1st Edition

Sondheim and Wheeler's Sweeney Todd

By Aaron Thomas Copyright 2018
90 Pages
by Routledge

180 Pages
by Routledge

Sweeney Todd , the gruesome tale of a murderous barber and his pastry chef accomplice, is unquestionably strange subject matter for the musical theatre – but eight Tony awards and enormous successes on Broadway and the West End testify to its enduring popularity with audiences. Written by Hugh Wheeler, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the musical premiered in 1979 and has seen... Read more

Acknowledgements

Note on the text

Chapter 1. The Throat That Gleams

Chapter 2. The Throat That Sings

Chapter 3. The Throat That Bleeds

Chapter 4. The Throat That Swallows

Bibliography

Biography

Aaron Thomas