Sunset Boulevard vs The Great Gatsby
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Sunset Boulevard
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Sunset Boulevard has a higher critic rating (76 vs 58).
Audiences say: Sunset Boulevard earns an A- (Liking It), while The Great Gatsby gets a B+ (Liking It).
Short on time? Sunset Boulevard runs 2h 15m while The Great Gatsby runs 2h 30m.
Budget-friendly option: The Great Gatsby has a $45 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics hail Jamie Lloyd's stripped-down revival as electrifying and bold, with Nicole Scherzinger delivering a transcendent, career-defining performance as Norma Desmond, though some find the cinematic staging gimmicky and overwrought.
A visually dazzling spectacle with sumptuous costumes and sets, but critics find this Broadway adaptation prioritizes style over substance, offering lavish production values that can't compensate for a hollow emotional core.