Patti Lupone WITH ONE LOOK: World premiere SUNSET BOULEVARD

[@julianstefanosmolcic1920]

Because of her enormous voice, people forget what a great actor Patti LuPone is. She is exquisite.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

The thing is, an enormous voice is the last thing the role needs.

[@hefinrosser8685]

But her brilliant acting added to the score that has been lowered for every other actress xx

[@安卓-v8g]

Her voice is kind of rough, though. I am not talking about the tempo- rubato.

[@Roberto_Lopez202]

The best one was Glenn Close in this role. She is a great actress and noy overacted as LuPone.

[@samuelbrown112]

Patti has a softness here that I haven’t seen before, it’s heartbreakingly beautiful. She is a true musical theatre icon.

[@WelshHomo87]

No she doesn't. Doesn't hold a candle to Glenn Close who truly understood the role

[@andrewholland9097]

@@WelshHomo87 It seems you aren’t able to see the beauty here that Mr. Brown sees, and that I see - but it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Could not agree more!!!

[@djkmusic60]

She is so brilliant here, it's frightening. Her voice is thrilling, her acting brilliant, the vocal quality stunning, and she just kills it. Really amazing

[@carolineorchange21]

This is a classic example of how our girl is an actress who sings. The vocals are flawless but the character is almost realized - and this is a reading. God, I love her.

[@crazyguy98456978]

I've never seen her perform with such softness before it is almost heartbreaking. It is absolutely gorgeous.

[@andygreen1a]

Patti was the original and by far the best Norma. She’s mesmerising. I saw her in the original London production. She has perfect diction and enunciation. Every word is crystal clear. She’s a phenomenally talented actress. She becomes whatever character she’s playing. What an amazing voice. Even now in 2023 at age 74, her voice hasn’t dimmed. Thank you for uploading this.

[@hefinrosser8685]

I have to say I'd love to hear an interview between Patti Lupone and Elaine Paige about their experiences during Evita ❤

[@beacherry]

Her singing fully expresses Norma’s passion and madness. These two characters go back and forth through out the song and the line that divides the two becomes blurry. Her ability to switch from one to another makes you feel compassionate for Norma.

[@mistertea603]

I've watched videos of each of the Great actresses who have performed this (Barbara Glen and Patti, and yes I do want a show called that) listened when I couldn't, and I have to say I love each of their interpretations Glen's was cartoonish yet graceful and heartbreaking with a ethos that is yet unrivaled in any female performer I've seen live, Barbara's natural charm and beautiful voice where a treasure to behold, and Patty plays it with a Grace (different from Glen's) and realism that makes me think this is what this woman would be like if I actually met her. And I'd say that all of them, in keeping with the theme of the song did something beyond words.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Diahann Carroll!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Patti has more warmth than the powerhouse of Betty Buckley.

[@harrislilly007]

I've just been to see the run of Sunset in London, I highly recommend listening to MAZZ MURRAY as norma singing with one look ❤

[@i.l.macdonald2069]

I worked on the show and the show in Toronto and have seen them all. I think Patti was the best by far.

[@disneydanny2]

iirc, didn't the Canadian production produce a cast album like the one done for the Canadian production of "Phantom" (highlights only)?

[@yelanates]

Danny Eyheralde there have been so many albums. There’s the London with Patti and the US with Glenn Close. Then there was the Petula Clark and Diahann Carole ones; I think Diahann was the Canadian one.

[@i.l.macdonald2069]

Robert Johnston Diahann was indeed the Canadian star, she wasn’t the best choice but only ‘celeb that could do it’ available

[@dorydaryl]

Definitely.

[@beggandpartners]

No doubt. She is amazing

[@tracer740]

Holy Dhit! I'm almost breathless, after that. Just effortlessly rendering ...

[@Cc-is3is]

she is Broadway classic and true love her so much

[@teeniebeenie8774]

webber said she had the voice but not the subtle acting chops....weird....she is DIVINE.

[@victordunson719]

Bad choice on his part. When I go see a musical I want to hear incredible vocals which Glenn Close did not have.

[@stellacoul]

Patti LuPone is sublime. What gorgeous tone she has. Love Glenn and she'd be great for a movie musical adaption but when it comes to the stage musical - Patti will always be my Norma.

[@kirbydog01]

Well said...looking forward to the just-announced Glenn Close film... but Patti is "my Norma" as well

[@ryan010able]

what about Betty Buckley?

