Sweeney todd live at the new york philharmonic recording. A barber from fleet street, todd murders his customers and turns their bodies over to mrs. Jan 22, 2018 stephen sondheims macabre musical masterpiece, sweeney todd. Formed in vancouver, british columbia during 1975, the band originally consisted of vocalist nick gilder, guitar read more. Listen free to stephen sondheim sweeney todd in concert 2001 san francisco concert cast organ prelude, prologue and more. Sweeney todd original cast recording original cast recording on allmusic 1979 sweeney todd is of course the tale of a.
Rent sweeney todd in concert 2001 on dvd and bluray. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Im enjoying it, but i see new viewers having a hard time connecting with the material. Modern audiences will likely find this take on sweeney todd strange, seeing as the 1979 musical and the later tim burton adaptation cast todd as an antihero and turn the st tale into a revenge tragedy. The demon barber of fleet street in concert 2001, a filmed concert version of sondheims musical, starring george hearn as sweeney todd benjamin barker, patti lupone as mrs. The worldclass san francisco symphony, under the direction of rob fisher, provided the accompaniment for. Sweeney todd in concert 2001 san francisco concert cast. Nothings gonna harm you not while im around nothings gonna harm you no sir, not while im around. A concert version of stephen sondheims classic 1979 grand guignol musical, a dark tale about a vengeful, bloodthirsty 18thcentury barber george hearn. Mar 23, 2009 this entry was posted on march 23, 2009 at 12. George hearn in the title role and patti lupone as the enterprising, utterly amoral pie seller mrs. Extremely popular with opera companies and in concert presentation, sweeney todd is equally effective as an intimate chamber musical. Demonsll charm you with a smile for awhile but in time nothings gonna harm you.
Stephen sondheims macabre musical masterpiece, sweeney todd. Sweeney todd opened on broadway in 1979 and in the west end in 1980. Formed in vancouver, british columbia during 1975, the band originally consisted of vocalist nick gilder, guitarist jim mcculloch, bassist budd marr, keyboardist dan gaudin. Lovett, his partner in crime, who bakes their flesh into meat pies. Sweeney todd is a fictional character who first appeared as the villain of the victorian penny dreadful serial the string of pearls 184647. I only caught the end of sweeney todd in concert when it appeared on the local pbs station, so i was gratified to see that. I love the 1982 video with hearn and lansbury, i love the 2001 concert with hearn and lupone, i even love the. Angela lansbury, the cannibalpiemaker, sounds like an insane cockney. Direct from broadway is a 2001 film of the broadway production of the.
Sweeney todd live in concert new york philharmonic cast. The demon barber of fleet street in concert bluray 2001 at best buy. Based on a version of sweeney todd, a play by christopher bond. Stephen sondheims and hugh wheelers a little night music, pacific overtures tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. As my username likely indicates, i am a huge fan of sweeney todd. The demon barber of fleet street 1979 by now the story is wellknown.
To purchase sweeney todd tickets through vivid seats, simply click on the sweeney todd show dates above. Mar 07, 2014 a concert staging of sweeney todd stars the opera bassbaritone bryn terfel as the bloodthirsty barber and the oscarwinning emma thompson as his adoring helpmate. Without commercial breaks, the full movie sweeney todd has a duration of 90 minutes. Join songkick to track sweeney todd and get concert alerts when they play near you. The demon barber of fleet street ost movie about an insane barber, who killed his costumer, and his comrade, a meat pie shop owner that made her meat pie from the barbers victim. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Pbs sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street. At 80, musicaltheater icon stephen sondheim looks back. I have the cds from the new york philharmonic recording, and it seems most or all of the cast are the same, so thats excellent.
Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Sweeney todd live in concert new york philharmonic cast recording mega. Stephen sondheim 2001 dvd from amazons movies store. Rent sweeney todd in concert 2001 on dvd and bluray dvd. The performers are in costume and use a few essential props such as todd s razor, but more than these details the quality of their singing and acting makes this production. The demon barber of fleet street in concert tv movie 2001 on imdb. Nominated for an emmy for outstanding classical musicdance program premiered october 31, 2001 check local listings for future screenings.
