Joanna Ampil to star in Manila production of Sunset Boulevard

The Philippine premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is scheduled for August 2027 in Manila. Produced by CueCraft Entertainment, the production will feature a limited engagement.

Internationally acclaimed Filipina theatre actress Joanna Ampil has been cast in the iconic role of Norma Desmond. The musical, based on the classic film noir, follows the story of a struggling screenwriter drawn into the dangerous world of a former silent-film star.

The production will be directed by Nelsito Gomez and will utilize an all-star Filipino and international cast and creative team. The staging is being created specifically for Philippine audiences.