I also saw the revival in October 1989 at Circle in the Square with Beth Fowler and Bob Gunton. ![]() That production ran 557 performances and garnered nine Tony awards, including Best Musical and Book along with Tonys for Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury. I saw the original production at the Uris Theatre in March 1979 with Len Cariou, Angela Lansbury, Victor Garber and Sarah Rice. I contend that it is a modern opera and that opera houses will be presenting this magnum opus in years to come. Once again, director Jay Manley presents an imaginative production with a cast of over 30 actors on a medium-size stage.Ĭritics and audiences have debated whether or not Sweeney Todd is a musical or an opera. The multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre is currently presenting an inventive production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's heart-pounding musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd through March 13 at Foothill College Playhouse. Also see Richard's reviews of A Chorus Line and Aidaĭiana Torres Koss and James Monroe Iglehart
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