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Blog Entry 3 of 6 SWEENEY TODD Director's notes
SWEENEY TODD is unquestionably one of the greatest musicals of the last thirty years. It is part of a line of Stephen Sondheim masterworks that range from his efforts as a lyricist in WEST SIDE STORY and GYPSY to his composer/lyricist work in FOLLIES, COMPANY, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and INTO THE WOODS. How can a story about a vengeful barber and pie shop proprietress who concoct a plan to kill people and make meat pies out of them possibly be a great musical? The answer lies not in the subject matter but in the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim and SWEENEY TODD’s story of oppression and evil perpetuated upon innocent people. The character of SWEENEY TODD is not inherently evil. He is a man who had a joyful life with a wife and baby stolen from him by a corrupt and lecherous judge. Even when he returns fifteen years later he is still seeking to reclaim that life in some way. It is only through events that transpire that he is turned into the “Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” There is a clear chain of events that lead to the violence. And nearly everyone in the story is a part of it. Their own desires – whether for power, for revenge, for lust, or for success, all lead to the final outcome. I have conceived our production specifically for our 136 seat theatre. I hold the original and revival productions on Broadway in great regard but I believe our choices of setting, staging, and instrumentation make this production unique.

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Rehearsal photos

Contributed by: MusicalFare Theatre   on 12/18/2006

Here's a few photos from the rehearsal process. See captions for artists' names.


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Submitted By: Buffalo.com/YourHub Cathy Lanski
posted on 12/22/2006 @ 12:34:32 PM
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Now I am REALLY looking forward to this show. If there is one thing that is really lacking in musical theatre, it's chicken fights.
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