Tom Francis Sets Final Performance in Broadway's Sunset Blvd.

Tom Francis, who was Tony-nominated for his performance as the ill-fated Joe Gillis in the Tony-winning revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Blvd., will play his final performance July 6 at the St. James.

Francis, who is departing the Jamie Lloyd-directed production due to a previous professional commitment, originated the role in London鈥檚 West End in fall 2023, earning an Olivier Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.

Beginning July 8 and continuing through the final performance July 20, Francis will be succeeded by Pierre Marais, who currently plays the role of Sammy and understudies the role of Joe Gillis.

The Tony-winning revival recently welcomed Jordan Donica, last on Broadway in a Tony-nominated turn as Lancelot in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of Camelot, to the role of Max von Mayerling. He succeeded Olivier winner David Thaxton, who played his final performance June 8.

The Broadway company of Sunset also stars 2025 Tony and 2024 Olivier winner Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, and Olivier nominee Grace Hodgett Young as Betty Schaefer.

Director Lloyd said in a statement, 鈥淚t has been an honor to see Tom transform into a true Broadway leading man. He and Nicole have led this Broadway company with humor, compassion, and love. I鈥檓 thrilled to see what is next for his remarkable career and I鈥檓 honored to have played a small part in introducing him to New York audiences. As we say 鈥楬appy Trails鈥� to Tom, I鈥檓 delighted that Pierre will be playing the role for our final weeks at the St. James.鈥�

Francis added, 鈥淚t has been a literal dream come true to make my Broadway debut in Jamie鈥檚 production of Sunset Blvd. Two years ago, when the idea of being in the show was first discussed, I was just excited to be considered and never expected the wild ride I鈥檝e been on. I鈥檓 gutted I鈥檓 not able to be there for our final performance on July 20, but I send big love to Nicole, Grace, Jordan, and the entire company. And to my dear friend Pierre, I leave the St. James Theatre, 44th Street, and Shubert Alley in your extremely talented hands.鈥�

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Sunset Blvd. earned three Tony Awards June 10: Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Scherzinger), and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Jack Knowles).

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The Broadway staging has set and costume design by Soutra Gilmour, choreography by Fabian Aloise, music supervision and musical direction by Alan Williams, lighting design by Jack Knowles, sound design by Adam Fisher, video design and cinematography by Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom, hair and makeup design by Cheryl Thomas, intimacy coordination by Ann James, U.S. casting by Jim Carnahan and Jason Thinger and U.K. casting by Stuart Burt. Johnny Milani is the production stage manager, and 101 Productions, Ltd. serves as the general manager.

Sunset Blvd. is produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company, ATG Productions, Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, and Gavin Kalin Productions by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd and based on the Paramount Pictures film directed by Billy Wilder.