For those who don't know Josh Groban has always been a big fan of Sweeny Todd so much that he names his late dog Sweeny.
@AndySaenz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I knew that, lol. I saw him in concert 10 years ago and he was amazing!
@phughesphoto
Жыл бұрын
Awwww. Sweeney died?
@rey-yac
Жыл бұрын
@@phughesphoto In 2020
@phughesphoto
Жыл бұрын
@@rey-yac I believe I feel his pain now. My beloved cat Abigail aka ABBA passed away this morning. I was lucky enough to be holding her as she slipped away. 💔
@rey-yac
Жыл бұрын
@@phughesphoto I'm sorry for your loss. I had had a cat pass away a couple of years ago, I understand. Great name for your cat by the way.
@windowtrimmer8211 Жыл бұрын
Sondheim’s score for Sweeney Todd far surpasses its originally intended genre. A great Broadway musical, yes-but also simply one of the greatest works of art of the 20th century, period.
@YotYotFive
Жыл бұрын
It's hard for me to rank my favorite Sondheim scores, but Sweeney Todd has always been and will probably always remain at the #1 spot.
@guystudios
Жыл бұрын
I mean the story of Sweeney Todd is good and the use of music is sophisticated and interesting, but the songs are ugly and unmemorable. EDIT: I have changed my mind. The score to Sweeney Todd is a great work of genius.
@windowtrimmer8211
Жыл бұрын
@@guystudios The songs in Sweeney, are superb individually and they are great for moving along the plot, but collectively they have a profoundly universal and operatic quality beyond the melodramatic subject matter. Many serious composers have set out to write the “great American opera” but Sondheim took a Blackwing pencil and under the aegis of Broadway beat them to it. It’s endearing that even having done this, decades later he would just shrug and sort-of admit that at least it was an operetta!
@olive6679
Жыл бұрын
I agree. However, I've seen reddit threads where people said Sweeney is sondheim's worst musical and either company or Sunday is the best. This one is in my top five favs. I hope to get a chance to see the Revival.
@camara1194
Жыл бұрын
it’s definitely his magnum opus in my opinion. i’m not a fan of into the woods and people seem to think that one is his best.
@neilengel3715 Жыл бұрын
Saw it Sunday Matinee on the 12th. The production was brilliant and the music/singing never sounded better. Josh was terrific and so was Annaleigh. The audience literally jumped to its feet and applauded and howled like a grand slam had just been hit by the batter at Dodger Stadium. Remarkable!
@TJBeanz-de1db
Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to here this! I am going tomorrow night and I can’t wait!!
@neilengel3715
Жыл бұрын
@@TJBeanz-de1db You'll Lovett!!!
@TJBeanz-de1db
Жыл бұрын
@@neilengel3715 I was beyond impress with the entire cast! What an amazing performance!!
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
I saw the musical 🎶 with the original cast way back when. This is my favorite musical 🎶 ‼️. Ever since I saw it, I jumped at the chance to see it when it came to my town. I would love to see it again with Josh Groban.
@TJBeanz-de1db
Жыл бұрын
@@dianetheisen8664 That’s amazing!!
@carolinecao9513 Жыл бұрын
It's important to me to learn that Stephen Sondheim was a fan of the COMET OF 1812.
@collinziegler1615
Жыл бұрын
Was just gonna write this -- that is unsurprising but affirming 🤩
@kphoenix5942
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact! Dave Malloy has a song in “Preludes” in which the main character gets to meet his artistic idol Tolstoy, and the sheet music bears the dedication “to S.S.”
@vb9677
Жыл бұрын
@@kphoenix5942 🥺🥺🥺
@neonparadis3
Жыл бұрын
@@kphoenix5942 Also in Ghost Quartet, besides it being a direct refference, the parts where the bears litsts the items is notated as "Into the woods tempo"
@kphoenix5942
Жыл бұрын
@@neonparadis3 YES!
@roxiesbroadwaybreakdown5599 Жыл бұрын
Josh and Annaleigh seem to have a great chemistry! And Annaleigh has a perfect understanding of Mrs Lovett. Finally a revival that does this show justice!
@magentahaze Жыл бұрын
I'd LOVE a cast album for this one. :)
@usagicassidy
Жыл бұрын
I feel like that's in the cards
@abigailroberts4558
Жыл бұрын
you're gonna get one!!!
@alexandersean4708
Жыл бұрын
We have a song! And it's been called a preview of what's to come!
@MattChance Жыл бұрын
These two make absolutely the perfect pair onstage. When Gaten Matarazzo joins them, it somehow reaches an even higher level thanks to his voice. Amazing that a show with this much age on it can still feel so fresh and cool!
@IlaughedIcried
Жыл бұрын
Is Gaten playing Antony or Toby? (I'm guessing Antony, but maybe he's shorter than I think?)
@MattChance
Жыл бұрын
@@IlaughedIcried Tobias Ragg
@IlaughedIcried
Жыл бұрын
@@MattChance Oh wow! Awesome!
@nicolefrances.c Жыл бұрын
Being able to usher for this show continuously does nothing but makes me so happy and full of life.. ironically
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Lucky‼️
@graysonjmes
Жыл бұрын
I work merch there sometimes! One of my favorite shows to work at the moment!
@nicolefrances.c
Жыл бұрын
@@graysonjmes that’s so cool! I’m only a sub but honestly I’ve given all my availability to them because I need them to know I’m dedicated 😅
@tessaokeefe9866
Жыл бұрын
@@graysonjmeshow do you get the job of selling merch?
@MADHAUSMARKALLAN Жыл бұрын
I saw the original cast when my mom took me for my 18th birthday in November 1979. They changed my life and I mean that. 20 years later I was on Broadway myself. Sondheim & Hal Prince... I'll never forget it. I live in San Francisco now, so it'll be hard to get to see it before it wins a whole bunch of revival Tonys. But to hear the orchestrations with a full orchestra, bliss!