Featuring two unforgettable star turns and some of the most chilling music ever written for the stage, this masterpiece is sure both to thrill and delight audiences. In july of 2001, the concert edition of sweeney was presented at san franciscos famed davies symphony hall with patti lupone and george hearn starring. The demon barber of fleet street in concert 2001 worst pies in london youtube patti lupone ladies who lunch duration. In concert with the new york philharmonic pbs, friday, 9 etpt times may vary the pbs arts fall festival kicks off with this live. George hearn, the original demon barber of fleet street, now truly owns the role.
With his somber baritone, len cariou is chilling as the murderous, griefstricken barber. Sweeney todd in concert by lonny price john aler, victoria. Chords for patti lupone sweeney todd a little priest. Listen free to stephen sondheim sweeney todd in concert 2001 san francisco concert. No ones gonna hurt you no ones gonna dare others can desert you not a worry histle ill be there. Sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street the musical. In july of 2001, the concert edition of sweeney was presented at san franciscos famed davies symphony hall, again with patti lupone and george hearn starring. Sweeney todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight tonys, including best musical, for its broadway premiere. The demon barber of fleet street in concert poster 1. Not while im around from sweeney todd centre stage 2001. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by christopher bond.
The demon barber of fleet street in concert tv movie 2001 soundtracks on imdb. Vivid seats allows you to choose your seats from venue seating charts so you can be certain you wont be stuck in the back or behind a pole. I love the 1982 video with hearn and lansbury, i love the 2001 concert with hearn and lupone, i. The original tale became a staple of victorian melodrama and london urban legend. Sweeney todd evokes a special balance of horror and comedy because injustice, revenge, and cannibalism are the subjects of its grisly humor, balanced with moments of romantic idealism. This production of stephen sondheims beloved musical theater landmark began in new york, with the new york philharmonic providing the music, and then went on the road to san francisco, where its threenight stand at the davies symphony hall is now the stuff of legend and thankfully, video. The demon barber of fleet street, receives one bloody delicious production in this 2001 concert presentation of. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Lovett, timothy nolen as judge turpin, and neil patrick harris as tobias.
The show was captured at broadways barrymore theatre in new york city february 20, 2000 utilising multiple high definition. The darkness of sweeney todd, ironically, prompts stephen sondheim music and lyrics and hugh wheeler book to write a richer, more coherent piece than the usual broadway fluff. We cut from the blood to see the gentleman standing before us. The demon barber of fleet street often referred to simply as sweeney todd is a 1979 musical with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Not while im around nothings gonna harm you no sir, not while im around. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Choose from sweeney todd sheet music for such popular songs as not while im around, green finch and linnet bird, and johanna. Demons are prowling everywhere nowadays ill send them howling i dont care i got ways. The demon barber of fleet street, receives one bloody delicious production in this 2001 concert presentation of broadways blackhumored thriller of revenge, razors, murder, and meat pies. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. The worldclass san francisco symphony, under the direction of rob fisher, provided the accompaniment for this powerful, soldout concert. List of songs in sweeney todd click the song title to download digital. Patti lupone, george hearn, davis gaines, victoria clark, timothy nolan, john aler, lisa vroman, neil patrick harris, and stanford olsen. Lovett are both brilliant, with an excellent supporting cast. In concert full movie stream free download sweeney todd. The san francisco symphony orchestras 2001 concert production of stephen sondheims witty shocker is musically superb and even without scenery theatrically effective.
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Rent sweeney todd in concert 2001 starring george hearn and patti lupone on dvd and bluray. He trod a path that few have trod, did sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street. You can watch this full movie free with english subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. In concert online for free on openload movies, stream sweeney todd.
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