Sweeney Todd

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:13:25 GMT

I had an unexpected pleasure occur late into my Thursday evening. It was brought on by a musical known as Sweeney Todd. A play that I would never have "sought out" like I would say, Phantom or Les Mis or even Miss Saigon... In fact, it was because of Miss Saigon that this little treat was introduced to me. Let me rehash.

Back in the spring of 2005, I was very excited to learn that one of my favorite musicals (Miss Saigon) was coming to seattle playing at the 5th avenue theater. I quickly got online and ordered the best seats I could find - for it was my husbands first experience with the theater and I wanted him to have a great time. On the eve of the performance we sat in our seats with baited breath waiting to be dazzled by the great storyline and wonderful score. Sadly, it was not to be, the performance was tainted by many many technical errors. By intermission I was prepared to cut out of there but I wanted to give my husband the opportunity to see the famed helecopter scene. So we waited it out. The scene was good, but not good enough to overcome my dissapointment...

The following day I wrote an email to the box office expressing my dismay that a first class theater would permit such a weak technical performance. To my surprise they called me the next day to attempt to rectify the situation. The agreed upon solution was to offer us opening night tickets to this musical known as Sweeney Todd. Hum, don't know that one, oh well...

It was wonderful! The cast was phenominal, music pitch perfect, yes it seems technically that the 5th needs a little help, but it was better than Saigon. All in all, I would HIGHLY suggest scooting down to the 5th and take in this unusual macabre musical. Not suitable for children though... a little gory. ;)

Water Wings required..: Entertainment

Sweeney Todd