@cheriebomb158
Жыл бұрын
What show were you in on Broadway?
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
You are so right ‼️ I saw the original, too, and it, too, changed my life.
@Sharpe1502 Жыл бұрын
From what I’ve heard, Annaleigh steals the show. I’m predicting her to win the Tony this year. I hope Groban beats Ben Platt this year. I’m still not over Dear Evan Hansen beating Great Comet in every category from years ago. 😂
@DesireeStamat
Жыл бұрын
Oh no not again LOL
@ampersandcastle1091
Жыл бұрын
same haha. My friend is obsessed with Ben Platt but as a massive Great Comet fan I just can’t quite forgive him
@day_trippr4967
Жыл бұрын
IT WOULD BE REVENGE!! 😂
@hailee176
Жыл бұрын
Coming here after she lost 😭 I’m still upset about it
@day_trippr4967
Жыл бұрын
@@hailee176 Same 😭
@brooklyn7189 Жыл бұрын
Went to see it Saturday… unfortunately Groban was ill… however it was absolutely excellent… the understudy was excellent and she is marvelous!
@dylansmith1833 Жыл бұрын
I saw this last week and was just blown away! Groban is a star!
@drodriguezwdsc
Жыл бұрын
Can I ask you a question? We are headed to NYC in May to see this. Last year we went to Broadway and we had to bring all of our vaccination cards. Do they still require them? Didn't want to to bring them if it wasn't necessary. Thanks. Sounds like it was an awesome show!
@rjd3wine
Жыл бұрын
@@drodriguezwdsc We have gone to Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Camelot. No vaccination cards were required. Masking was optional as well. I'd photograph your vaccination cards on your phone or photocopy just to be covered. Have a great visit. Sweeney Todd on our short list now.
@dylansmith1833
Жыл бұрын
@@drodriguezwdsc Hi Dan! No, Broadway lifted the Vaxx requirement almost a year ago and lifted the mask mandate last summer. While masks are optional, you will see signs on every Broadway Theatre door that says that masks are “STRONGLY ENCOURAGED” but are not mandatory. Hope you enjoy this production! Groban and Gaten Matarazzo are standout performers in this production! Also, the full orchestra will send chills down your spine constantly!
@drodriguezwdsc
Жыл бұрын
@@dylansmith1833 Thank you so much for the info. We came last year right before they lifted the regulations. Wife and I are bringing her parents this time and wanted to have everything we need just in case. We'll all take pics of our cards just in case. We're pretty pumped for this one. Thanks again!
@dylansmith1833
Жыл бұрын
@@drodriguezwdsc No problem! Hope you enjoy it!
@laurapalmer511 Жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, Josh Groban. I saw this on Friday the 18th, had Nicholas Christopher on instead, and my goodness, he absolutely killed the role (pun not intended) but. What stole everything for me? Annaleigh Ashford. Her Mrs. Lovett was DIVINE. Hilarious, always on, lending so much life to the stage, it was just incredible. Never been a Sweeney fan before. I would go see it again and again.
@richmoves Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see the original Bway production back in 1979. It was fantastic! It was the first Bway musical I ever saw. I didn't really get Groban when he first arrived on the scene years ago. I am a fan now and I think he's going to crush this role.🎭🎶
@davidlrattigan
Жыл бұрын
I was the same. My aunt used to send me his CDs when he first became a star, and I wasn't too keen. But it makes sense when he says in the interview that his early career was never the thing he dreamed about when he was 10 - he was dreaming about being on the stage, doing what he does now. The clips are really promising.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
It was the same for me, too, in that it was my first Broadway musical 🎶. I fell in love and after that, I can't help but compare every musical 🎶 I see to Sweeney Todd.
@paridasnapesnapesnape5584 Жыл бұрын
GOD Josh Groban was INCREDIBLE in great comet 😭😭 so good to see him back on stage
@jimbo40 Жыл бұрын
I saw this last night 4/22 and can't stop thinking about this particular production. It is phenomenal. Annaleigh's comic timing had me in tears and Josh Groban's voice is superb. I highly recommend you go see it, if you can get a ticket, or afford the ticket price.
@laurenpunch1053 Жыл бұрын
So proud how Josh has come! He really NEEDS to be in more musicals.
@sima8323 Жыл бұрын
Saw it on Feb 28th. Brilliant cast, crew, everyone was fantastic. For the first time, it made me see Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd as equals. As characters, I had never before seen them as both parts of the same puzzle. They are meant to be together. Usually, I see Sweeney as portrayed as this dark, brooding man with little other in his mind than driven revenge. It becomes almost flat. but that is Not at all the way Josh portrayed him. Annaleigh was a genius as well. Both of them, played off each other so well. This was also the first time I had ever seen Annaleigh live and she perfected everything from the body language to the movement, accent, just incredible. Usually mrs. Lovett is played as more as this scheming older woman that is a comedic side to Sweeney, but she was played with such depth, youthful tenacity and intelligence, that she rivaled Sweeney! Okay Overall Tony, Tony, Tony...for everyone in this show. Bravo.
@RY-fe3rt Жыл бұрын
Built for Broadway with those pipes. Happy 42nd, Josh!
@brianobrien7983 Жыл бұрын
Josh Grobin is a few years older than Len Cariou was when he premiered in the role.
@fbueller Жыл бұрын
This production looks amazing!
@AndySaenz Жыл бұрын
I went to see Josh Groban in concert when he did his In the Round tour in 2013. He was amazing live! He sings just as good live as he does in his studio recordings! He sang The Prayer with Judith Hill and they did it so well! He’s got an amazing voice! He’s got a lot of charisma and stage presence as well. I hope he wins a Tony for his work in Sweeney Todd! He deserves it.
@amandanies3174
Жыл бұрын
I saw him in Seattle for his "Straight to You" tour with my mom and my late grandmother, who was a massive fan and the one who introduced me to his music. He is incredible!