[@jochenstossberg5427]

@@ryan010able Betty Buckley was terrific. Out of all the Norma's I've seen, Patti Lupone is right up there with the worst - Petula Clark, who was embarrassing.

[@Roberto_Lopez202]

The best actress is Glenn Close, no one else.

[@ladyjennyanytime5195]

@@Roberto_Lopez202 What tosh! ALL the Normas both in London and on Broadway brought something unique to the role and put their own stamp on the role! i your opinion Glenn might've been the best for you , she wasn't for many others who are fans of the show.

[@angelgolds]

It's to my understanding that during the early run or maybe previews of the show, Patti was replaced by Glenn Close without any word from the crew or Lloyd Webber himself. I think she found out through a gossip column or something. So she sued him, won, bought a pool, and named it the AndrewLloyd Webber Memorial Pool.

[@bigred8432]

It wasn’t early on, Patti ran a long time in London

[@baribearsd]

Completely wrong. Patti played the part in London. When the show opened in the USA, they opened in Los Angeles with Glenn. The original plan was to open on Broadway with Patti while Glenn still performed in LA. The decision was made to close LA and move that production to Broadway and they kept Glenn in the part, ousting Patti.

[@MrTheatreworks]

No... actually she had been performing in the role for quite some time. It was after Los Angeles opened (and there were now two companies) that the "choice" was made to open Sunset in New York with Glenn. Not pretty.

[@markuse3472]

For like a year. Not enough.

[@markuse3472]

No. But why. Because Patti and Andrew had differences about the musical. Andrew was a dick, like most executive men in Hollywood.

[@dreambig7390]

Who's here because of the new sunset Blvd on Broadway 2024 ❤ can not wait to see Nicole and Tom Francis

[@josephcall8501]

Patti was robbed...she is amazing

[@soapstone82]

I came across the soundtrack at a local thrift store, after I heard it I looked for the original movie with gloria Swanson. I feel that Patti does a great job in the role of normal desmond

[@leftjabrighthook]

chills... gives me chills...

[@Bailey2006a]

One word: Magnificent!

[@lavoxii]

With one look I can break your heart With one look I play every part I can make your sad heart sing With one look you'll know all you need to know With one smile I'm the girl next door Or the love that you've hungered for When I speak it's with my soul I can play any role No words can tell the stories my eyes tell Watch me when I frown, you can't write that down You know I'm right, it's there in black and white When I look your way, you'll hear what I say Yes, with one look I put words to shame Just one look sets the screen aflame Silent music starts to play One tear in my eye makes the whole world cry With one look they'll forgive the past They'll rejoice I've returned at last To my people in the dark Still out there in the dark... Silent music starts to play With one look you'll know all you need to know With one look I'll ignite a blaze I'll return to my glory days They'll say, "Norma's back at last!" This time I am staying, I'm staying for good I'll be back to where I was born to be With one look I'll be me!

[@MrTheatreworks]

Thanks! And we have to remember, she was the FIRST to sing this song in what was by then, the actual musical that people have come to know and love. So there was really no road map.. and of course she did the extraordinary key change at the end, which others simply can't reach. I don't think it's right to compare all the Normas.. each was good in there own way. Yes, maybe Patti was a bit young.. but the score demanded her voice - at least it did at first. Cheers!

[@wesman422]

Andrew MacBean I think it’s more accurate to say that Glenn Close couldn’t hit it; therefore all replacements on Broadway were constrained to that orchestration.

[@mikegould4039]

Well said, Andrew..

[@nathangraham1611]

we also think of Norma as older than she was. Patti was only 5 years younger here than Gloria when she did the movie. she's also just 2 years younger than Glenn. all three were in their 40s when originally playing the role.

[@apolloadamos8771]

She was awful.

[@kevinwilson3609]

@@nathangraham1611 Patti was 43 in this video. Swanson was 49-50 during filming.

[@josephkelley8641]

Perfection. Better than as-good-as-it-gets. and from Long Island no less.

[@starvoyager523]

Patti is a true Broadway diva! Absolutely BRILLIANT!

[@williamclifford4441]

Beautiful - and she stays in character at the end despite the applause.

[@BrianWhisenant]

Wow! I was not prepared for the memories this stirred. What a performance.

[@fassbrig]

I saw Patti in London. She was magnificent. Audience gave her a standing ovattion.

[@ingloongyang4026]

One mustn’t underestimate the fantastic lyrics that make this song as great as it is

[@NigelBarker-c5e]

Beautifull voice ,gives me goosebumps when she sings . And this song is out of this word and I play it over and over.

