Friday, 12/6/2024
at 7:30 PM



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Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler based on the play by Christopher Bond
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
German version by Wilfried Steiner and Roman Hinze (2019)

“Okay, let's teach them how to be frightened!”, exclaimed Stephen Sondheim as he tackled a horror tale with SWEENEY TODD, which had long been well-known in England. He developed the story with suspenseful plot and characters whose exaggeration oscillates between monstrosity, eccentricity, and tragedy, reminiscent of the best horror films. Under the name Sweeney Todd, Benjamin Baker returns to his hometown of London after a long period of exile, seeking vengeance against the corrupt Judge Turpin. Not only did Turpin ensure his banishment, but he also took away Baker's wife and daughter.

Sweeney Todd reopens his old barber shop and partners with the shrewd pie-maker Mrs. Lovett, who takes care of the customers' appetites while Sweeney carries out his plan of revenge. His actions become increasingly ruthless and fanatical, putting a young lad literally in harm's way and endangering the happiness of a young couple.


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