Sweeney todd production cast list, team information, and other member information. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by mti. Sweeney todd by stephen sondheim, based on a book by hugh. Sweeneytodd thedemonbarberoffleet street music and lyrics by book by stephen sondheim hugh wheeler based on a. The original, which was performed in the oldest pie shop in london by the tooting arts club, created a sensation across the pond. Sweeney todd is not just next months cocktail party conversationit w. In the musical adaptation by sondheim and book writer hugh wheeler, sweeney. The demon barber of fleet street, which opened last night at. Sweeney todd is a fictional character who first appeared as the villain of the victorian penny dreadful serial the string of pearls 184647. Aug 20, 2019 while the play of sweeney todd has been around since 1846, it wasnt until 1979 that the play would be adapted into a musical by stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler. Sweeney todd features music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler from an adaptation by christopher bond the creative team for the offbroadway production includes set and. Sweeney todd is a fictional character who first appeared as the villain of the victorian. The demon barber of fleet street book by hugh wheeler music and lyrics by stephen sondheim based on an adaptation by christopher bond directed by jim butchart music direction by robert gehrenbeck february 23 27, 7. A naked sweeney todd stands revealed as a musical of naked rage, chewing up everyone in its path as it spits out blood and tears.
Book byhugh wheeler from an adaptation by christopher bond. Sweeney todd 1962, a fouract melodrama adapted from the string of pearls by brian j burton who also composed new songs and lyrics. The demon barber of fleet street hugh wheeler this study guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of sweeney todd. Hugh wheeler was a novelist, playwright and screen writer. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by christopher bond sweeney todd opened on broadway in 1979 and in the west end in 1980. This vancouver opera association production of stephen sondheims sweeney todd with book by hugh wheeler is an extraordinary achievement by kim collier, co. Rep in 2010, west yorkshire playhouse and royal exchange manchester in 20. Madison lyric stage is a professional theater company serving the connecticut shoreline, in partnership with the deacon john grave house. Sondheims adaptation is based on bonds play with the assistance of hugh wheeler. When stephen sondheim, the celebrated producer of hit broadway musicals, saw a version of the play in london in the mid 1970s, he asked hugh wheeler to collaborate with him on a musical adaptation. Lovett olivia deichicci tobias ragg marcel werder anthony hope.
Sondheim fearlessly explores psychic caverns where civilized people are not dying to go. Hugh wheeler, a playwright, novelist and screen writer who won tony awards for the books for the hit musicals a little night music, sweeney todd and candide, died of lung and heart. The demon barber of fleet street from the early 1970s. Patrick and jonathan stagge, wheeler was the author or coauthor of many mystery novels. Based on a version of sweeney todd by christopher bond. Sweeney todd nov 03, 2005 sep 03, 2006 book by hugh wheeler. Set in 19th century england, the musical tells the story of benjamin barker, alias sweeney todd, who returns to. Sweeney todd is perhaps the most atmospheric musical ever written and to this day remains the masterwork of stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler. Sweeney todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded 8 tonys, one of them for best musical, for its broadway premiere. Sondheim fearlessly explores psychic caverns where civilized. The demon barber of fleet street is a 1979 musical thriller with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and book by hugh wheeler. Hugh panaro succeeds norm lewis in offbroadways sweeney. The demon barber of fleet street music and lyrics by stephen sondheim book by hugh wheeler presented by l.
A little night music book also wrote sweeney todd hugh wheeler. The demon barber of fleet street by hugh wheeler, stephen sondheim composer, jonathan dodd editor online at alibris. The demon barber of fleet street often referred to simply as sweeney todd is a 1979 musical with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler. Victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, sweeney todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society. The productions will be performed in rotating repertory september 27 november 3, 20. The demon barber of fleet street book by hugh wheeler lyrics and music by stephen sondheim directed by troy heard choreography by jenna szoke and monica johns musical direction by andrew tyler inventive staging with a powerhouse ensemble. With the appearance of the sondheim musical in 1979 book by hugh wheeler, adapted from an earlier version by christopher bond, the range of readings. Sweeney todd is presented through special arrangement with music theatre international mti. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barbershop. Patrick and patrick quentin, and four of his novels were transformed into films. Dec 11, 2007 sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street deluxe complete edition i had to buy the soundtrack, i couldnt get the wonderful music from this movie out of my head. The demon barber of fleet streets book was written by hugh wheeler. The demon barber of fleet street 1979 scriptonly edition by.
