It was announced today that Tom Francis is scheduled to play his final performance as Joe Gillis in the Tony Award-winning revival of Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger. Francis, who recieved a 2025 Tony nomination for his performance, will take his final bow at the St. James Theatre on Sunday, July 6.
Francis, who is departing the show due to a previously announced professional commitment, originated the role in London’s West End in the fall of 2023 receiving an Olivier Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
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Pierre Marais, who currently plays the role of Sammy and understudies the role of Joe Gillis in Sunset Blvd., will play Joe Gillis on Tuesday, July 8 through the end of the production’s extended run on Sunday, July 20.
Director Jamie Lloyd said, “It 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’m thrilled to see what is next for his remarkable career and I’m honored to have played a small part in introducing him to New York audiences. As we say ‘Happy Trails’ to Tom, I’m delighted that Pierre will be playing the role for our final weeks at the St. James.”
Francis said, “It has been a literal dream come true to make my Broadway debut in Jamie’s 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’ve been on. I’m gutted I’m 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.”