@iAncientOne Жыл бұрын
Saw the original with Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury! Love love Annaleigh Ashford! Saw her has Glinda to Stephanie J. Block’s Elphaba.
@LC-le9ew Жыл бұрын
I love Annaleigh; wish I could see this one live!
@MasterofVoice Жыл бұрын
I hope this will be filmed for PBS Great Performances! Wow!!
@karenkaren3189 Жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see both the original production with George Hearn and Angela Lansbury and the early 2000's revival with Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone. Would love to see this one also.
@lizmillinor8681 Жыл бұрын
Saw it in previews a few weeks ago and it was fantastic! Josh was wonderful, but Annaleigh stole the show (so funny)! My kids thought it was a huge treat to find out that Jordan Fisher and Gaten Matarrazo were in the cast, as well! It really was wonderful! The kids have seen Broadway touring shows many times, but this was their first trip to NYC and actual Broadway. It couldn’t have been a better introduction! Even my 15 year old son loved it and he’s usually too cool for that 😉.
@jeffdunn996 Жыл бұрын
Saw the original Sweeney Todd. It was one of my favorite musicals and wish I could see Josh in Sweeney Todd. I'm a big Josh fan this would be the best, but I live in NC so I'm hoping there will be a cast album of the musical and on CD.
@kennethwayne6857
Жыл бұрын
No doubt there will be.
@nothingtoseehere5678 Жыл бұрын
I hope this means we might get a Groban Phantom some day
@Kasino80 Жыл бұрын
Annaleigh racking up the Sondheim Icons. Now we just need her as the witch in into the woods.
@topherMac Жыл бұрын
I didn’t think anyone would ever come close to George Hearn… but WOW, here he is.
@broadwaymike92 Жыл бұрын
Just saw the production on Thursday!!! Thrilling. Josh and Annaleigh..... it was a master class of a performance!!! Do NOT miss them together.
@JoseMorales-lw5nt Жыл бұрын
Well, if Alan Rickman can go from DIE HARD to HARRY POTTER, I say good for you Mr. Groban!
@phangirl90
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention playing Judge Turpin in the film version.
@danapratola Жыл бұрын
I saw this on Tuesday in NYC. Such fun! It was AMAZING.
@katiehobbs96 Жыл бұрын
I would give anything to see Josh Groban in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. I'd give anything to see the show. Wish it was still on broadway
@ampersandcastle1091
Жыл бұрын
Same 😭 it genuinely pains me every single day that I’ll never get to see it
@jademulrooney9209 Жыл бұрын
Also saw josh in London in chess concert and love him on stage doing musicals
@mariefreitas1524 Жыл бұрын
Great & fun interview! 😊
@ladymondegreen Жыл бұрын
Omg I can’t wait to listen to this. Wish I could see it live!
@zoetrogolo7349 Жыл бұрын
I saw Sweeney Todd a few days ago. The whole cast was amazing and extremely talented.
@jonathanrio6587 Жыл бұрын
"British accident" is giving me my life! LOVE THAT for her!
@stephenjacobs2747 Жыл бұрын
Josh, you're amazing!!
@figmo397 Жыл бұрын
I would so love to see that! I saw the original with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou.
@Jerry-hp5sf
Жыл бұрын
I saw that production. Still the best one I’ve ever seen, imho.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
I saw the original, too‼️. Wish I could see this one.
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
Can't top it actually.
@dianaswan90 Жыл бұрын
Such a talented and sweet person ❤how i love josh !!!
@kory_misun10 ай бұрын
I remember searching for covers of Johanna years ago and Josh's name popping up. Later after singing that, he did a duet of Pretty Women with another famous, angelic-voiced man and I thought 'Dang, Josh would be great in Sweeney Todd, give it a few years!' And look, he's on the poster, not as Anthony, but the titular character and he's done wonderfully.
@stephenhall509 Жыл бұрын
I need a cast album!!!!
@purplequeen8318 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see it!!!
@MelissaNgai Жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for Josh to be so dramatic and dark lol
@jackedwardsally Жыл бұрын
He sounds amazing!! Im doubly jealous of anyone who gets to go see this sow
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Me, too‼️
@davidimhoff2118 Жыл бұрын
Here I am, a huge fan of Groban and didn't even know he was doing this. I've got to see him in this role
@allisonbergh4429 Жыл бұрын
Man I wish I could see this production. What do I have to do to get a proshot?
@vestracore
Жыл бұрын
i knoww right ugh i want to see this so bad
@oliverbrownlow5615
Жыл бұрын
🎶 ... Wait ... 🎶
@calwells5612 Жыл бұрын
Sondheim was a flat-out genius. Brilliant, brilliant composer. Oh, that harmony! So dense and complex, yet accessible. Awesome, indeed.
@dianetheisen8664 Жыл бұрын
The original musical 🎶 back in the7️⃣0️⃣s was my 1️⃣st Broadway musical 🎶 ever‼️. I loved it‼️. Wish I could see the new version.
@braddavis8822 Жыл бұрын
We have absolutely incredible musical theater here in Chicago... But I think, this deserves a trip Broadway..
@allyson-- Жыл бұрын
:~) good vibes from the clips shown so far
@Usertfders Жыл бұрын
Thank gawd Disney hasn't gotten ahold of the IP.
@kphoenix5942
Жыл бұрын
After Into the Woods, I pray the mouse never goes near Sondheim again.
@ladisneyprincesse
Жыл бұрын
But they got their actors!
@BackHouseKelly Жыл бұрын
Am seeing it in 2 weeks from today am so excited 😭
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Jealous ‼️
@HeronCoyote1234 Жыл бұрын
I saw this with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou. Amazing. I can’t wait to see this revival.
@yuke1256 Жыл бұрын
Im literally so excited about Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs Lovette
@Digital_Ninja279 Жыл бұрын
A small theater just did a small run of the metal version of Sweeny Todd.
