty Buckley sings rings around her.

[@avesraggiana]

+Frankly speaking Yes. Betty Buckley sings rings around her, as does Patti Lupone, Petula Clarke, Elaine Paige and Diahnne Carroll. Glenn Close even concedes as much, that amongst her fellow cast members and fellow Norma Desmonds, she was always “the weakest singer”. But - if you ever saw her perform, no, live and breathe as Norma Desmond...I can’t even begin to describe how breath taking she was, how spellbinding she was, and how utterly and completely compelling. I’ll never, ever again witness a theatrical performance as magnificent as hers. Ever.

[@libbychecks1001]

+Frankly speaking Singing is only half the performance....and Glenn Close does it all better.

[@walterwolfglick5246]

Glenn OWNS this role!

[@walterwolfglick5246]

YES. Great observation. And so obvious.

[@richsj1065]

With her caliber of a talent, how come the academy keeps on ignoring her?

[@TheNewyorker009]

Because she takes on tough women and the old white dudes don’t like thosevwomen. Norma is a fragile enough role to get her their support. She’s really amazing in the part.

[@glennnadelbach7227]

I was lucky enough to see Glenn Close on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard. What a performance!!!!

[@sheridavenport9129]

Me too. ❤

[@irisq3123]

No one does this song justice except for Glenn Close. Sunset Boulevard is her role

[@JaiPickOfficial]

I love her but Betty Buckley’s performance was in different level.

[@donmonkey1522]

100% agree

[@smilingv1921]

Chris Colfer sang this song in Glee season 2 episode 18. I think he also did an excellent job with this song.

[@rachellacourt3320]

Phenomenal

[@theevilqueenreadstoo]

I agree. It’s beautiful 😍

[@SoCalFKK]

At this moment in the show you want everything to go Norma's way. It gets me every time.

[@plato12000]

The OLYMPIC standard Norma Desmond, Glenn is starring in this role at London's Coliseum theatre for five weeks in April/May 2016. Don't miss the chance to see her!

[@mavericktamu]

+GAY JESUS saw it yesterday. She is spectacular. the best

[@smilescomeforfree5855]

I always suspected you were a homosexual.

[@mavericktamu]

excuse me? who the heck are you?

[@smilescomeforfree5855]

+Maverick Liberty I was commenting facetiously to "Jesus", not to you, Maverick. Apologies.

[@kevinlongman007]

+Stellarskyane ha ha ha

[@angelahamman2810]

Holy Smokes!! She has a commanding voice that demands attention. I know that she has mine. Bravo! Bravo! 🌹🌹

[@scattysafari7742]

Is anyone else fascinated by her eyes? That light luminous blue,slightly teary, with so many emotions conveyed at once- fear, delight, instability, excitement. Her micro-facial expressions are a masterclass in acting. Just magnificent.

[@steppeaa]

is it blue? I could have sworn they were green!

[@tillyboos]

She has ONE of the MOST magnetic faces of any actress I've seen.

[@donmonkey1522]

@@tillyboos I know her face is soo captivating!!! One of the all time greats

[@gavinstrachan1373]

Agree with you gavin in Hastings

[@andrewmark2783]

@@tillyboos especially in "Dangerous Liaisons" and "Damages". With one look, she really does play every part...

[@leemclaury6251]

Hoping Glenn wins an Oscar this year . After all these failed attempts she sure deserves one .

[@stuartashbourne-martin9629]

I don't need you aware of this but she's actually a film called the wife I don't know what it's about I think it's about a woman who's been cheated on by a husband but after all these years I could not agree with him or she deserves Oscar after Oscar after Oscar she is Glenn Close when I was watching this clip I actually thought she look like Joan Crawford

[@markmh835]

@@stuartashbourne-martin9629 -- I've seen the small gem of a movie -- "The Wife" -- that Glenn Close is nominated for Best Actress. It did not get a really wide release. Pity. SPOILER ALERT: the movie isn't about infidelity. It's about a wife who is a better writer than her professor husband, and she allows him to publish her novels under his more famous name -- and he ends up winning the Nobel Prize. Her journey from devoted wife to hatred and rage is a master class in intense emotional acting. An Academy Award for her is well-deserved, indeed long overdue.

[@swaralipi6224]

Not this time again again :'(

[@markmh835]

@@swaralipi6224 -- I know. Sucks lemons big time. I was SO disappointed for Glenn. 😥 (Plus she looked regal in that gold gown. I wanted to see her on stage with that golden statue.)

[@TheNewyorker009]

Shecan wear a Norma gown when she wins in 2021 for Sunset.

[@bjbinmke]

Every note is pitch perfect. Tonal quality as wel.

