Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd is by no means a conventional melodious; it takes several forms of music and theater and artfully places them to she-bopher. Sondheim very effectively transports the audience back to Victorian England for a mad trip the open fantastic with murder, mayhem...and meat pies. He also utilizes his skill as a choral composer to write some truly fascinating supporting players pieces accompanied by a very intricate plot with many elements carefully layered.

There are several historic thematic elements in this carefully written commentary on our society, and Sondheim makes good use of his music to accent not alone the melodramatic plot, but these themes as well. For example, the song Kiss Me becomes an anthem for Anthony and Johanna and a symbol of their true love....they loved when they did not level(p) know each others names. Sweeney Todd may be a dark musical, but its construction lends well to light voices and an equally light orchestral style. Plot-wise, this show is rathe...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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