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User Rating:
8.8/10   347 votes
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Director:
Lonny Price
Writers:
Stephen Sondheim (writer)
Hugh Wheeler (book)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 October 2001 (USA) more
Plot:
This movie is a recorded performance in concert. It all begins when Benjamin Barker( George Hearn), a mysterious,quiet,and subtle barber... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. more
User Comments:
Sheer brilliance! more

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Additional Details

Runtime:
150 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original Broadway production starring Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou opened at the Uris Theater on February 6, 1979, ran for 557 performances and won the 1979 Tony Awards for the Best Musical, Book and Score. more
Quotes:
Mrs. Lovett: And who says the week's out yet? It's only Friday. more
Movie Connections:
Version of Sweeney Todd (1926) more
Soundtrack:
Epiphany more

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9 out of 13 people found the following comment useful:-
Sheer brilliance!, 7 December 2004
Author: BestOfAllPossible from United States

This is a wonderful representation of this brilliant musical. The performances are all at peek energy and perfect characterization. Patti LuPone's voice and new spin on the classic character of Mrs. Lovett is the highlight of this concert, for me. She is moving, hysterical, coy, and her voice is always beautiful. George Hearn gives a wonderful reprise performance of the role he played so many years ago. All other performances are wonderfully acted and beautifully sung by both Broadway and opera singers. Lonny Price's new vision and direction for this concert is just about perfection. He uses minimal set, props and costumes, but still creates the atmosphere of the show. Also, the opera ensemble and symphonic orchestra only adds to the magnitude and beauty of the piece. This is a must-have for any Sweeney fan!

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