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Trustees Craig Glenday (Chairman) Colin Walker (Treasurer) Lynne Chapman David Lardi Ray Mansell
sweeney just sounds stereotypically gay in this, which is possible since he was in jail for 15 years (take a guess what happened in the showers) and doesn't return lovett's advances.
His singing helps remind me why singing is so beautiful and special to me. It's a gift for every listener, and there is so much happiness and love to give in every performance. I felt that when he sang this piece.
I cannot stop replaying this video his voice is so gorgeous and satisfying to listen to my boyfriend (whom looks exactly like jack Wolfe I might add) and I will sit and listen to this video over and over it never gets old
I met him from Six of Crows- acting and immediately tought where does he come from? When I found out he was a theater actor-singer I just loved him even more😍his voice is so fullfilling
Thank you so much for this video. It is absolutely fascinating to hear the actors talk about their experiences performing Sondheim’s pieces, and also their memories of meeting him and even working with him. Julian Ovenden, in particular, reflected profoundly on his experiences and obviously has a genuine appreciation and respect for Stephen Sondheim’s works and legacy. I appreciated listening to everyone’s comments and thoughtful contributions.
Why hasn’t this show gone to Broadway? It was Sondheim’s last completed musical and I love it. It also contains his only gay love song, “You Are the Best Thing.”
He did! In the production at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast in 2019. Reviews and prod stills at lyrictheatre.co.uk/about-us/news/reviews-are-in-for-sweeney-todd - and my own review of the show here: musicaltheatrereview.com/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-lyric-theatre-belfast%ef%bb%bf/
Wow, that was beautiful! I put it on to have as background music while I did some work and that “skyline” in the opening line immediately drew me in and made me drop everything else. Absolutely stunning!
Mesmerizing. I wonder how much of this is natural versus acquired through years of training & practice? His performance is charming & his voice is as clear as a bell. Absolutely loved it!❤
Tell me why I can't stop watching this. Before a couple of days ago, I had no idea who this kid was, nor really much about the musical its from (despite being a Sondheim diehard). But now I'm obsessed with both.
A pink and yellow skylight To let the sun come streaming in, A Chinese courtyard filled with trees and flowers. A little house for Mama. A terra cotta kitchen, A paneled den for dreaming in, An open porch to while away the hours. A little house for Mama. No, A nice big house for Mama. "M" is for the mullioned windows, "O" is for the oriels, "T" is for the terrace made of tile, "H" is for the--uh-- "H" is for the hearthstone. Put them all together they spell "moth." A fireplace in every room To keep her warm and cheerful If she gets a chill, A bedroom facing south So she can look at the ocean When she awakens. A place to rest for Mama. A cozy nook, to read a book, With wallpaper from France. Mama likes to dance. So, a mirrored ballroom not too large, A sitting room I'll make my most exquisite Yet. A shady trellis breezeway When summer heat comes steaming in, To keep her cool to shield her from the showers. A little gift from Addie To Mama.
