My favorite Sondheim musical is Sweeney Todd! I was blessed to see Previews 1&2. I think I had the best seat in that packed house, Front Mezz Row A Seat 109 Dead Center! I could see and hear everything perfectly. Annaleigh Ashford's comedic chops are on full display, and Josh Groban's acting and vocal skills are unequaled. Please go see this amazing show. I already have tickets in June and September!

@rangers94ism

Жыл бұрын

I just saw it. I didn't even smile once. I didn't like this show at all. I wish that I had just stayed home. The only reason why I was there was because my fiancee loves Josh Groban.

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

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My favorite Sondheim musical is “A Little Night Music”. His use of the 6/4 time signature, and all the fun variations he employs, and the counterpoint, especially “Now”, “Later”, and “Soon”, is simply brilliant.

@maestromuffin1

Жыл бұрын

without trying to sound trite and dismissive, I do believe the time signatures in that piece is 3/4, not 6/4 with some pieces in 12/8.

I saw it and loved it .. I got to meet the cast after they were so sweet ❤️

My favorite Stephen Sondheim musical is definitely Sweeney Todd! I love everything about it. It’s just so different and the more you listen to it the more you understand these characters. It is written so beautifully. You both are so awesome and the video was great. Thumbs up 👍🏻

My favorite Sondheim musical is into the woods!!

My favorite Stephen Sondheim musical is Sweeney Todd (although Into the Woods also holds a special place in my heart). "A Little Priest" is such a fun number, and "Green Finch" is so lovely. And I think the Beggar Woman is just one of the most heartbreaking characters in the musical theatre canon. I'd love to see this production, although I'm not sure it'll be in my budget. Thanks for this fun and insightful review!

Ahhhhhh been waiting for this review! Why? Because my favorite Stephen Sondheim show is Sweeney Todd! The songs, the story, the....gore lol. SO glad you loved it for your time seeing it Jen!

My favorite Stephen Sondheim show is currently Company. His shows hit me at different parts of my life, Company is the vibe currently. Thanks for a great video, ladies! I’m seeing this at the end of March, I’m even more excited!!

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

thanks for joining us! Report back once you see it!

So cool that you got to go to the preview! Who can pick a favorite Sondheim show?! I haven’t seen many but my favorite Sondheim musical is Into the Woods -- and West Side Story. That lapel pin was amazing. I’ve never seen Sweeney Todd either - I love being surprised the first time I see a show. LOL I cried out at the end of Hadestown and everyone (except me) knows how that story ends. And I never knew until I saw your review that there was humor in this story, I thought it was all gore, fascinating

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

same about Hadestown! :) Thanks for watching!

@dianetheisen8664

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, good times LOL‼️✂️

This made me even more excited to see this production. It's been a goal of mine to see Annaleigh perform live so I'm very happy to know she did well. For the Giveaway question- My favorite Sondheim musical is Into The Woods

My FAVORITE Stephen Sondheim show is COMPANY!! Everything about this show just makes an all around time in the theater! Especially the Patty Lupone revival!! I loved how they kept the show the same but reimagined the characters! I hope to see it on tour soon! RIP Stephen, we miss you. ❤️❤️🎭❤️😭😭

My favorite Sondheim musical is "Merrily We Roll Along" - always moving and tuneful throughout. Our Time is my jam.

Thanks so much for this review! I was already excited for the revival but after hearing your takes on it, I'm even moreso! I'm also with Jen - A Little Priest is my favorite song from the show - and as a huge fan of Annaleigh Ashford's comedic stylings, I really can't wait to see what she does with it. Though Sweeney is up there for me, my favorite Sondheim show is Follies. I've seen multiple productions on multiple continents and I still can't get enough of it.

I have to say my fav Sondheim Musical is Sweeney or into the woods. They are both such classic and the songs get stuck in ur head. I was lucky enough to see into the woods on broadway twice and can’t wait to see Sweeney fingers crossed 🤞🏻

I’ve never been to a first preview, but I have been to shows during the preview period. It’s interesting seeing them working through the kinks. I sat in the second row of Diana the musical and you could hear them rehearsing one of the dance numbers before the show. I’m hoping to see this show. I’m glad you enjoyed it. My favorite Stephen Sondheim musical is Into the Woods. I saw it on Broadway last year and was blown away by how good it was.