[@Anonymous-xm8ir]

Here's my 2 cents...As a big fan of the film, and particularly Gloria Swanson's iconic performance, I have to say that vocally Lupone is sensational; her phrasing is perfect, her 0:59 stylings are engaging and wondrous; she shines so bright, I could listen to her all day. However, I feel that she just isn't quite mature or perhaps experienced enough to understand Norma, who is supposed to be a reclusive and forgotten silent era film star in her late 50's. She has the passion, the presence, the singing chops, but dramatically she needed to be more damaged, childlike, melodramatic for the role. Glenn Close, (two years older than Lupone and a seasoned Hollywood actress) although her singing isn't quite in the same league, her performance as Norma is both moving and deranged, with undercurrents of camp fragility, mirroring Swanson in the film, all the while taking the role to a place of utter intangible torment and comic tragedy. I believe Close really understood what a vulnerable and childlike person Norma was, and she portrays that brilliantly. Both performances are without a doubt equally great, but tonally and dramatically vastly different.

[@zimatar489]

She deserves the Oscar 2019 and the next one for the movie version of Sunset Boulevard. It's a pity that they chose a newby over this legendary actress. Glenn Close belongs to the best of the best of performers on Stage, TV and Movies.

[@seikibrian8641]

"She deserves the Oscar 2019" What movie role did she play in 2019? I'm not aware of anything since 2017.

[@burtingsy2784]

Olivia Colman is not a newbie.

[@cookingprof]

As a big fan of the Broadway Musicals ... There are some artists that have the stamina to do 9 shows / week. This lady nails every performance .

[@sagdragon64]

I saw the revival of Sunst BLVD on Broadway last summer. Ms. Close's performance was beyond words. It was an incredible experience... and from the 3rd row!!! :-D

[@SkyWire88]

I had 4th row when she first opened in SSB on Broadway. IT WAS AMAZING to be that close and be able to see the pupils in her eyes as she sang near the edge of the stage. The incredible power of her voice near blew me into the seat behind me. It felt like she could shake the walls of the theater with that voice. Amazing, AMAZING actress !

[@JArtfulLiving]

Best interpretation, perfect combination of acting and singing. Truly unforgettable performance by Glenn Close.

[@witchbtch8155]

Anyone else shocked as hell because they had no idea that Glenn Close could sing? JUST discovering this musical.

[@steppeaa]

I knew she'd done Sunset but I was like "oh okay whatever it's Glenn Close more a film actor than a stage singer but hey they all try their hand at the stage, she only won the Tony because it was the only musical that year" and then I found this posted on Reddit and was FLOORED.

[@ssaamuele]

Give an Oscar to Glenn Close please!!!

[@taragragg400]

They did.

[@markmh835]

@@taragragg400 -- No. Glenn Close won a Golden Globe Award in January for her role in "The Wife." The Academy Awards (Oscars) aren't until the end of February. Glenn has never won an Oscar -- but this might be her year. It better be.

[@yenhen1976]

Is necessary.

[@ad8554]

Cruella de ville is oscar worthy alone. She was Cruella

[@rebeccalucero3666]

It would be a tony award for Broadway, stage performance

[@rhymeandreasoning]

When you are an actor it is all about the face...the face structure, the eyes...Glenn has THAT FACE.

[@TheNewyorker009]

She can say what she feels without using a word. That’s very difficult...almost impossible to teach. And this role will get her the Oscar.

[@collinnc2001]

And a pleasant personality which of course she has

[@whitneyryangarrity5265]

Of course, theatre people know that Close started her career in musical theatre. She originated the role Chairy in Barnum. Her singing comes as no surprise

[@wishingonthemoon1]

What a beautiful voice, a beautiful performance, and a beautiful woman. I’ve never seen Close sing before, I’m in awe

[@bashful_michael]

Watching this makes me sad that she still hasn't won an Oscar. I hope she wins for reprising this role on the big screen.

[@eddyalvarez8351]

I'm with you I hope they finally they give her this Oscar. I feel like it means more to us than her but she's an amazing actress. And the academy members shall rot a but more after they're dead if they don't give this woman at least one Oscar.

[@lindapoulton2982]

What an amazing performance! She lived the part, and it went straight to the heart! Just listen to the audience!

[@paulbernstein4108]

She is one of the best actress on stage or screne.

[@JoaoAlves-yx3rb]

Why the fuck this woman don't have an Oscar ?!?!?!?!?

[@anaclarasixel4177]

Look at this, Jesus... she’s not from this world. The Oscar doesn’t deserve her! She’s bigger!

[@ladymcfabulous]

Seen this amazing woman last night in London. Absolutely breathtaking

[@avesraggiana]

+Krysia Ramsey Did you really?! Can she still sing?

[@ladymcfabulous]

+Aves Raggiana yes! She was out of this world. She IS Norma Desmond!

[@daveengland6030]

+Krysia Rumsey saw this on Saturday, absolutely amazing. Bucket list moment for me.

[@ladymcfabulous]

+Cowboy Dan yes I was there Saturday evening, incredible seats too. She deserved the continuous standing ovation! One of my bucket list too

[@avesraggiana]

Krysia Rumsey Cowboy Dan I’m going to step out on a limb here and presume you’re both British, with a partiality to Elaine Paige in the role of Norma Desmond. To write so glowingly of Glenn Close’s performance is quite remarkable. I was afraid that with the passage of twenty years, Glenn Close’s acting, and more importantly, singing chops had attenuated. I envy you both for having witnessed “[her] return!"

