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"Fantasy Football" Sweeney

Posted by:	rpschnei 07:18 pm EDT 09/24/15
In reply to:	Sweeney todd tonight - dramedy 02:28 am EDT 09/24/15

I completely agree with you. It's not one for the ages, but I've certainly seen worse productions. It's very complete; often cuts are made in "Sweeney" to eliminate the Judge's flagellation scene, the harmonium songs with the Beadle, or the Beggar Woman's lullaby (My joe, my jing). This had everything in it, which made it longer than usual (also due to slack direction). The only actress I didn't like was the Beggar Woman; she sang beautifully but didn't act anything like a half-crazed beggar woman. I was also happy to see a full production and orchestra. I'm sick to death of these "concert" versions and Patti Lupone playing a triangle productions. But, like many people on this board, every time I see "Sweeney" I play my own version of Fantasy Football, where jocks pick their ideal team. Since I've probably seen 10-15 productions over the years, I pick my own fantasy Sweeney Team each time. Ever since I saw Angela Lansbury at the Golden Gate Theater years ago, I've never seen anyone do Mrs. Lovett better. (I did really like Caroline O'Connor in the Chatelet production, which is the same production that the SF opera is doing.) Mark Price was the best Toby ever at the Kennedy Center. Audra was a great Lucy. I could go on for ages, but it's harmless fun. Now I want the opera to do a great "Carousel" production.



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Thread:	yeah, but she nailed the tuba and the bells... - garyd 10:46 pm EDT 09/28/15 I was also wondering what would be a good show next year - dramedy 10:18 am EDT 09/25/15 (3) re: I was also wondering what would be a good show next year - jzken 02:25 pm EDT 09/25/15 (2) re: I was also wondering what would be a good show next year - Richard Connema 03:57 pm EDT 09/27/15 (1) re: I was also wondering what would be a good show next year - Ann 01:50 pm EDT 09/28/15

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