Thank you for the very animated and informative review of the play. Although I won't get to see it there's no doubt in my mind that Josh Groban will definitely get some positive attention, come time for the Tony awards. He gives his best in all his endeavors and he's an amazing performer! ❤ ❤ ❤

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The tony for best revival is going to be crazy this year. Between Sweeney, Into the Woods, Camelot and Parade?! Thanks for this review! Hoping to see this later this spring!

Sweeney Todd is my favorite Sondheim musical, but haven’t seen Company and might change favorites after seeing that.

I saw this yesterday! What a fantastic show!!!! Yay!

Been trying to see Sweeney Todd and enter the lottery for it can’t wait to go!!! New subscribers can’t wait to see more!!!!

My favorite Sondheim musical is Into the Woods. I saw the NYCC production twice and loved it. Love your videos and you Broadway Binge content.

Into the woods!

I am so excited to see it in the summer ..

My favorite Sondheim musical would have to be Into the Woods. While Sweeney is a close second, nothing beats listening to that amazing soundtrack for the first time!

Thanks for a great review....I'm thinking of heading to NY from Michigan just to see it.

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us! Hope you enjoy it!

I was also at the premiere and echo both your thoughts. Also saw the show in 1979 with Miss Angela! This show was such a different “feel “ for me although my memories ain’t what they use to be! I also just saw Into the woods with Sara Bareilles (saw the original also in 1987). BUT I must say that Sunday in the Park with George is my favorite Sondheim masterpiece. Saw THAT show too the year it won the Tony (1984) I am blessed!

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

Blessed you are!!! WOW! Thanks for sharing and for joining us!

This review is the greatest!

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

(blushing!) That's hella sweet of you! Thanks!

Although pretty much every show from Stephen Sondheim is amazing and it is difficult to pick one, if I had to I whould have to say West Side Story. That particular show holds a special place in my heart because that was the first time that I played a big part in a musical, and I hold a solo as well. When I was in it I played snow boy one of the jets. Besides being in the show I enjoy it because of the musical and lyrics that you just can’t get out of your head.

My favorite Stephen Sondheim musical is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Thank you ladies! I live for this musical and Annaleigh was incredible as was Gaeten. Saw the Sweeney understudy who had a beautiful voice. I bought ticket for my son's Birthday who had to miss it because he was sick (wahhhhhh) (FYI- TodayTix TOTALLY screwed us) But I will be back to take my son xoxo

My favourite Stephen Sondheim musical is "West Side Story"! Loving these reviews and following your 2023 Broadway Binge!

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us! Hope our paths will cross in NYC one of these days!

It’s difficult to say which Sondheim is my favorite, but it might be Sweeney Todd! I’m really really looking forward to seeing the new Broadway production, wish me luck in the lottery!

My FAVORITE Stephen Sondheim has to be Into the Woods or WSS. Into the Woods is such a nice musical. It has so many emotions; sadness, happiness, anger, etc. I cried when I saw the movie and love the Broadway SoundTrack. I love WSS because of the love story and the songs are just beautiful! Wonderful review! You guys got a new subscriber. I love broadway and hope to be on a Broadway stage one day! Hope this channel gets even bigger!

@masonobrien7557

Жыл бұрын

If you’re talking about West Side Story, it was composed by Bernstein.

@TheCarlos29

Жыл бұрын

@@masonobrien7557 Oh my bad. Thank you for letting me know!

Just subscribed. I saw Sweeney Todd back in the 70s with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou. So I'm thinking 💭 who could top them⁉️. After listening to your review, I want to see the revival. This is not only my favorite Sondheim musical but my favorite musical 🎶 of all time--has to be Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Although I'm a bit disappointed to hear there is no factory 🏭 whistle. That was an attention grabber for sure. Oh and thanks for mentioning your seats. I have to admit I was already looking into tickets 🎟, etc., and thought 💭 about Orchestra seats. ❤️✂️

Missed y'all ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

My fav Sondheim show would have to be Company. Into the woods is a close second but having recently fallen in love with Company, I couldn’t not say it.