[@Anthro777]

Her voice has only gotten better with age

[@jimstokes6742]

like fine wine

[@Sam-pb8jq]

This best actress race made me jump for joy for underrated Olivia Colman, and at the same time broke my heart for long overdue Glenn Close

[@tonirose6776]

Oh, me too! Not that I think Coleman underrated - she's just not been in large Hollywood roles that North Americans would see. (I'm Canadian, so we seem to be more in touch with British culture/arts.). Close was so riveting in The Wife. The Oscars cannot possibly chose 'rightly' between two such disparate roles.

[@trishwsmom4289]

This performance still just blows me away....thrilling. Such a beautiful and powerful voice but she really performed the lyrics. Definitely goosebumps.

[@hughjackman107]

Thanks for your beautiful committee and your support

[@johnwhiting5747]

Glenn Close gives the story with strong acting that convinces all who view this knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that she IS Norma Desmond. Riveting, magnificent, and beautiful. The way she phrases the word pictures, singing the melody is unforgettable.

[@sinatriapringgondani7275]

watched her in a from a very distant seat, and yet i still could feel her magic. she gave me goosebumps.

[@anhucnguyenhuynh7535]

i have watched thousands of versions of this song, but glenn close's rendition still has yet to be topped by anyone else's, she must win the oscar for this role

[@napili00]

Glenn Close starred in the original American full production in Los Angeles before the show transferred to Broadway. I was fortunate to see her performance twice in LA and once again in New York. I saw most of the other divas in the role later as well. Something special and rare happened in those early days in LA: everyone in the audience knew they had just seen one of the greatest performances of their life and exactly in unison everyone leaped to their feet all at the same moment when Glenn came out to a thunderous standing ovation. She also received a standing O after this song as I recall. I can only recall the same happening with Michael Crawford in Phantom, and more recently with the original cast of Hamilton.

[@BTURNER1961]

Musical stage work is not about a great voice, or great acting, or fine comedic timing or incredible dancing. Its about just enough of each of those attributes that the role requires plus an extraordinary stage presence. It is the latter that gets people to reach into their wallets to spend serious dollars for a ticket, and then do it again three weeks later dragging others with him. Close proved herself able to get those wallets open in this role, whether it translates on a KZbin clip is irrelevant.

[@AllenMQuinn]

We're FINALLY getting a film adaptation with Glenn. She'll get the Oscar for this, hands down

[@thomasmagnum3588]

When??? 2023 and nothing yet

[@nicholc7300]

Who knew that cruella had such a beautiful powerful singing voice

[@larrycj4382]

I saw Glen sing this when she was in the original Broadway production of "Sunset Boulevard". She litterally stopped the show with her performance of this song! After she finished singing it, the audience (myself included) jumped out of their seats with riotous applause which seemed to go on forever! Will never ever forget that experience! I have seen many shows on Broadway & the West End over the years and never experienced anything like that. She is a legend!!!

[@larrycj4382]

@@sirlancelote8290 We did! We were also so touched by her performance - some were crying too!

[@napili00]

Same in LA where the American show originated before going to Broadway. Huge standing ovation again when she appeared for her curtain call...everyone leaped to their feet at once in unison. We knew we had just seen one of the greatest performances of our lifetime!

[@Splurge24]

Did that get a standing ovation???? DID THAT GET A MUTHA F’ING STANDING OVATION?!?! Because I standing on my tip toes in my underwear at home applauding for dear life. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@irinalaskina5055]

I love Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard! She's the best Norma Desmond!

[@anneasher5140]

Ирина Ласкина q

[@jimstokes6742]

YES! Ah, the early morning madness!

[@JulieWallis1963]

Ирина Ласкина I loved Ria Jones in the role of Norma, breathtaking. (Check her out on KZbin)

[@Perpetuallysippingcoconutwater]

damn she deserves an Oscar!! There's more acting in her eyelashes than some actresses did in their whole fucking career

[@catherinehumphries5491]

One of the great highlights of my life was seeing her on Broadway in Sunset Blvd. Tears streamed down my face. It was beautiful ❤

[@elizabethmcwilliams7368]

Wow... lucky you. She would have been brilliant I'm sure 😊

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

I will admit that others have sung this better (ruthie henshall mainly) but no one on this earth has come close to Glenn Close for sheer acting brilliance

[@madeleineschumacher7828]

Had no idea, Glenn Close could sing like that. Sublime and beautiful. What a gifted, great artist she is!

[@taylorchapman-sutton1742]

As a kid I was a huge ALW fan. I had the DVD of this concert from the age of 11 or so. I'll never forget Michael Ball singing 'Gethsemane' or Glenn Close singing 'As If We Never Said Goodbye'. She's not the voice of the century but her overall performance is utterly captivating.

[@johnwhiting5747]

The academy made a big mistake not giving her the Oscar for THE WIFE.

[@jacobmartinez5461]

Yes but I know she will get her Oscar soon !!!

[@rr7firefly]

Everyone talks about Streisand singing this at the very beginning of her comeback concert, BUT Glenn does a smashing good turn with this. I think she's great. And for me it is a real surprise. I had no idea she could sing.