Small Betty Buckley mention about Sweeney Todd

This has been rumored here and there. I came across this today when I did a search. Today's news in little Midland, Texas:

http://www.mywesttexas.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14672652&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=475626&rfi=6

Sounds like it'll be great

wait, it says that the person directing is 20 years old? And then Betty goes on to talk about it, so I guess it's not a misprint. Eeek, 20? That's kind of cool though. More power to Mr. Tony Georges, whoever you are.

Indeed, the question here is -- who is Tony George? Directing GYPSY with Maria Friedman, and Betty Buckley in Sweeney at 20? Though clearly he is the brainstorm behind this theatre. Where is the money coming from? Is he a trust fund baby?

probably by sheer talent.

Or really smart business savvy. That article says he was able to incite investors to raise 2 million dollars to pay for the summer series (4 shows). That's pretty amazing. Hopefully he'll have the artistic vision to be able to make these productions as great as his casts.

I also hope the shows find an audience. This is their "inaugural" season, I doubt he'll be able to pull together that kind of money next year if the shows play to empty houses. Great story. I definitely wish them all the best of luck.

Updated On: 6/10/05 at 12:15 PM

Does the theatre even have a website?