Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical thriller has been captivating audiences since 1979, and has enjoyed not only theatre, but opera house productions from companies all over the world. I read part of an article from a guy named Michael Dale that said, "Sweeney Todd is a musical when you wonder why Mrs. Lovett takes her bow after Sweeney. Sweeney Todd is an opera when you wonder why the mezzo takes…
SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 12:35AM on May 30, 2012