[@joncerda351]

This song was written FOR PATTI LUPONE! THIS IS A PATTI SONG PERIOD that ending just explains everything, it's for her voice!

[@kevinwilson3609]

In an interview while writing the show, ALW said about this tune that it will need a combination of "Sarah Brightman, Kira Te Kanawa and Liza Minella." Clearly - that is Patti Lupone.

[@JohannaFears]

Oh how,beautiful

[@herbertmitchell5687]

Have Mercy, I sure am Glad I found this before My Journey was done, as an Uber Lupone Worshiper I can't believe I'd never seen it, I Feel Complete ✅💯

[@williamclifford4441]

I think that all performances of these musicals should be filmed so that future generations can see the wonderful creations that they were and how incredible the performers were.

[@ah7910]

I couldn’t agree more William. At the time, people (even the actors) protest about filming as if it ruins the magic of the sacred moment… but then just a few decades later thousands upon thousands of fans are crying because we have squandered opportunities to capture lost performances from the greats. You can probably tell, I am a HUGE fan and believer in bootlegs. So many incredible opportunities wasted. Like you say, every musical should be recorded for posterity.

[@philipk917]

Patti Lupone is an astounding talent. My favorite musical theatre actress hands down. There are so so so many others I admire and are truly wonderful and spectacular in their own right, but when Patti sings there's no doubt in my mind. She's my favorite,

[@christhong7421]

My heart breaks a little, knowing that I managed to watch 3 performances of Sunset Boulevard (one with Close and the other with Lupone!) and yet... my wife and children will NEVER be able to enjoy this beautiful production. It almost mirrors the sad theme of the show - the passing of an age. I'd pay $1000 each ticket to bring my family to watch this.

[@alvinmedina7121]

that is masterclass work .Patti is brilliant here, perfection. its in her body , hands , the voice

[@chernjam]

Andrew you did it again! I've seen the Sydmonton video in full before - but this is the cleanest video I've seen. Thanks so much!!! I loved "Too Much In Love To Care" with the softer ending that was in this production. If you can, would love to see that

[@MrTheatreworks]

She was the first - Yes, I'll post Salome as requested..

[@LongboxLoveAffair]

Is there a recording of the finale in its original incarnation? It had some sung/spoken elements where the speech is now.

[@barkingtree88]

Impressive! They didn't even have to drop the key at the end

[@MrTheatreworks]

Patti's the ONLY Norma to sing the original key-change ending.

[@barkingtree88]

Streisand too, but I gather she did not portray the part on stage

[@davidpayne697]

@@MrTheatreworks Linda balgord and Anne CRUMB too

[@pianoman7652]

OMG! Stunning Performance!! I have Never Seen or Heard Patti Better... SHE IS SPECTACULAR!!!

[@markuse3472]

Geez! Listen to Evita. I believe there is no one better as of yet, who does better musicals than Patti.

[@catschorus4684]

I usually don't like Patti Lupone, I tend to find her overbearing, but I have to say here, she is perfect. This could have been so over the top, but it's really perfectly nuanced. Great performance.

[@DJFPhantomPhan]

I agree with every word. I’ve never been a fan, but she’s quite brilliant in this role.

[@kevinwilson3609]

All the comments about key changes are because the drama is in the music. Close could not sing this song as written which is to build Norma's delusion to a crescendo of false hopes vanity and pathos. Patti could do it and the character and drama is in the voice- it's a musical, not a play, so she wins this one and too bad some other like Buckley and Paige did not revert to these keys.

[@charliechilders6630]

To make it big on broadway in a musical you must have either a great voice. If you only have a good or maybe even a adequate voice, you can still make it big only if you are a very talented and excellent actor. This is how Glenn Close made this role her very own. She acted out each and every word when she sang with great, mesmerizing not to mention overwhelming results. Patty is a great actress, singer and performer but Glenn Close with her acting is even better . It is not fair to compare all Normas because each and everyone has their great moments.

[@dabeage]

So lucky there are clips of her performance, we never got to see in the States.

[@gasparmarino75]

Performed on the level of grand opera..no one did it better.

