Sweeney Todd 2.0 - Carmello and Lewis — Page 5

I saw this on Sunday as well. My hubby and I loved it. He had seen the Doyle version but it left him confused, this one he was able to follow a lot better (although some parts can still be unclear).

Carmello was sensational - beat out Lupone in my opinion. Quirky, funny, sang the hell out of the part, and evil. Lewis was frightening as well - the brutality of him killing Mrs. Lovett was absolutely chilling.

I also liked how the letter was read instead of sung - I like how it sped up the action (and that song has never been a favorite mine - apologies to the poster who really liked it!)

Chair/victim wise, you have to use your imagination as with the Doyle production. This version even cuts the part of God, That's Good where Sweeney receives the fancy chair. Doyle surprisingly kept it.

The tiny band is positioned in a little corner on the far "stage" left, the opposite end from the pie counter.

Updated On: 6/22/17 at 11:07 AM

I won't spoil it, but when Sweeney is Killing, it is always very obvious. The Chair/chute buisness is kinda glossed over, which is an unfortunately casualty of the intimacy.

This is how you know when someone is being killed -

Also, just because there's no barber's chair, doesn't mean a barber can't do their work. The patrons sit on a stool, it's really not that difficult to process that, is it?

Vocally he's dynamic, but poor Norm is just not up to the demands of the role otherwise.

However, in that tiny theatre, in this weird little Sweeney Todd, Carmello is distinguishing herself as one of the GREAT Nellie Lovetts.

ljay889 said: "Did you see Norm earlier in his run? I thought he was absolutely firing on all cylinders last weekend. I'm curious if others who have seen him twice could comment on his growth in the role. I wasn't expecting him to be as ferocious given his earlier notices around here."

I saw him about three weeks ago. He did yell loudly a lot a the people in the front row, but it wasn't terribly convincing. He's never been a terribly persuasive actor; but fine in most of the parts he's been given. There is just too much in the character Sweeney Todd for his meager acting talent to mine.

But, again, he sang it GLORIOUSLY.

Anyone gone on a two show day- do they come out after both shows?

Valentina3 said: "This is how you know when someone is being killed -

Thank you for the above.

Valentina3 said: "Also, just because there's no barber's chair, doesn't mean a barber can't do their work. The patrons sit on a stool, it's really not that difficult to process that, is it?"

My question wasn't about "processing". I've not seen any production of Sweeney Todd before, but I know that the murders have historically been carried out with the victim in the barber's chair and then the body goes down a chute when the deed is done. What I was trying to determine was how this scenario played out if there was no chair/chute, i.e., is there some other plot device to replace the chair and where does the body go?

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Thank you!

Lot666 said: "Valentina3 said: "Also, just because there's no barber's chair, doesn't mean a barber can't do their work. The patrons sit on a stool, it's really not that difficult to process that, is it?"

My question wasn't about "processing". I've not seen any production of Sweeney Todd before, but I know that the murders have historically been carried out with the victim in the barber's chair and then the body goes down a chute when the deed is done. What I was trying to determine was how this scenario played out if there was no chair/chute, i.e., is there some other plot device to replace the chair and where does the body go?"

Ahh, my bad. I was confused by the context of the question, sorry about the unnecessary sass :)

Just confirmed via Twitter, Carolee is out of the show August 8-13, but has extended her contract and will be with the show through *at least* the end of September (she didn't give a departure date). Happy news!!!

Eliza2 - her standby is going to be amazing! Liz Pearce has been the cover since the original Brits. Liz is British and one fierce actress/singer. Her Mrs. Wilkinson in Billy Elliot was awesome. But I'm biased as I loved her then and am specifically going to see her 8/13!