Sweeney todd is perhaps the most atmospheric musical ever written and to this day remains the masterwork of stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler. The author added morale and made from the main hero not just a cannibal psychopath. Vocal score to sondheims classic tale of the demon barber of fleet street. Sweeney todd nhb libretti paperback this is the full book and lyrics of stephen sondheims musical based on the famous 19thcentury melodrama. The demon barber of fleet street often referred to simply as sweeney todd is a 1979 musical with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler. Jan 31, 1974 sweeney todd is perhaps the most atmospheric musical ever written and to this day remains the masterwork of stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler. I do not own any rights to the song epiphany or the musical or film sweeney todd. Frank rich, the new york times a work of such scope and such daring that it dwarfs every other broadway musical that even attempts to invite comparison.
Sweeney todd, a musical thriller with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler, is based on christopher bonds 1973 play, sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street the character of sweeney todd a vengeful barber who murders in his very shop first appeared in french legends in the fourteenth century, but really started becoming popular with a series. Its a good show, and reading it did bring certain lyrics to the fore that i had not noticed before, such as sweeney s line if only angels could prevailwed be the way we were, which i think speaks to one of the musicals most important themes, the way in which we all long for something better. Sweeney todd, a musical thriller with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler, is based on christopher bonds 1973 play, sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street. For a century, the character of sweeney todd was known as. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street hugh wheeler.
A musical thriller is perhaps the most intense dark comedy ever. Jul 16, 2010 i have been a fan of sweeney todd for some time, but i have only recently made the commitment to buy the score. Jun 01, 2010 i have been a fan of sweeney todd for some time, but i have only recently made the commitment to buy the score. Sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street vocal score. A free to use tool for downloading any book or publication on issuu. Vocal selectionsmusic book by sondheim, stephen isbn. The musical is not intended for those of the weak at heart. A musical thriller music and lyrics by stephen sondheim. No libretto requests these should be requested at rmusicalscripts.
It originated in the mid19th century with the string of pearls, a victorian book series about a devilish shaver who murdered and robbed his customers before handing their bodies over to a local baker for pie filling. I have been a fan of sweeney todd for some time, but i have only recently made the commitment to buy the score. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Formatted exactly the same as our normal libretto vocal books 7. Formatted exactly the same as our normal librettovocal books 7. Been wanting to do this one in particular for quite a while, its epiphany from the musical sweeney todd. Broadway musicalslibrettos, musicals, books barnes.
A musical thriller is the unsettling tale of a victorianera barber who returns home to london after fifteen years of exile to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. Arguing with moderators or other members is not acceptable. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street music and lyrics. A naked sweeney todd stands revealed as a musical of naked rage, chewing up everyone in its path as it spits out blood and tears. It is based on the 1973 book by english author christopher bond. A musical thriller music and lyrics by stephen sondheim book. From full choruss to semioperatic arias this show really does have everything you could wish for in a musical.
Its a good show, and reading it did bring certain lyrics to the fore that i had not noticed before, such as sweeneys line if only angels could prevailwed be the way we were, which i think speaks to one of the musicals most important themes, the way in which we all long for something better. Johanna kiss me my friends no place like london not while im around poor thing pretty women the worst pies in london and more. Based on a 1970 play by christopher bond, this retelling of the story of the demon barber of fleet street first appeared in 1979 and boasts a the more he. Read sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street. When revenge eludes him, sweeney swears vengeance on the entire human race, murdering as many people as he can, while his business associate mrs. Cu boulders eklund opera program stages sweeney todd. Newly revised, with new music engravings, added songs, articles and photos. I do not own any rights to the song epiphany or the musical or. Tarzan broadway tapestry theyre playing our song thing about men, the vocal book.
Includes the ballad of sweeney todd by the sea green finch and linnet bird johanna ladies in their sensitivities a little priest not while im around pretty women wait the worst pies in london. One of the darkest musicals ever written, sweeney todd. Book by burt shevelove and larry gelbart introduction by larry gelbart this brazenly retro broadway musical, inspired by plautus, is as timeless as comedy itself. The demon barber of fleet street, which took place at the lincoln center in new york city. Lovett, the owner of a local pie shop known to have the worst pies in london, sweeney and the dutiful baker hatch a plan to save the pie shop and exact a bloody revenge. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by christopher bond. If youre in music theater or opera, this is a perfect staple to have in your. It won the tony award for best musical and olivier award for best new musical. Before a front drop depicting in a honeycombed beehive the class. Contains all dialogue as well as full pianovocal score. Lovett this summer, and i needed a score and libretto and this was absolutely perfect. Cu boulders eklund opera program stages sweeney todd cu. Victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, sweeney todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society.
The gruesomely fascinating musical about the demon barber of fleet street, from the writing partnership behind a little night music. The demon barber of fleet street synopsis broadway musical simple londoners are burying bag with the corpse, saying about the deceased sweeney todd, as of a demonic barber from fleet street. Vocal score book online at best prices in india on. Music and lyrics by stephen sondheim book by hugh wheeler introduction by christopher bond. Vincent canby, the new york times the most urbane and literate musical. Sweeney todd movie vs musical cheap theatre tickets. Shop and buy sweeney todd from applause books at sheet music plus. Sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street hal leonard.
To put it simply, this is a musthave for all devotees of. As well as the entire score condensed to a pianovocal score, the dialogue not sung is also included. Bond has processed the finished piece, the text and meaning of which were pretty clumsy and unfit for the stage version, as for him. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by christopher bond sweeney todd opened on broadway in 1979 and in the west end in 1980. Sunset boulevard revised broadway version vocal score. The ballad of sweeney todd the contest god, thats good. The format of the pages allows for more than triple the amount of space for writing cues, blocking notes and complicated choreographic dance steps. Dec 14, 2012 been wanting to do this one in particular for quite a while, its epiphany from the musical sweeney todd. The stage musical has one of the boldest broadway scores ever heard, using a mix of genres and styles to create an unforgettable sound. The musical is about a mad barber who wants nothing but revenge on the. The demon barber of fleet street 1979 is a musical and thriller set in victorian england about a murderous barber who extracts revenge on unsuspecting people in london for the cruel abuse of his wife. Lovett, company green finch and linnet bird johanna ah, miss anthony, johanna, beggar woman johanna anthony pirellis miracle elixir tobias. As well as the entire score condensed to a piano vocal score, the dialogue not sung is also included. Vocal score and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A ghost of barber appears and the story is transferred in the middle of the xix century. Firstly, this is the cheapest price i have found, and it is well worth it. Includes the ballad of sweeney todd by the sea green finch and linnet bird johanna ladies in their sensitivities a little priest not while im around. For a century, the character of sweeney todd was known as nothing more than a villain. Vocal score to sondheims classic tale of the demon barber of fleet. Sweeney todd won best musical best book by hugh wheeler and best score as well as five other tony awards for its broadway premiere in 1979. Musical numbers act 1 orchestra prelude the ballad of sweeney todd todd, company no place like london anthony,todd, beggar woman the barber and his wife todd the worst pies in london mrs. It is okay to disagree, but treat others with respect, and realize that you may not know everything.