@masterofallgoons
Жыл бұрын
Interesting.. I'd be curious to hear that. Is it available to listen to anywhere?
@ALOHAMOMMA60 Жыл бұрын
Tony Award winners, Josh and his co 🌟 star are phenomenal in the play. Josh deserves it since he was phenomenal in the COMET and was cheated out of it. Both performers are wonderful 👏 ❤. SWEENEY TODD is here to stay.
@oddityonder Жыл бұрын
I just saw it yesterday and man, it was amazing. I love it so much
@Mona07452 Жыл бұрын
What a great piece, and where oh where did you get that full-color, good- condition clip of Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou? Would love to see that version in its entirety. Saw the Sunday matinee show on March 19 with whole family and it was absolutely incredible. Annaleigh and Josh just hit it out of the park, but I still feel she appears a bit too young and pretty for Lovett. Did Kail say no to stage makeup, I wonder?
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
The problem here is that Mr Todd actually can't stand Mrs Lovett. This production makes them 'a team'. All wrong. I've seen four Mrs Lovetts, and Angela Lansbury's desperate old bag wiped all of them off the map. She was not only very funny, but you never mis-heard a word she sang.
@endhai
Жыл бұрын
@@jochenstossberg5427 Yes, I agree. I love Tim Burton's movie with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter and it is heartbreaking how bad he treats her there. Seems Depp loved to, play a realy bad guy. They sung very well. Would be funny to see them Both on stage...
@isabelburns6598 Жыл бұрын
I need a recorded soundtrack ASAP
@kimo2520 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE that musical!!
@raquelaguillon5336 Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Josh ❤ XOXO
@jasonluckoff38805 ай бұрын
He left the show now this new star taking over
@mackjay1777 Жыл бұрын
Why so little of Groban singing Sweeney in this interview? The narrator talks over him every time.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
IKR⁉️
@ameliawhiteley5971Ай бұрын
Don't forget about demon barber of fleet story 2007 movie with Alan Helena and Johnny Depp in it
@shiveringchihuahua Жыл бұрын
Groban likes his musicals to pop.
@masterofallgoons
Жыл бұрын
Much like his ladies
@luciahelenaevangelistadasi35586 ай бұрын
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@samcreates650 Жыл бұрын
I really wish I can see this!
@user-sp5ki3qb5o6 ай бұрын
My Request for a vocal register of Josh Groban among the others : VOICE BREAK✅️ VOCAL FRY✅️ CHEST VOICE✅️ NECK VOICE✅️ BELT VOICE✅️ HEAD VOICE✅️ FALSETTO✅️ MIX VOICE✅️ WHISPER✅️ BREATHY✅️ BREATH✅️ HUSKY✅️ RASPY✅️
@phyllispetras3369 Жыл бұрын
I still am with Patti and George!!!
@kevinnivek6273 Жыл бұрын
i love great comet so much
@englishincontext402510 ай бұрын
I've loved Sweeney since the opening bars when I sat in the stalls at London's Drury Lane theatre, back in the late 1970s watching Dennis Quilley and Sheila Hancock give brilliant performances. For me, this is a perfect musical, and I'm sure that Groban will be truly great. So I'm delighted that in this short feature about the new production the director allowed no more than two bars of music, at any one time, before overlaying the music with someone yapping. Quite an editorial feat!
@starryeyeschick Жыл бұрын
Would love to see this live!
@lilymaley96159 ай бұрын
I did this show when I was 18; it’s an absolute masterpiece as a score & operetta. It’s the most technically demanding vocals of any show I’ve ever been in, but man is it wonderful and Josh Groban is a perfect recast for it, unexpected as it is. Much in the same way Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls leading in Sunset Blvd in London is supposed to be mind-bendingly amazing, it just shows how underutilized some of their talent is in much of the catchy pop music tracks. I was so disappointed in the Johnny Depp Sweeney Todd, vocals-wise, so this is amazing!
@mephx11 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Just bought the book. but who knew Jane Pauley was still around. lol
@elizacarrie7433 Жыл бұрын
I remember her from Legally Blonde, and may I say, she seems to have more venom than Todd. Her take on who Lovett is inside her head is so right
@indigoalexgaming450011 ай бұрын
Saw this back in July... the best show I've ever seen. Absolutely *incredible* and lives rent free in my head forever more
@sarahhanratty3006 Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited! I’m going April 5th!!
@mililaniman Жыл бұрын
I wish I could see this.
@reader2012 Жыл бұрын
I miss Great Comet
@mollycblaeser Жыл бұрын
I wish Angela Lansbury could have seen it 😭
@KarenKelly110 Жыл бұрын
July.. I can’t wait!!
@cedgson91 Жыл бұрын
Patti LuPone as Mrs Lovett can’t be beat Her Little Priest is my absolute favourite!
@lapponia77
Жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I found her accent unconvincing. I found Julia McKenzie and Imelda Staunton much better. But life would be boring if we all agreed .....
@PeaceBang
Жыл бұрын
LuPone's sloppy dialect and musically lazy approach to this brilliant score was a huge disappointment.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Angela Lansbury was excellent.
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
One big problem with her and this new Mrs Lovett is that the character is meant to be Cockney. The show is set in London! They talk about London throughout the show! It's important!
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
@@dianetheisen8664 Angela Lansbury was easily the best I've seen. She was everything Mrs Lovett is meant to be.
@Meelzdiva Жыл бұрын
I need to see josh groban on Broadway!!
@Dimi374 Жыл бұрын
I can not wait to see Anna
@kimmychan1967 Жыл бұрын
Got my tix!!! Cannot wait. 😍💇🏽♂️
@KyCandicee Жыл бұрын
I’m so jealous Broadway are showing this, not even the west end right now 😭
@nverroye Жыл бұрын
Laughing at how quietly everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Josh 😂
@bradswilliams Жыл бұрын
I thought that his brother, Andy Bernard, played Sweeney Todd.
