Sweeney Todd 2.0 - Carmello and Lewis — Page 6

Checked every performance from now until 8/27, a pair of tickets in my price range aren't available

Norm will be leaving during the rest of the cast switch in August.

Is Norm leaving in late August confirmed?

Ken6 said: "I was looking at going in Oct but after seeing this I am not sure I want to waste my time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b9WCxJ8sW8

Is his acting really that bad? It was top on my list to see but now I am 2nd guessing it. Also recommendations on seating?



I did not see the London leads but I thought Norm's acting was just fine. His voice more than makes up for it, and the immersive nature helps make him quite menacing. I was at table C (I think 9 and 10) - had we not been right in the heart of it I might have felt differently. If for no other reason, though, this is worth seeing bc of Carolee. I certainly don't think Norm will dissapoint given all the other factors - but I definitely recommend the middle tables if you can get seats there.

He is also the nicest actor I've ever met after a show. The actors come out into the lobby rather than stage door, and he spent a ton of time with everyone, made sure everyone had autographs and pictures, and was incredibly gracious.

Go see it - you won't regret it but I can only speak for the "immersive" seats!

Ken6 said: "I was looking at going in Oct but after seeing this I am not sure I want to waste my time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b9WCxJ8sW8

Is his acting really that bad? It was top on my list to see but now I am 2nd guessing it. Also recommendations on seating?

I'm confused. What looks so bad about his performance? He's not the best Sweeney, but I wouldn't call him "bad."

Kad said: "Norm will be leaving during the rest of the cast switch in August."

Can anyone provide a specific date in August as Norm's final show?

If anyone was looking, there's a bunch of good seats avail for Wed. night. No pie seats, but G row counters, 1 table seat, and a couple at the counter by the pie counter.

Saw this tonight and enjoyed it greatly. Hearing everyone perform without amplification was very cool, but I did have some trouble hearing/understanding people. But that happens with mics too, especially when they're singing over each other

Honestly, I've never listened to or seen the show(stage or movie) before, so this was an interesting introduction. I knew the basic storyline, of course.

Thanks for the seat recs here, I grabbed a G counter seat that popped up last minute and it was a perfect view.

Kad said: "They've been auditioning replacements for Norm. I believe his contract is up the same time as Doyle et al."

I emailed the show and received a response yesterday indicating that Mr. Lewis' final performance will be on Sunday, August 13. Does anyone know who will be taking over the lead?

We should get word very soon on Norm's replacement.

http://www.playbill.com/article/hugh-panaro-to-succeed-norm-lewis-in-off-broadways-sweeney-todd

Hugh Panaro is the next Sweeney.