My favorite Sondheim musical is Company. Hoping to see Sweeney in Sept when I do a Broadway trip!

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

Oh, keep us posted!!!

Into the Woods/ Sweeney Todd. I cannot choose between my favorite children

liked your comments on BAD C......as well as this show,,,,,,,,sure both will run and both get several tony nominations.

My favorite Stephen Sondheim show is Sweeney Todd or into the woods!

Row C Orchestra April 22

My favourite Pacific Overtures

My Favorite Stephen Sondheim show is West Side Story!

We're hoping to see this one soon! I know we both really love the Johanna Quartet and would love to see it move. How did Sara feel about the lack of factory whistle? There's grumblings about that.

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

LOL, Didn't bother Sara at all!

@dianetheisen8664

Жыл бұрын

Whaaaa? No factory whistle⁉️

@twosicalsmusicals

Жыл бұрын

@Diane Theisen That's what the internets is saying. At least during previews.

@dianetheisen8664

Жыл бұрын

@@twosicalsmusicals I thought 💭 it was a bit odd that a 'water 💦 tower' was mentioned instead of a factory 🏭 setting.

I’m so excited to see this in a few weeks!! Thanks for the great review (it’s making me look forward to it even more!). If my name is drawn, please gift the program pocket to someone else (as I already have a couple!) but my favourite Sondheim musical is always changing. I think I’m going through a Company phase at the moment though. Into the Woods is always up there as well. Can’t wait for the next review!!

Great channel, you guys are having too much fun! 😅 Forgive me if I missed it, but do you have a favorite play?

@BroadwayBroads

Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head! We are having SO much fun! Thanks for joining us! We both loved The Jungle. Saw it a few years back and still have it fresh in our minds. Jen recently saw Life of Pi and LOVED it! We both saw Take Me Out and loved that as well. SOOOOO many plays, so little time!

Fun fact in the movie Helena Bonham Carter was pregnant in real life, they had to cover her pregnant belly with a cloth while playing Mrs Lovett in the film ❤️ Her doing all the physical comedy while pregnant too …

@OliviaNguyen95

Жыл бұрын

She did all the physical comedy while pregnant !!! And delivered her baby after filming ..

Into the Woods

I got my ticket from telecharge for 79 dollars ..

Did you here what happened at Sweeney on Friday night ?

@BroadwayBroads

10 ай бұрын

#fuckyeah 😂🤣😂 there’s no biz like BROADWAY show biz!!!

@OliviaNguyen95

10 ай бұрын

@@BroadwayBroads yep 😅 that show needs the trap doors so if it’s not working then they can’t do it 😅

I saw Sweeney Todd last week. I thought it was quite good too. I disagree with you about the ensemble. I thought there were too many of them at times and they were distracting. The rest was excellent.

I sat in the nosebleeds and could barely hear anything in the first act. It was my first time seeing Sweeney Todd and so the story didn’t make much sense. Wouldn’t recommend this revival unless you can get good seats.

@XeleightaB

Жыл бұрын

It’s still in previews so a lot of the tech kinks are still being worked out. Crew with the show have been sitting and moving places everyday in each show to figure out what needs to be fixed so everyone can hear and see better.

First previews should not be reviewed. If you know it, display some ethics and DON'T DO IT.

no because i dont like scary stuff

I just saw it last night. I walked away from it, feeling like I wasted my time and money. I was miserable the whole time. There wasn't one good song, the dialog was hard to understand, none of the characters were likeable, the climax was meh, and none of the jokes landed for me. I wish that I just stayed home. 1 1/2 stars out of 5. Pure trash

That was a cool review! 💖 Not really a fan of Sweeny Todd but if I have the chance to see the show, i'll probably go! Especially for the actors' performances! 😊 Not participating in this giveaway, good luck to all squad members! 🫶🏻

My favorite Stephen Sondheim musical is company! I’m so sad I never got to see it on Broadway, but hopefully it’ll tour near me