Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) by Matt R — 24 Jun 2008

Hearn did an amazing job but Lansbury just made this production gold.

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) was written by Matt R on 24 Jun 2008.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jo I (8) on 23 Jan 2011

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By Spencer S (1,155) on 12 Jul 2010

BEST MUSICAL. And best film of a musical production. I watch this every year. It is SUCH an amazing show. Angel Lansbury is in her best role…

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By Markos S (14) on 26 Jan 2012

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By Laura G (369) on 30 Jun 2010

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