Sweeney Todd in Concert
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Movie Reviews of Sweeney Todd in Concert
Movie Review: Absolutely Incredible! Will bring tears to your eyes.
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot even say how much I love this DVD. The staging, with the orchestra on the stage mixed with the chorus and soloists, is amazing. The lighting and the minimal set and props fit in so well with the character of of the musical that you can't imagine it set any other way.
I have a friend who has played in the pit for Sweeney many times. He saw this DVD and I asked him his opinion. He said he was in tears watching it. I replied that I understood, the ending is really emotionally overwhelming. He said, "The ending! I couldn't get through the first half!" This DVD is that good.
If you've seen the recent movie, you owe it to yourself to see this raw, barren, yet totally sophisticated version. You owe it to yourself to hear it sung by professional singers and played by a great orchestra! See it and hear it as Sondheim intended.
Movie Review: I was there...
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this very performance live, and saw the broadcast of it on PBS as well. It is FAR superior to the New York Philharmonic version available on CD. Although Patti LuPone still hams it up, she's calmed it down a bit in this performance. George Hearn is phenomenally great in his performance of Sweeny Todd--much richer and devastating than when he did it in 1979. Neil Patrick Harris, who I've seen in his role of Tobias 3 times, was never better than here. Victoria Clark as Johanna is sparkling. The only drawback is Davis Gaines, who's whinnying voice is just plain annoying. If he was a better actor, it might be fine. But he's just not a very good actor. Still, the show is terrific. Let's just hope they someday release the original show on DVD.Movie Review: I was there...
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this very performance live, and saw the broadcast of it on PBS as well. It is FAR superior to the New York Philharmonic version available on CD. Although Patti LuPone still hams it up, she's calmed it down a bit in this performance. George Hearn is phenomenally great in his performance of Sweeny Todd--much richer and devastating than when he did it in 1979. Neil Patrick Harris, who I've seen in his role of Tobias 3 times, was never better than here. Victoria Clark as Johanna is sparkling. The only drawback is Davis Gaines, who's whinnying voice is just plain annoying. If he was a better actor, it might be fine. But he's just not a very good actor. Still, the show is terrific. Let's just hope they someday release the original show on DVD.Movie Review: Sweeney Todd in Concert
Summary: 5 Stars
After videotaping and marveling at "Sweeney Todd", the PBS presentation in 1982, I was pleased to learn of the concert version, especially knowing that George Hearn would again sing the lead.
I was totally unprepared for the absolute magnificence of this performance; it is the finest production of any concert I have ever seen. I believe Sondheim is the greatest living theatrical composer, period!
The supporting cast consists of operatic voices far superior to the Broadway version, and even without full scenery and major props, the movement on the ramps around and through the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Chorus adds a great touch to its overall greatness.
This is an incredibly profound piece of art.
Movie Review: ...More Than a Concert
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an amazing purchase. It is quite possibly the best version of Sweeney I have ever seen, and I've seen many. Patti is always a powerhouse vocalist, and her sexy eccentric portrayal of the kooky Mrs. Lovett alone is reason enough to purchase the DVD. Hearn didn't really do it for me in the Broadway version, but in this version he overflows with pride & love for the show and his title role, which makes his performance a joy to watch. The supporting cast and musicians are excellent. The only thing that may raise an eyebrow to those unwilling to suspend their disbelief is the aged faces of the young lovers (and Tobias, sry Neil). This performance goes about as far as a concert can without being a fully staged musical. Brilliant