Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Theater 2020)

See it if you are a Sweeney fan and don't need props or scenery to appreciate the songs and story, which are very well performed.

Don't see it if you are looking for a truly professional theater.

See it if You have to love the show and the music. Great singing but no sets or choreography, More like a cabaret performance of the score.

Don't see it if U can't get there early and grab a front row seat. Rows of chairs w/NO sightlines. And much of the action takes place off the elevated stage

See it if you enjoyed the Movie. Even if you haven't and want some great actors performing and singing the show. Was really well done, just go see it!

Don't see it if you don't like musicals. The show lacks some stage and props, but very easy for people familiar with the story to figure out.

Also This production was really well done, with the singers did a great job. The movie is one of my favorites and they really did an amazing job with the space they had. They made some artistic decisions of being minimalist with stage and props, and that to me was the only thing really lacking. I was familiar with the story, but my date wasn't so I had to fill her in on a few things to have it make more sense, but she really enjoyed it also.... Read more Read less

See it if ST newbie. Low cost intro. Fuller's Todd can be heard in Queens. Intimate space with every sq ft used.

Don't see it if Female lead a cartoon; way over the top. Blonde wig cheap, fake, hideous. Prefer a male Pirelli. Obvious political casting choice misfire.

Also Fuller too full figured. Sweeney sure hasn't missed any meals in prison! Director's outsize personality evident in cast performances.... Read more Read less

See it if the singing is really masterful; so much to see and take in with this production; camaraderie with fellow attendees due to set up

Don't see it if you're sensitive to loud noises, looking for something light, dislike even the illusion of violence, don't want to twist to see action

See it if Like the score and I do. For the most part singing is good and pianist excellent. Don't mind bare bones production values.

Don't see it if want a uniform caliber of performers. The chorus is excellent and some of the principals good. Female playing the other barber didn't work.

See it if You like musicals, this group, sweeny todd and productions that are done very well without a lot of props

Don't see it if You like bigger productions with props and more staging

See it if you're a fan of Sweeney Todd, great lyrics and fine, fine singing, you have not seen this before, you want to see it performed again.

Don't see it if you desire more than just a piano accompaniment (though he is masterful!), you need sets and big production.

Also Standouts: Mrs. Lovett, Pirelli, Beadle, Toby. The intense sincerity of this production shined through. A lovely chapel setting, actually. (I'd like more than just the excellent piano [one bass or cello?] AND a list of the songs to be included in the program.)... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy interactive theater, and can tolerate such a bizarre premise

Don't see it if You enjoy good Sondheim

See it if You love anything Sondheim, intimate spaces, creative staging , talented actors , Carolee Carmelo specifically & Jake Boyd a nice surprise.

Don't see it if The Theme turns your stomach , you don't get Sondheim, no meat pies for you ,actors in your face frighten you , no theatrical ingenuity 4 U.

See it if You want to be riveted and completely taken aback by the story; so very easy to become wrapped up, wonderful direction.

Don't see it if You mind gore or are really turned off by the thought of murder and cannibalism; or if you have a weak stomach.

See it if you enjoy hearing good human voices sing unamplified. limited ability in lighting handled well,

Don't see it if you want to hear an orchestra with the singers...for this very difficult piece. This is done on a shoe string budget, with some miscasting

See it if You want to see a marvelous, immersive production of a Sondheim musical. The staging, singing and acting are all superb. Try the pie!

Don't see it if You don't like Sondheim musicals. You don't like immersive theatre. You don't like onstage violence.

See it if you appreciate the traditional way of doing Sweeney Todd, or you want to see Sweeney Todd for the first time.

Don't see it if you want a challenging adaptation of the text or a big production. It's a simple production, but the vocal performances are amazing.

See it if Sat front orchestra and got spat on, knife to the throat and snarled at a bit but soooo worth it. Delany is a phenomenal singer!!

Don't see it if You get jump scared do NOT sit up front. Loud noises and big lighting changes. Incredible experience go see it anyway!!

See it if You don't mind a weakly acted but powerfully sung bare bones production that makes good use of limited space and means.

Don't see it if You can't handle shameless mugging, mostly among the 2 leads. Wouldn't be so bad if they weren't blindly aping the actors from the PBS video

See it if You are a sondheim fan who wants to see one of his best shows iperformed in innovative and immersive staging with excellent performances.

Don't see it if You dislike performer/audience interaction, or prefer traditional staging with a full ensemble.

Also First off, the cast of this show is filled with solid Broadway talents who deliver strong performances. The staging of this version of Sweeney, in a pie shop cum theater, is both a strength and weakness. On the good side, the intimacy of the setting cannot be beat, and the pie shop is used to good effect in many numbers. On the other hand, the lack of an ensemble (despite all but 2 of the actors filling ensemble roles as well) is noticeable in areas such as the lack of "City on Fire," the signature ensemble number. The audience interaction is at times appropriate (e.g. Tobias ginning up the crowd for Pirelli) and at times questionable (Sweeney's interaction could be too intense for some, I expect, particularly if he chose somebody who had never seen the show)

All in all it is a show worth seeing with all the qualities of a really good Off-Broadway production: excellent performances, innovative direction that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, and thought provocation.... Read more Read less

See it if You love this show. It's a really great re-staging of this, and brad oscar is great!!

Don't see it if you don't like horror.

See it if You want to see a classic stripped down to an intimate scale.

Don't see it if The idea of a guy singing about murder looking in your eye makes you quesy.

See it if you enjoy great voices and creepy subject matters

Don't see it if you dont like some seriously high notes!

See it if You love serious musical theater. Not an easy storyline.

Don't see it if Although I loved it, my group thought it was too confusing and just didn't get it. Serious subject matter, not light and breezy

See it if If enjoy a good show with an interesting plot and amazing music this is the show for you!

Don't see it if If you don't like shows with interesting plot and if you don't like Stephan Sondheim's Music.

See it if You like horror movies.

Don't see it if Gore isn't your thing.

See it if If you loved the movie or you love twisted takes on Shakespearian classics, then this play will definitely deliver.

Don't see it if If you have a sensitive stomach for blood and dark themes, then this musical might be a bit much for you.

See it if you want to enjoy Sweeney in an intimate space. Staging is minimal but cast is mostly great. Standouts: Mrs. Lovett, Pirelli, Beadle, Toby.

Don't see it if you're expecting full orchestrations. Having just a piano means you hear more of the vocal parts, though, which is nice.