The demon barber of fleet street 1979 is a musical and thriller set in victorian england about a murderous barber who extracts revenge on unsuspecting people in london for the cruel abuse of his wife. Set in 19th century london and laced with brilliant wit, diabolical humor and extraordinary music, this heartpounding musical thriller tells the tale of an unjustly exiled barber and his quest to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family by a lecherous. Book byhugh wheeler from an adaptation by christopher bond originally directed by harold prince orchestrations by jonathan tunick. July 1720, 2008 download the cast list book by hugh wheeler music and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Hugh wheeler book was a novelist, playwright and screen writer. It is based on the 1973 book by english author christopher bond. Sweeney todds music and lyrics were written by stephen sondheim based on a book by hugh wheeler and an adaptation by christopher bond. The demon barber of fleet street with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and book by hugh wheeler, is one of the most difficult scores in musical theatre. View test prep sweeney todd study guide from thea 11003 at texas christian university. University of texaspan american production sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street music and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Director christa crewdson music director chris charig assistant music director linda barbieri sweeney todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight tonys, including best musical, for its broadway premiere. Sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street is a 1979 musical thriller with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and libretto by hugh wheeler.
David curry as pirelli in sweeney todd at bergen national operas new production 2019 stephen sondheim music and lyrics hugh wheeler book christopher bond play 1979. Mikhail gorshenev album 2011, album 2012, zongopera 2012 20. School edition with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and book by hugh wheeler. Music and lyrics by book by stephen sondheim hugh wheeler from an adaptation by christopher bond originally. Based on a 1970 play by christopher bond, this retelling of the story of the demon barber of fleet street first appeared in 1979 and boasts a the more he. Hugh callingham wheeler 19 march 1912 26 july 1987 was a british novelist, screenwriter, librettist, poet and translator. The demon barber of fleet street first appeared in the 1830s in england and was soon adapted for the london stage. Directed by tony rust this musical thriller about the demon barber of fleet street won 8 tony awards, including best musical, following its 1979 broadway.
A musical thriller music and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Sweeney todd won best musical, best book by hugh wheeler and best score, as well as five other tony awards for its broadway premiere in 1979. Etc past shows ensemble theatre company of santa barbara. The demon barber of fleet street, the 1979 stephen sondhiem and hugh wheeler classic, is made fresh again with a new sitespecific production imported from london. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. Sweeney todd opened on broadway in 1979 and in the west end in 1980. A barber from fleet street, todd murders his customers and turns their bodies over to mrs. Stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler s chilling, suspenseful, heartpounding masterpiece of murderous barberism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century london seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Black widow, man in the net, the greeneyed monster and the man with two wives. Though the character sweeney todd dates back to the 19th century, sondheim and wheeler s musical is adapted from christopher bonds play sweeney todd. Sweeney todd auditions new york philharmonic in new york 1030. Bond gave sweeney a backstory and a motive beyond greed for his murderous ways revenge. In the musical adaptation by sondheim and book writer hugh wheeler, sweeney returns to london after having been transported to australia fifteen years earlier by a lecherous.
Msm musical theatre presents a fullscale revival of stephen. The tale of sweeney todd intertwines plots, twists and turns relationships, and possesses an ending that doesnt exactly scream happily ever after. Swindon amateur light operatic society made a bold choice when they chose sweeney todd for their latest production at the wyvern theatre this week. Director john clum said, as he prepared to direct the hugh wheeler stephen sondheim musical sweeney todd, the theater studies department had been talking for years about working with the student musical organization hoof n horn, and finally its happening. Service the firehouse theatre 2535 valley view lane farmers branch. The thrilling new revival of stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler s sweeney todd. He resided in the united states from 1934 until his death and became a naturalized citizen in 1942. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The demon barber of fleet street 2007, cabaret 1972 and travels with my aunt 1972.
