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in musical theater, and despite what
some might think of the genre, he
argues that musical theater is far more
than mere spectacle. The subject
matter of much of it is anything but
about The Sound of Music. It seems
like a light piece but remember that
the audience members watching it
in 1959 were only a decade or so out
from losing family members in World
War II.” And Show Boat
musical—which came out in 1927—was
a probing look at race and interracial
relations. Sweeney Todd follows in that
tradition of musically exploring issues
that truly matter as it looks deeply at
the human tendency toward greed,
power, revenge, and the need for
vindication. “It’s a powerful cautionary
you’re being led by your need for
revenge, ultimately, it’s you who will
suffer the most.”
About working at Asolo Rep again,
over the country, yet Asolo Rep is
one of my favorites. Michael Donald
wise, insightful, and so compassionate
notch. I walked our assistant director
through the scene shop the other day
and his jaw dropped to the ground.”
directing, Edwards’ leadership, and the
this year’s production of Sweeney Todd
ride that will linger in the brain long
are asked about their favorite musical
just might think about this latest
Street’s demon barber.
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