Sunset Boulevard, starring Florence Lacey (Broadway’s Evita) as faded screen star Norma Desmond, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lush noir musical is one of the greatest Hollywood tales ever told. The cast also includes local favorites J. Fred Shiffman and Harry A. Winter (as film director Cecil B. DeMille). Eric Schaeffer directs, while Jon Kalbflesich leads a 20-member orchestra. To Feb. 13. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Tickets are $59 to $85. Call 703-820-9771 or visit signature-theatre.org.
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