Nothing can top seeing a Broadway musical live, and I do mean nothing. Attend the tale."

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016, My only gripe: there's no vid available with Len Cariou (the original Sweeney - who played it less for laughs, and had a more stunning voice), Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018. Of course it lacks the immediacy of seeing it live, but the music and the sets are spectacular. Had a used copy, but just as I remembered. You aren't allowed to forget you're watching a play -- and the distance this gives you from the violent and melodramatic material lets you enjoy the emotional content, much more so I think than if it were filmed in even a semi-realistic manner.

It is a one of a kind musical experience that has to be seen to be believed. The stagework here is phenomenal too, with creatively sparse sets and inventive set pieces.

In short, this DVD divided our household. over the years, and it never gets old.

Nothing against that one, but George Heard is absolutely amazing as the Demon Barber, and Angela Lansbury, the legendary star of stage and screen, simply owns the role of Mrs. Lovett. Sign in to see videos available to you. Enter Sweeney's tonsorial parlor. I've watched this maybe a dozen times (or more!) Angela Lansbury and George Hearne are perfect in the lead roles, and the production and filming are marvelous.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2011, If you remember the original production of Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd", then this filmed version of the production in Los Angeles is an excellent reminder. Here's the plot: "Times are hard in 1846 London and one must make do. Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd… Nellie Lovett adds something extra to the meat pies she peddles on Fleet Street. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked.

As close to attending the actual play you can get! I've seen several versions of this wonderful musical drama, including the Johnny Depp film, and I like this one much the best. The lines ripple with black humor and madness. Brilliant play, like it was meant to be seen! Video availability outside of United States varies. Travelling or based outside United States? Sweeney decides it's time to cut more than just hair. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Released September 12th, 1982, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' stars Angela Lansbury, George Hearn, Cris Groenendaal, Sara Woods The PG-13 movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 20 min, and received a user score of 75 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 19 top users. ", "The Helen Reddy story and the song that inspired a revolution", 'Shithouse' Interviews with Cooper Raiff & Jay Duplass. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020. Benjamin Barker returns from prison and assumes the name of Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.