Debbie Gibson Praises ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at St. James Theatre
Pop icon thanks team after an unforgettable night at Broadway’s revival show of a classic.
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Pop music veteran Debbie Gibson took to Instagram this week to gush over her visit to Broadway’s St. James Theatre for a performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. In a rapturous post she simply wrote, “WOW … just WOW !!! ❤️ Thank you cast, crew, and staff at The St. James for an extraordinary experience 💫” tagging @sunsetblvdmusical and celebrating the show’s immersive staging and powerhouse vocals.
The Grammy-nominated singer, who rose to fame in the late 1980s with hits like “Lost in Your Eyes,” snapped backstage photos alongside the crew and took in the lavish Art Deco sets that recreate 1950s Hollywood. One image shows Gibson bathed in stage light as she strolls past a towering neon sign reading “Sunset,” a fitting tribute to the musical’s themes of fame, obsession, and reinvention.
A Timeless Broadway Classic
Sunset Boulevard first premiered in London’s West End in 1993 before opening on Broadway the same year. Based on Billy Wilder’s iconic 1950 film, the show features a soaring score by Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. While the original Broadway production starred Glenn Close in the title role, the current revival continues to draw audiences with its haunting melodies and larger-than-life storytelling.
The St. James Theatre, one of Broadway’s landmark venues, has hosted this production since its 2017 revival. Audiences flock to see Norma Desmond’s descent into delusion, supported by a company of dynamic ensemble players. Gibson’s praise highlights how the show’s design, lighting, and musical precision remain as captivating now as they were nearly three decades ago.
Gibson’s Theatre Connection
Though best known for her platinum albums and pop chart records, Debbie Gibson has long been a fixture in the musical theatre world. According to her Wikipedia profile, she holds the distinction of being the youngest artist to write, produce, and perform a Billboard No. 1 single (“Foolish Beat”) at just 17. She later took on roles in national tours of Godspell, starred in off-Broadway productions, and appeared in musicals like The Body Remembers on the concert stage.
Last month, Gibson shared another Instagram tribute—this time honoring Kristin Chenoweth and singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala. In that post she praised Chenoweth’s “grace, kindness, and joy for her art” and applauded Abrams’s “humble, wide-eyed passion.” It’s clear that Gibson’s admiration for fellow stage artists runs deep—and that Broadway evenings like Sunset Boulevard fuel her creative fire.
While Gibson continues to record new music (her latest album, Stargirl Records’ Freedom, dropped last year), she also stays busy with charity events and occasional concert dates. Her social-media feed mixes snapshots from rehearsals and backstage fun with thoughtful shout-outs to collaborators and mentors. The recent St. James visit is just the latest example of how she bridges pop stardom and theatrical tradition.
Fans responded to her Sunset Boulevard praise by tagging cast members and sharing ticket links. One follower commented, “You belong on that stage, Debbie,” while another quipped, “Next stop: Norma Desmond takeover!” Whether she’s fronting an arena tour or cheering from the orchestra, Gibson’s enthusiasm for live performance remains infectious.
From teen-pop sensation to Broadway aficionado, Debbie Gibson’s journey has been anything but ordinary. This week’s Instagram love letter to Sunset Boulevard reminds us that some stories—and some stars—never fade from view.
Heartfelt and human, her post underscores the enduring magic of live theatre, where each standing ovation tells a story of its own.
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