@donnalum4413
Жыл бұрын
For those who don't know...this is an inside joke about Josh Groban's bit on The Office. So funny!
@MrKidrick4 ай бұрын
How about a revisiting of the new cast: Aaron Tveit as Sweeney & Sutton Foster as Mrs. Lovett?
@MrKidrick
4 ай бұрын
It'll be neat to see profiles of these two amazing actors!
@steveconn Жыл бұрын
That Tim Burton adaptation was a terrible idea for a holiday release. Throat-slashings for Xmas!
@TheAOTSdude
Жыл бұрын
Actually an awesome idea because a horror movie always releases on Christmas or around
@Sueb18631
Жыл бұрын
It might have worked better if they hadn't cut out so much of the score and cast a Mrs. Lovett who could sing and could pull off funny and insane. I never thought anybody could take all of the humor out of "A Little Priest" but Tim Burton managed to do it.
@evans54
Жыл бұрын
And so poorly done
@samcreates650
Жыл бұрын
I actually like the Tim Burton movie, it’s what got me to like Sweeney Todd and I think Johnny Depp (Sweeney) and Helena Bonham Carter (Lovett) were okay singers
@hnc52
Жыл бұрын
Tim Burton and his talentless wife RUINED Sweeney Todd. They were so awful, that Johnny depp looked good.
@pumpkinpatch57 ай бұрын
This makes me want to eat a pie. I’m from London. 😂
@bastardcore7560 Жыл бұрын
proshot in sight?
@DesireeStamat
Жыл бұрын
Oh man I hope so
@phantomphan873 Жыл бұрын
I was bummed when he wasn’t casted as the phantom, but he is brilliant as Sweeney
@RuthLockwood Жыл бұрын
Really want to see it, love Josh Groban but...why is he singing in an American accent?
@SSM654 Жыл бұрын
Interesting...
@LazyHubbStudios Жыл бұрын
glad to see Sweeney got directed in the best direction possible. Hamilton is a garbage fire, surprised this show didn't follow in it's shoes... I love this show
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For those who don't know Josh Groban has always been a big fan of Sweeny Todd so much that he names his late dog Sweeny.
@AndySaenz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I knew that, lol. I saw him in concert 10 years ago and he was amazing!
@phughesphoto
Жыл бұрын
Awwww. Sweeney died?
@rey-yac
Жыл бұрын
@@phughesphoto In 2020
@phughesphoto
Жыл бұрын
@@rey-yac I believe I feel his pain now. My beloved cat Abigail aka ABBA passed away this morning. I was lucky enough to be holding her as she slipped away. 💔
@rey-yac
Жыл бұрын
@@phughesphoto I'm sorry for your loss. I had had a cat pass away a couple of years ago, I understand. Great name for your cat by the way.
Sondheim’s score for Sweeney Todd far surpasses its originally intended genre. A great Broadway musical, yes-but also simply one of the greatest works of art of the 20th century, period.
@YotYotFive
Жыл бұрын
It's hard for me to rank my favorite Sondheim scores, but Sweeney Todd has always been and will probably always remain at the #1 spot.
@guystudios
Жыл бұрын
I mean the story of Sweeney Todd is good and the use of music is sophisticated and interesting, but the songs are ugly and unmemorable. EDIT: I have changed my mind. The score to Sweeney Todd is a great work of genius.
@windowtrimmer8211
Жыл бұрын
@@guystudios The songs in Sweeney, are superb individually and they are great for moving along the plot, but collectively they have a profoundly universal and operatic quality beyond the melodramatic subject matter. Many serious composers have set out to write the “great American opera” but Sondheim took a Blackwing pencil and under the aegis of Broadway beat them to it. It’s endearing that even having done this, decades later he would just shrug and sort-of admit that at least it was an operetta!
@olive6679
Жыл бұрын
I agree. However, I've seen reddit threads where people said Sweeney is sondheim's worst musical and either company or Sunday is the best. This one is in my top five favs. I hope to get a chance to see the Revival.
@camara1194
Жыл бұрын
it’s definitely his magnum opus in my opinion. i’m not a fan of into the woods and people seem to think that one is his best.
Saw it Sunday Matinee on the 12th. The production was brilliant and the music/singing never sounded better. Josh was terrific and so was Annaleigh. The audience literally jumped to its feet and applauded and howled like a grand slam had just been hit by the batter at Dodger Stadium. Remarkable!
@TJBeanz-de1db
Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to here this! I am going tomorrow night and I can’t wait!!
@neilengel3715
Жыл бұрын
@@TJBeanz-de1db You'll Lovett!!!
@TJBeanz-de1db
Жыл бұрын
@@neilengel3715 I was beyond impress with the entire cast! What an amazing performance!!
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
I saw the musical 🎶 with the original cast way back when. This is my favorite musical 🎶 ‼️. Ever since I saw it, I jumped at the chance to see it when it came to my town. I would love to see it again with Josh Groban.
@TJBeanz-de1db
Жыл бұрын
@@dianetheisen8664 That’s amazing!!
It's important to me to learn that Stephen Sondheim was a fan of the COMET OF 1812.
@collinziegler1615
Жыл бұрын
Was just gonna write this -- that is unsurprising but affirming 🤩
@kphoenix5942
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact! Dave Malloy has a song in “Preludes” in which the main character gets to meet his artistic idol Tolstoy, and the sheet music bears the dedication “to S.S.”
@vb9677
Жыл бұрын
@@kphoenix5942 🥺🥺🥺
@neonparadis3
Жыл бұрын
@@kphoenix5942 Also in Ghost Quartet, besides it being a direct refference, the parts where the bears litsts the items is notated as "Into the woods tempo"
@kphoenix5942
Жыл бұрын
@@neonparadis3 YES!
Josh and Annaleigh seem to have a great chemistry! And Annaleigh has a perfect understanding of Mrs Lovett. Finally a revival that does this show justice!
