Sweeney Todd
What would a Broadway blog be without a little Stephen Sondheim? Not very much of a Broadway blog at all, I'm afraid. So today, the musical in question will be Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street . Right off the bat, the name sounds dark and twisted, and indeed, dark and twisted it is. Sweeney Todd tells the story of Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd, a former convict who has returned from prison to exact revenge on a corrupt judge, Judge Turpin, who destroyed his family. Along the way, Sweeney befriends Mrs. Lovett, a pie shop owner whose business is struggling to keep up due to a lack of supplies. If there is any horror musical out there, this is certainly it, as Todd slits every unsuspecting throat in his bloodlust and vengeance. Notable Songs*: Prelude - From the first note, Sweeney Todd establishes the ominous tone of the story. The organ reminds me of when some sort of creature is sneaking up on an unsuspecting victim, then the sudden screech of the whistle is ...