Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine
But in those dreams were hidden dragons
Some FH readers may remember I love doing character studies, especially for characters from plays and musicals. Back in 2020, I took a look at the character of Joe Gillis from Sunset Boulevard. I took a deep dive into many of the actors who played Joe on stage and on film. (HERE:)
The current Broadway production is currently in previews and is scheduled to open on October 20th. I remember reading rave reviews of the London production, and especially leading lady Nicole Scherzinger. I admit to being a bit surprised, and not just because Scherzinger seemed too young for the role of the again Norma Desmond.
Also getting rave reviews is actor Tom Francis who played Joe in London winning the Olivier Award for his turn as Joe. Francis started his career studying at London’s ArtsEd and went on to starring roles in West End hits and and now making his Broadway debut . As you can see, Tom also looks fine in his boxer briefs, here during one of the preview's bloody curtain calls,
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