I recently caught Sweeney Todd the musical that just ended its run in Boston. My friend MPK and I caught a quick bite at Dumpling House before heading over to the Colonial Theater on Boylston Street.
We were seated in the Orchestra section not bad for the last night performance. We scored some nice seats indeed! I must admit it took me a bit of time to get into the musical because it is about a blood, murder and mayhem. I even read one of my fave actors Johnny Depp plays the film adaptation Sweeney Todd that is slated to come out during the holiday season this year.
The acting and the pacing was well done. It was a sparse stage set up with only a cast of 11 people who played their roles, sang and played musical instruments. Now that is what I call multi tasking at its best! The simplicity of the set and the talented cast made this Sweeney Todd show a treat to watch.
Quick entry on Sweeney Todd (Musical--wikipedia)
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a Tony Award-winning musical with a book by Hugh Wheeler and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical is based on the 19th-century legend of Sweeney Todd, and specifically upon the 1973 play by Christopher Bond.
Sweeney Todd opened on Broadway at the Uris Theatre on March 1, 1979. The musical played for 577 performances. The story centers on the character of Sweeney Todd, formerly known as Benjamin Barker, who returns from the penal colonies in Australia, where he has spent fifteen years on false charges. When he learns from Mrs. Lovett, whose meat pies are the worst in London, that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by Judge Turpin, and his daughter is the ward of Judge Turpin, who imprisoned him, he vows revenge. The two become conspirators in a dark plot that results in mass murder, booming business for Lovett's shop, and ultimately tragedy.
Sweeney Todd opened on Broadway at the Uris Theatre on March 1, 1979. The musical played for 577 performances. The story centers on the character of Sweeney Todd, formerly known as Benjamin Barker, who returns from the penal colonies in Australia, where he has spent fifteen years on false charges. When he learns from Mrs. Lovett, whose meat pies are the worst in London, that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by Judge Turpin, and his daughter is the ward of Judge Turpin, who imprisoned him, he vows revenge. The two become conspirators in a dark plot that results in mass murder, booming business for Lovett's shop, and ultimately tragedy.
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