I'd LOVE a cast album for this one. :)
@usagicassidy
Жыл бұрын
I feel like that's in the cards
@abigailroberts4558
Жыл бұрын
you're gonna get one!!!
@alexandersean4708
Жыл бұрын
We have a song! And it's been called a preview of what's to come!
These two make absolutely the perfect pair onstage. When Gaten Matarazzo joins them, it somehow reaches an even higher level thanks to his voice. Amazing that a show with this much age on it can still feel so fresh and cool!
@IlaughedIcried
Жыл бұрын
Is Gaten playing Antony or Toby? (I'm guessing Antony, but maybe he's shorter than I think?)
@MattChance
Жыл бұрын
@@IlaughedIcried Tobias Ragg
@IlaughedIcried
Жыл бұрын
@@MattChance Oh wow! Awesome!
Being able to usher for this show continuously does nothing but makes me so happy and full of life.. ironically
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Lucky‼️
@graysonjmes
Жыл бұрын
I work merch there sometimes! One of my favorite shows to work at the moment!
@nicolefrances.c
Жыл бұрын
@@graysonjmes that’s so cool! I’m only a sub but honestly I’ve given all my availability to them because I need them to know I’m dedicated 😅
@tessaokeefe9866
Жыл бұрын
@@graysonjmeshow do you get the job of selling merch?
I saw the original cast when my mom took me for my 18th birthday in November 1979. They changed my life and I mean that. 20 years later I was on Broadway myself. Sondheim & Hal Prince... I'll never forget it. I live in San Francisco now, so it'll be hard to get to see it before it wins a whole bunch of revival Tonys. But to hear the orchestrations with a full orchestra, bliss!
@cheriebomb158
Жыл бұрын
What show were you in on Broadway?
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
You are so right ‼️ I saw the original, too, and it, too, changed my life.
From what I’ve heard, Annaleigh steals the show. I’m predicting her to win the Tony this year. I hope Groban beats Ben Platt this year. I’m still not over Dear Evan Hansen beating Great Comet in every category from years ago. 😂
@DesireeStamat
Жыл бұрын
Oh no not again LOL
@ampersandcastle1091
Жыл бұрын
same haha. My friend is obsessed with Ben Platt but as a massive Great Comet fan I just can’t quite forgive him
@day_trippr4967
Жыл бұрын
IT WOULD BE REVENGE!! 😂
@hailee176
Жыл бұрын
Coming here after she lost 😭 I’m still upset about it
@day_trippr4967
Жыл бұрын
@@hailee176 Same 😭
Went to see it Saturday… unfortunately Groban was ill… however it was absolutely excellent… the understudy was excellent and she is marvelous!
I saw this last week and was just blown away! Groban is a star!
@drodriguezwdsc
Жыл бұрын
Can I ask you a question? We are headed to NYC in May to see this. Last year we went to Broadway and we had to bring all of our vaccination cards. Do they still require them? Didn't want to to bring them if it wasn't necessary. Thanks. Sounds like it was an awesome show!
@rjd3wine
Жыл бұрын
@@drodriguezwdsc We have gone to Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Camelot. No vaccination cards were required. Masking was optional as well. I'd photograph your vaccination cards on your phone or photocopy just to be covered. Have a great visit. Sweeney Todd on our short list now.
@dylansmith1833
Жыл бұрын
@@drodriguezwdsc Hi Dan! No, Broadway lifted the Vaxx requirement almost a year ago and lifted the mask mandate last summer. While masks are optional, you will see signs on every Broadway Theatre door that says that masks are “STRONGLY ENCOURAGED” but are not mandatory. Hope you enjoy this production! Groban and Gaten Matarazzo are standout performers in this production! Also, the full orchestra will send chills down your spine constantly!
@drodriguezwdsc
Жыл бұрын
@@dylansmith1833 Thank you so much for the info. We came last year right before they lifted the regulations. Wife and I are bringing her parents this time and wanted to have everything we need just in case. We'll all take pics of our cards just in case. We're pretty pumped for this one. Thanks again!
@dylansmith1833
Жыл бұрын
@@drodriguezwdsc No problem! Hope you enjoy it!
Yes, yes, Josh Groban. I saw this on Friday the 18th, had Nicholas Christopher on instead, and my goodness, he absolutely killed the role (pun not intended) but. What stole everything for me? Annaleigh Ashford. Her Mrs. Lovett was DIVINE. Hilarious, always on, lending so much life to the stage, it was just incredible. Never been a Sweeney fan before. I would go see it again and again.
I was lucky enough to see the original Bway production back in 1979. It was fantastic! It was the first Bway musical I ever saw. I didn't really get Groban when he first arrived on the scene years ago. I am a fan now and I think he's going to crush this role.🎭🎶
@davidlrattigan
Жыл бұрын
I was the same. My aunt used to send me his CDs when he first became a star, and I wasn't too keen. But it makes sense when he says in the interview that his early career was never the thing he dreamed about when he was 10 - he was dreaming about being on the stage, doing what he does now. The clips are really promising.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
It was the same for me, too, in that it was my first Broadway musical 🎶. I fell in love and after that, I can't help but compare every musical 🎶 I see to Sweeney Todd.
GOD Josh Groban was INCREDIBLE in great comet 😭😭 so good to see him back on stage
I saw this last night 4/22 and can't stop thinking about this particular production. It is phenomenal. Annaleigh's comic timing had me in tears and Josh Groban's voice is superb. I highly recommend you go see it, if you can get a ticket, or afford the ticket price.
So proud how Josh has come! He really NEEDS to be in more musicals.