The dark and witty tale of sweeney todd, an unjustly exiled barber, who returns to london seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Winner of eight tony awards including best musical, sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street is an indisputable masterpiece. It won the tony award for best musical and olivier award for best new musical. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. He wrote more than thirty mystery novels under the pseudonyms q. The demon barber of fleet street by stephen sondheim, based on a book by hugh wheeler. Hugh wheeler was born on march 19, 1912 in hampstead, north london, england as hugh callingham wheeler. Barrow street presents stephen sondheims sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street following a sold out run in london. An infamous tale, sweeney todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century london, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Hoof n horn, the studentrun musical group and duke institution for more than 70 years, enjoyed the rare opportunity.
Lovett anthony hope johanna tobias ragg judge turpin the beadle beggar woman adolfo pirelli jonas fogg company. Sweeney todd is the chillinducing story of benjamin barker, an unjustly exiled man who. Lovett, his partner in crime, who bakes their flesh into meat pies. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street hugh. The demon barber of fleet street 1979 by now the story is wellknown. Stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler a little night music, pacific overtures crafted a tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat with sweeney todd that has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world. Book by hugh wheeler introduction by christopher bond mr. The original tale became a staple of victorian melodrama and london urban legend. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. It was first performed at the crescent theatre, birmingham. Sarah oconnell, eat more art vegas majestic repertory thea. Book by hugh wheeler music by stephen sondheim lyrics by stephen sondheim.
Set in 19th century england, the musical details the return of barber sweeney todd to london after 15 years of exile, in order to take revenge on. Sep 10, 20 sweeney todd production cast list, team information, and other member information. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by christopher bond. Sondheim gave burton permission to adapt his musical, but only if he was heavily involved in the casting process. The gruesomely fascinating musical about the demon barber of fleet street, from the writing partnership behind a little night music. The demon barber of fleet street by hugh wheeler suggested reading hugh wheeler this study guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of sweeney todd. The career of sweeney caught the attention of sondheim because of a four act melodrama by christopher bond entitled sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street which premiered in 1973. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street is een musical uit 1979 met muziek en liedteksten van stephen sondheim en een script van hugh wheeler. Jan 05, 2016 book by hugh wheeler music and lyrics by stephen sondheim based on an adaptation by christopher bond edward carignan, director thomas albert, music director. While the play of sweeney todd has been around since 1846, it wasnt until 1979 that the play would be adapted into a musical by stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street 1973, a play by the british playwright christopher bond.
Jan 31, 1974 sweeney todd is perhaps the most atmospheric musical ever written and to this day remains the masterwork of stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Jul 24, 20 30 jul 11 aug 20 a curve community production. The musical is based on the 1973 play sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street by christopher bond. Lovetts luck sharply shifts when todds thirst for blood inspires an ingredient for her. Oct 16, 20 music and lyrics by stephen sondheim book by hugh wheeler directed by ron schaefer cast sweeney todd noah weisbart mrs.
Book for sweeney todd by hugh wheeler, musicalrevueoriginal. Hugh wheeler, award winning playwright the new york. The infamous tale of an unjustly exiled barber who returns home, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Book by hugh wheeler music and lyrics by stephen sondheim based on an adaptation by christopher bond edward carignan, director thomas albert, music director. A musical thriller music and lyrics by stephen sondheim book. This is the full book and lyrics of stephen sondheims musical based on the famous 19thcentury melodrama.
Music and lyrics by book by stephen sondheim hugh wheeler from an adaptation by christopher bond originally directed on broadway by harold prince orchestrations. Today in 1989, the first broadway revival of sweeney todd opened at the circle inthe square theatre, where it ran for 188 performances. Vancouver opera goes big and bloody with sweeney todd. Following sellout success at chichester festival theatre, jonathan kents acclaimed production of sweeney todd transferred to londons west end for a limited season from 10. A little night music, travels with my aunt hugh wheeler was a novelist, playwright and screen writer. This production, with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and book by hugh wheeler, weaves a sensational story set in victorian london, where barber sweeney todd woodrow proctor 16 returns home after having been wrongfully imprisoned by the evil judge turpin nathaniel cowper 14 and his henchman beadle bamford kevin berry 15. A little night music dec, 2009 jan 09, 2011 book by hugh wheeler. The characters find themselves confronting their own evils as well as pursuing causes they view to be worthy of their efforts. The demon barber of fleet street, with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and book by hugh wheeler, must be the. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street hugh wheeler. It was then published in book form in 1850 as the string of pearls, subtitled the.
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