The ENO London production of "Sunset Boulevard" transferred to the Palace Theatre on Broadway, with Close reprising her role. It opened on February 9, 2017 in a limited run, selling tickets through June 25, 2017. The production features a 40-piece orchestra, the largest in Broadway history. Close in particular was lauded by critics for her new incarnation of Norma Desmond. As "The New York Times" called it "one of the great stage performances of this century." "Variety", "Parade", "The Guardian" and "Entertainment Weekly" also gave the new production positive reviews.