Saw it on Feb 28th. Brilliant cast, crew, everyone was fantastic. For the first time, it made me see Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd as equals. As characters, I had never before seen them as both parts of the same puzzle. They are meant to be together. Usually, I see Sweeney as portrayed as this dark, brooding man with little other in his mind than driven revenge. It becomes almost flat. but that is Not at all the way Josh portrayed him. Annaleigh was a genius as well. Both of them, played off each other so well. This was also the first time I had ever seen Annaleigh live and she perfected everything from the body language to the movement, accent, just incredible. Usually mrs. Lovett is played as more as this scheming older woman that is a comedic side to Sweeney, but she was played with such depth, youthful tenacity and intelligence, that she rivaled Sweeney! Okay Overall Tony, Tony, Tony...for everyone in this show. Bravo.
Built for Broadway with those pipes. Happy 42nd, Josh!
Josh Grobin is a few years older than Len Cariou was when he premiered in the role.
This production looks amazing!
I went to see Josh Groban in concert when he did his In the Round tour in 2013. He was amazing live! He sings just as good live as he does in his studio recordings! He sang The Prayer with Judith Hill and they did it so well! He’s got an amazing voice! He’s got a lot of charisma and stage presence as well. I hope he wins a Tony for his work in Sweeney Todd! He deserves it.
@amandanies3174
Жыл бұрын
I saw him in Seattle for his "Straight to You" tour with my mom and my late grandmother, who was a massive fan and the one who introduced me to his music. He is incredible!
Saw the original with Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury! Love love Annaleigh Ashford! Saw her has Glinda to Stephanie J. Block’s Elphaba.
I love Annaleigh; wish I could see this one live!
I hope this will be filmed for PBS Great Performances! Wow!!
I was fortunate to see both the original production with George Hearn and Angela Lansbury and the early 2000's revival with Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone. Would love to see this one also.
Saw it in previews a few weeks ago and it was fantastic! Josh was wonderful, but Annaleigh stole the show (so funny)! My kids thought it was a huge treat to find out that Jordan Fisher and Gaten Matarrazo were in the cast, as well! It really was wonderful! The kids have seen Broadway touring shows many times, but this was their first trip to NYC and actual Broadway. It couldn’t have been a better introduction! Even my 15 year old son loved it and he’s usually too cool for that 😉.
Saw the original Sweeney Todd. It was one of my favorite musicals and wish I could see Josh in Sweeney Todd. I'm a big Josh fan this would be the best, but I live in NC so I'm hoping there will be a cast album of the musical and on CD.
@kennethwayne6857
Жыл бұрын
No doubt there will be.
I hope this means we might get a Groban Phantom some day
Annaleigh racking up the Sondheim Icons. Now we just need her as the witch in into the woods.
I didn’t think anyone would ever come close to George Hearn… but WOW, here he is.
Just saw the production on Thursday!!! Thrilling. Josh and Annaleigh..... it was a master class of a performance!!! Do NOT miss them together.
Well, if Alan Rickman can go from DIE HARD to HARRY POTTER, I say good for you Mr. Groban!
@phangirl90
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention playing Judge Turpin in the film version.
I saw this on Tuesday in NYC. Such fun! It was AMAZING.
I would give anything to see Josh Groban in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. I'd give anything to see the show. Wish it was still on broadway
@ampersandcastle1091
Жыл бұрын
Same 😭 it genuinely pains me every single day that I’ll never get to see it
Also saw josh in London in chess concert and love him on stage doing musicals
Great & fun interview! 😊
Omg I can’t wait to listen to this. Wish I could see it live!
I saw Sweeney Todd a few days ago. The whole cast was amazing and extremely talented.
"British accident" is giving me my life! LOVE THAT for her!
Josh, you're amazing!!
I would so love to see that! I saw the original with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou.
@Jerry-hp5sf
Жыл бұрын
I saw that production. Still the best one I’ve ever seen, imho.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
I saw the original, too‼️. Wish I could see this one.
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
Can't top it actually.
Such a talented and sweet person ❤how i love josh !!!
I remember searching for covers of Johanna years ago and Josh's name popping up. Later after singing that, he did a duet of Pretty Women with another famous, angelic-voiced man and I thought 'Dang, Josh would be great in Sweeney Todd, give it a few years!' And look, he's on the poster, not as Anthony, but the titular character and he's done wonderfully.
I need a cast album!!!!
Can't wait to see it!!!
I'm so excited for Josh to be so dramatic and dark lol
He sounds amazing!! Im doubly jealous of anyone who gets to go see this sow
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Me, too‼️
Here I am, a huge fan of Groban and didn't even know he was doing this. I've got to see him in this role
Man I wish I could see this production. What do I have to do to get a proshot?
@vestracore
Жыл бұрын
i knoww right ugh i want to see this so bad
@oliverbrownlow5615
Жыл бұрын
🎶 ... Wait ... 🎶
Sondheim was a flat-out genius. Brilliant, brilliant composer. Oh, that harmony! So dense and complex, yet accessible. Awesome, indeed.
The original musical 🎶 back in the7️⃣0️⃣s was my 1️⃣st Broadway musical 🎶 ever‼️. I loved it‼️. Wish I could see the new version.
We have absolutely incredible musical theater here in Chicago... But I think, this deserves a trip Broadway..
:~) good vibes from the clips shown so far
Thank gawd Disney hasn't gotten ahold of the IP.
@kphoenix5942
Жыл бұрын
After Into the Woods, I pray the mouse never goes near Sondheim again.
@ladisneyprincesse
Жыл бұрын
But they got their actors!
Am seeing it in 2 weeks from today am so excited 😭
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Jealous ‼️
I saw this with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou. Amazing. I can’t wait to see this revival.
Im literally so excited about Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs Lovette
A small theater just did a small run of the metal version of Sweeny Todd.
@masterofallgoons
Жыл бұрын
Interesting.. I'd be curious to hear that. Is it available to listen to anywhere?
Tony Award winners, Josh and his co 🌟 star are phenomenal in the play. Josh deserves it since he was phenomenal in the COMET and was cheated out of it. Both performers are wonderful 👏 ❤. SWEENEY TODD is here to stay.