[@lavoxii]

They don’t want me anymore They all say I’m through Well it’s time they knew. With one look I can break your heart With one look I play every part I can make your sad heart sing With one look you'll know all you need to know. With one smile, I'm the girl next door Or the love that you've hungered for When I speak it's with my soul I can play any role. No words can tell the stories my eyes tell Watch me when I frown, you can't write that down You know I'm right, it's there in black and white When I look your way, you'll hear what I say. Yes, with one look I put words to shame Just one look sets the screen aflame Silent music starts to play One tear from my eye makes the whole world cry. With one look they'll forgive the past They'll rejoice I've returned at last To my people in the dark Still out there in the dark. (bridge) Silent music starts to play With one look you'll know all you need to know. With one look I'll ignite a blaze I'll return to my glory days They'll say, "Norma's back at last!". This time I’m staying, I'm staying for good I'll be back to where I was born to be With one look I'll be me. NOTES: From the 1993 musical ‘Sunset Boulevard’. The musical opened first officially in London in July of 1993. Webber had previewed it publicly earlier in 1991. The Broadway opening was Nov 1994. London Director: Trevor Nunn Opening night Leads: Patti LuPone / Kevin Anderson The musical was based on Director Billy Wilder’s 1950 B & W film of the same name. Leads: William Holden / Gloria Swanson The film won a host of awards including 3 Oscars for Music, Art Direction and Writing. (Transcribed by David Story - November 2013)

[@daniel_shea]

I love the tempo of this. Others sing it too fast. Also, it's great to hear it without the awful key change they put in for Glenn Close. I love the lyric 'Take one look and you'll see, why the world watches me'. I wonder why they cut that line out of the final version.

[@rossp1467]

I hate that key change!!!

[@x231]

Where’s the key change?

[@bercg]

yeah that's one of the best lines. I love the utter self superiority of it.

[@greenpeace4246]

Thank you! I was pondering something was wrong in other actress’s lyrics. It turned out they changed the original lyrics!

[@rustinrogers]

I adore her!

[@Macrogue65]

Even at this stage if development, she was superb. Brava!

[@allancuseo7431]

Fabulous

[@jasongould407]

A true legend. Wow!

[@kangadillo]

Whoa. She give me the chills. She is the one and only.

[@mikekemp9877]

thank you

[@grahamfrear9270]

She's fantastic never herd her sing anything from sunset boulevard

[@Madmen604]

Perfection!

[@melfortune5855]

I love the Evita pose at the end.

[@suzanneerskine1435]

She is magnificent.

[@alikemalguven1348]

WOW!

[@pumpingfe]

Wow! What a voice.

[@jonathanbryant1550]

Breathtaking

[@kylejohnson6867]

Ms. Lapone is perfectly matched to the role. The role requires a certain level of camp, vulnerability, and power. I fear Ms. Lapone was blamed for the problems associated with the script and the rest of the music (outside of the other big number “As If We Never Said Goodye” there are no songs worthy of memory). Luckily her performance was memorialized on the Original London Cast album. I appreciate the work Ms. Close has done with the role but to me this role will always be Patti’s role, just like Evita. “Now, go!”

[@kevinwilson3609]

Patti has said that she was directed to not play camp, to stay away from the movie, and be more real. She said she gave the performance her directed wanted. The blame is clearly with the director and the show itself. As soon as ALW started producing his own shows, he never had a hit. A real producer would have gotten rid of Trevor Nunn and insisted on changes to the set and score. It's not an accident that after Patti they were all more camp and flamboyant.

[@marymorgan1498]

The best rendition of all

[@grahamfrear9270]

The orchestra arrangement is fantastic

[@matthewalexander9514]

You should consider sharing this whole workshop in this quality 👀

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Never for a second could you believe that her character was once a great star of silent movies, and once a delicate, great beauty. And this lack of fragility derailed the whole show. You never believed the premise for a heartbeat, from the second she appeared. And worse - you know she knows she's in the wrong show. Glenn Close had no need to worry.

[@nonyabusiness2510]

you clearly don't know the back story of the character.

[@beaellie9766]

Exceptional!

[@indyphoto1]

Genius!

[@suzannebenz8928]

I love the way Michael sings this!!!!

[@gailbrault9251]

Bravo!

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Brava Diva!!!

[@kboyer1]

I'm glad they changed the intro before With One Look. "There was a time in this buisness you wouldnt remember....." to "Once upon a time not long along the head of every studio knew how and when to place their aces, now they put some talentless unkown beneath their sacred microphone, we didnt need words...we had faces.."

