Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) by Donna S — 16 May 2010
This is the Broadway production of Sweeney Todd. If you watch it you can see some comparisons to Tim Burton's verison. You will see the songs that were deleted. A somewhat different ending for Tobey (but not much) This is very good, but I can't help comparing George Hearn singing to Johnny Depp.
Hearn is a trained singer, but screams the words out not really showing emotion. When he does sing you can hear that he has a very strong voice. Johnny is not a singer, but he pulls the vocals out very well.
Yes, he does yell while he sings too, but he does it with emotion. The songs are difficult sometimes to hold a note for many measures. Angela Landsbury is wonderful as Nellie Lovett. She is a joy to watch.
If you haven't seen this one rent it. Just keep in mind this is on stage, so do not look for any elborate sets you will not find them here.
This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) was written by Donna S on 16 May 2010.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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