I just saw it yesterday and man, it was amazing. I love it so much
What a great piece, and where oh where did you get that full-color, good- condition clip of Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou? Would love to see that version in its entirety. Saw the Sunday matinee show on March 19 with whole family and it was absolutely incredible. Annaleigh and Josh just hit it out of the park, but I still feel she appears a bit too young and pretty for Lovett. Did Kail say no to stage makeup, I wonder?
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
The problem here is that Mr Todd actually can't stand Mrs Lovett. This production makes them 'a team'. All wrong. I've seen four Mrs Lovetts, and Angela Lansbury's desperate old bag wiped all of them off the map. She was not only very funny, but you never mis-heard a word she sang.
@endhai
Жыл бұрын
@@jochenstossberg5427 Yes, I agree. I love Tim Burton's movie with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter and it is heartbreaking how bad he treats her there. Seems Depp loved to, play a realy bad guy. They sung very well. Would be funny to see them Both on stage...
I need a recorded soundtrack ASAP
I LOVE that musical!!
Happy Birthday Josh ❤ XOXO
He left the show now this new star taking over
Why so little of Groban singing Sweeney in this interview? The narrator talks over him every time.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
IKR⁉️
Don't forget about demon barber of fleet story 2007 movie with Alan Helena and Johnny Depp in it
Groban likes his musicals to pop.
@masterofallgoons
Жыл бұрын
Much like his ladies
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I really wish I can see this!
My Request for a vocal register of Josh Groban among the others : VOICE BREAK✅️ VOCAL FRY✅️ CHEST VOICE✅️ NECK VOICE✅️ BELT VOICE✅️ HEAD VOICE✅️ FALSETTO✅️ MIX VOICE✅️ WHISPER✅️ BREATHY✅️ BREATH✅️ HUSKY✅️ RASPY✅️
I still am with Patti and George!!!
i love great comet so much
I've loved Sweeney since the opening bars when I sat in the stalls at London's Drury Lane theatre, back in the late 1970s watching Dennis Quilley and Sheila Hancock give brilliant performances. For me, this is a perfect musical, and I'm sure that Groban will be truly great. So I'm delighted that in this short feature about the new production the director allowed no more than two bars of music, at any one time, before overlaying the music with someone yapping. Quite an editorial feat!
Would love to see this live!
I did this show when I was 18; it’s an absolute masterpiece as a score & operetta. It’s the most technically demanding vocals of any show I’ve ever been in, but man is it wonderful and Josh Groban is a perfect recast for it, unexpected as it is. Much in the same way Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls leading in Sunset Blvd in London is supposed to be mind-bendingly amazing, it just shows how underutilized some of their talent is in much of the catchy pop music tracks. I was so disappointed in the Johnny Depp Sweeney Todd, vocals-wise, so this is amazing!
Wonderful! Just bought the book. but who knew Jane Pauley was still around. lol
I remember her from Legally Blonde, and may I say, she seems to have more venom than Todd. Her take on who Lovett is inside her head is so right
Saw this back in July... the best show I've ever seen. Absolutely *incredible* and lives rent free in my head forever more
I’m so excited! I’m going April 5th!!
I wish I could see this.
I miss Great Comet
I wish Angela Lansbury could have seen it 😭
July.. I can’t wait!!
Patti LuPone as Mrs Lovett can’t be beat Her Little Priest is my absolute favourite!
@lapponia77
Жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I found her accent unconvincing. I found Julia McKenzie and Imelda Staunton much better. But life would be boring if we all agreed .....
@PeaceBang
Жыл бұрын
LuPone's sloppy dialect and musically lazy approach to this brilliant score was a huge disappointment.
@dianetheisen8664
Жыл бұрын
Angela Lansbury was excellent.
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
One big problem with her and this new Mrs Lovett is that the character is meant to be Cockney. The show is set in London! They talk about London throughout the show! It's important!
@jochenstossberg5427
Жыл бұрын
@@dianetheisen8664 Angela Lansbury was easily the best I've seen. She was everything Mrs Lovett is meant to be.
I need to see josh groban on Broadway!!
I can not wait to see Anna
Got my tix!!! Cannot wait. 😍💇🏽♂️
I’m so jealous Broadway are showing this, not even the west end right now 😭
Laughing at how quietly everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Josh 😂
I thought that his brother, Andy Bernard, played Sweeney Todd.
@donnalum4413
Жыл бұрын
For those who don't know...this is an inside joke about Josh Groban's bit on The Office. So funny!
How about a revisiting of the new cast: Aaron Tveit as Sweeney & Sutton Foster as Mrs. Lovett?
@MrKidrick
4 ай бұрын
It'll be neat to see profiles of these two amazing actors!
That Tim Burton adaptation was a terrible idea for a holiday release. Throat-slashings for Xmas!
@TheAOTSdude
Жыл бұрын
Actually an awesome idea because a horror movie always releases on Christmas or around
@Sueb18631
Жыл бұрын
It might have worked better if they hadn't cut out so much of the score and cast a Mrs. Lovett who could sing and could pull off funny and insane. I never thought anybody could take all of the humor out of "A Little Priest" but Tim Burton managed to do it.
@evans54
Жыл бұрын
And so poorly done
@samcreates650
Жыл бұрын
I actually like the Tim Burton movie, it’s what got me to like Sweeney Todd and I think Johnny Depp (Sweeney) and Helena Bonham Carter (Lovett) were okay singers
@hnc52
Жыл бұрын
Tim Burton and his talentless wife RUINED Sweeney Todd. They were so awful, that Johnny depp looked good.
This makes me want to eat a pie. I’m from London. 😂
proshot in sight?
@DesireeStamat
Жыл бұрын
Oh man I hope so
I was bummed when he wasn’t casted as the phantom, but he is brilliant as Sweeney
Really want to see it, love Josh Groban but...why is he singing in an American accent?
Interesting...
glad to see Sweeney got directed in the best direction possible. Hamilton is a garbage fire, surprised this show didn't follow in it's shoes... I love this show