[@lavoxii]

With one look I can break your heart With one look I play every part I can make your sad heart sing With one look you'll know all you need to know With one look I touch everyone With one glance I eclipse the sun Take a look and you will see Why the world watches me No words can tell the stories my eyes tell Watch me when I frown, you can't write that down You know I'm right, it's there in black and white When I look your way, you'll hear what I say Yes, with one look I put words to shame Just one look sets the screen aflame Silent music starts to play One tear in my eye makes the whole world cry With one look they'll forgive the past They'll rejoice I've returned at last To my people in the dark Still ^out there in the dark... Silent music starts to play With one look you'll know all you need to know With one look I'll ignite a blaze I'll return to my glory days They'll say, "Norma's back at last!" This time I am staying, I'm staying for good I'll be back where I was born to be With one look I'll be me!

[@OtayBuckwheat]

You Go Girl

[@charliechilders6630]

I feel sure that when alw (who has always been a big Judy garland fan) wrote most of the songs was probably inspired by Judy garland and her big,beautiful, soulful hypnotic eyes. I believe that other than from her dancing, acting and with the greatest singing voice ever (sent from god ) her beautiful and captivating eyes were another main reason why she was and is still endured and loved 50 years after her death. Yes, with only ( with one look look ) and this says it all about Judy Garland and her legendary magic 🤔❤️

[@Thisismyusername227]

um..she murdered that.. (in a good way)

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Magnificent

[@harrislilly007]

I've just been to see the run of Sunset in London, I highly recommend listening to MAZZ MURRAY as norma singing with one look ❤ PHENOMENAL SHOW 😭😭😭😭😍😍😍

[@harrislilly007]

Patti is incredible in this video ❤❤❤

[@keithcurran3922]

First, video above is of a WORKSHOP. That’s why it’s in a small room and Patti’s stuck with her own hair (and after minimal rehearsal). Okay. So, who was better Norma, Patti or Glenn (both wonderful)? First, Patti: A Juilliard Acting School graduate who toured for years in the classics. She appeared, even when on Broadway, in mostly straight plays. After her touring days, she wasn’t even considering musicals until her friend, Kevin Kline, a classmate and ex-lover, and who’d just auditioned for “Che” in “Evita”, suggested to Patti that she audition (he’d heard her singing voice, of course). So, Patti, almost grudgingly, auditioned. Numerous times. Surprised with each call-back. When she was actually CAST in the PART of Eva Peron, she vomited, then told her agent to turn it down. Lloyd Webber kept insisting. He pointed out to her, in one of many wooing sessions, that rehearsals didn’t even start for six months and recommended a good voice teacher. He ALSO promised her that he had another actress/singer “waiting in the wings” who if, after six months, Patti still believed that she couldn’t sing the role, would play the role. Thank god, Patti surprised herself, and us, winning the Tony. She is a stage actress who just happens to have one of the most glorious voices of all time. Glenn? A wonderful actress who graduated from the College of William and Mary. As a singer? Kind of a “fake it till you make it” type. She HAD to chew the scenery in order to put over the songs; something Patti COULD do with her voice, alone. But, Patti, being a meticulously trained and accomplished actress, and eventually aided by costumes, make-up and room to prowl, acted the HELL out of the abysmally written role. Glen? For me she always, in this role, came off a bit too desperate (Glenn, not Norma), which ain’t a BAD thing, but much of the tension she created playing Norma was the legitimate question of whether or not she could hit the notes. And, indeed, she couldn’t. She ACTED them. BUT, SO DID PATTI. Winner? Patti!

[@MrTheatreworks]

Keith Curran, what an amazing reply. Well thought out. At least your opinion has some historical credibility. Bravo. Whenever I am asked "who was better", having worked with all of them, I don't dodge the issue... I genuinely feel that each brought their own version to the role, and made it work. And each had to figure out a way, as they would say to me "to come off as a bit crazy" without it seeming amateur. And I remind everyone... Patti performed the FIRST version of Sunset. Then we closed it down, and Glenn performed the New-Improved Sunset, which had more underscore, and action and many other improvements.

[@mjjago]

Loving reading and rewatching these posts, so a big thank you Andrew. Not meaning to speak out of turn but do you really think it reopened “improved”? I’d seen the first year 4 or 5 times and I think the preview show was probably my favourite (including Patti’s fantastic Charlie Chaplin impression/quick change in The Lady’s Paying). As with the show’s poster design I much preferred the proscenium in it’s original warm LA sunset tones to the new cinematic monochrome and the reprise of Let’s Have Lunch to it’s replacement. The additional underscoring and line trimming definitely added to the flow (though much of that had already happened in previews and the opening months). One thing the preview didn’t have was Norma’s “With One Look” coda in the finale (and restructured monologue just before). WITHOUT IT the entire audience sat there unsure when/if to applaud for what was probably only a few seconds but felt like an age! WITH IT Patti damn near brought the house down. Such a shame it’s not featured on the cast album for posterity,

[@MCMNasty2]

I saw Betty Buckley on Broadway and she was amazing but I would have loved to see Patti in the role.

[@renatoaraujopiresfleury3622]

Maravillosa!

[@merlinhootboodangy5034]

This breaks my heart - it doesn't feel like it was the right time for her to have the role, or the right role for her at the time. I believe she is capable of being an absolutely incredible Norma. But sadly all the drama over her not moving to the Broadway production has probably ensured we never see her play the part again.

[@markuse3472]

I wish someone would post the 2 disc set recording in HD with Patti, 1993--I think.

[@mikekemp9877]

this was amazing starts off with this slightly creepy lady hunched over then with her name remembered we are transformed from the moment she sings with one look behold norma desmonde most desirable woman in the world brilliant acting and singing

[@jm7804]

So many mean comments about her looks... she has an amazing voice.

[@tareasvirtuales9937]

The quality is awesome. Where do you found this version?

[@bruceallensullivan6532]

I see Both with two different interpretations each Actor bringing there own bagesge shal we say

[@silenusut]

still the best interpretation

[@surejack5]

she crushed it

[@disneydanny2]

do how did Trevor Nunn end up getting the Director assignment on the actual show?

[@kevinfarrell523]

Wow!

[@davidanne4518]

Hello! :) do you have more of this in such great quality? It’s a beautiful copy,

[@hotradiogaga]

I don't know why but she looks very Maria Callas starting at 3:35

[@markuse3472]

The Best Sunset recording: The original recording with Patti LuPone. I get it that many follow pop culture (stupidity), what's easier, what's more popular, and so they say and then think Close was better. Just No. No. Patti was diamond and gold in comparison everyone else--silver and fine marble. As a huge bonus, she also had the look. Not just Pattie, but the whole cast was best. And, Pattie is the best Live performance, too.

[@MrTheatreworks]

Thanks.. I know the London cast would agree with you, and be happy to hear that!

[@williamclifford4441]

To have seen her play in costume!

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

She’d good, I saw her in London, but then I saw BETTY BUCKLEY. And since then I’ve six seven Norma’s. Betty IS Norma IMHO.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

best !!!!!!!!!!

[@simplemind6198]

I dont understand why this did not make it to the stage this is RIGHT!! CD was foghorn leghorn? Who did this should be revered as genius

[@corybanter]

SO much better than Glenn Close. Not even...close. (Couldn't resist.)

[@georgeguerrero2392]

The lyrics are different, aren't they?

[@garyfimbres6397]

Betty Buckley had BOTH the Voice (Lupone) and Acting (Close) ability to play Norma. Thr Winner hands down!

[@brownrice8707]

I enjoyed Nicole’s version.

[@19430608]

...Patti Lupone que vi afortunadamenete em Londres no teatro Adelphi foi de longe superiormente a interprete perfeita de Norma Desmond. Um musical vive da representação de voz e Patti é perfeita nas suas notas. Tem o perfil exacto daquela mulher parada no tempo algo déspota, egocêntrica, cruel e manipuladora. A sobriedade com que faz este personagem dada pelo tom do seu canto é perfeito. Sei que estou em desacordo por uma grande maioria que aplaude Gleen Close que é uma grande artista de cinema mas falha em musical a começar pela sua voz com tremidinhos e de falsete pelo que tiveram de alterar a partitura para a poder semi-cantar. Depois a senhora Close mais parece uma animal que estava em cativeiro e cuja porta se abre repentinamenete para sair sem norte num overacting catastrófico exagerado que não corresponde de todo ao perfil de Norma Desmond mais parecendo uma velhinha do Texas assaltada numa diligência...é uma representação péssima mas o nome dela é sonante e certamente de boxoffice. Creio que Elaine Page tem melhor interpretação que a senhora Close...A cena final de Lupone é de antologia pois dá a demência que afecta o personagem numa descida da escadaria perfeita...a senhora Close fica patética nessa cena de exagerada representação...Norma Desmond ficou demente e não louca, pois ha uma diferença...esta é a opinião minha que ja vi muitos musicais em Londres, NY e até Espanha onde vi a mais perfeita Evita desempenhada pela senhora Paloma San Baisilio...tal como muitos escrevem nao concordar com a senhora Lupone não apresentando talvez argumentos sólidos, eu apresento os meus da representação da senhora Close...