I'm sure you're right... if I can dig up the Playbill I'll let you know for sure. The Hinckley/Squeaky duet was great - "I am unworthy of your love..." Now I've got the darn thing stuck in my head.

I saw Doggie Howser play Mark in 'Rent' in LA. He was good. :)

Is he the Hinckely on the new soundtrack too?

I agree with what LSPE said originally, I think Depp is too young for the role.
But, far be it from me to say he cant do it based on age.
Though I do wish they would consider a man with a bit more age behind him to pull off that role.

And Landsbury... in order to come close to her, they will need to find a woman willing to make that role her own.
I have sang that role, never performed it, but sang. And that would NOT be a character I would like to attempt.

I'm curious to see where this goes.

Yep, that's him. (His father is the regular music director for Sondheim-- but he's quite good so I wouldn't call it nepotism.)

Well, I've been wrong about controversial casting choices before ...but, to me, Depp = Sweeney = blech.

All I can think about is his singing at the end of the Pirates ride. It always makes me grimace.

It's a-melodic and off key. Sounds perfect for Sondheim [/snide] (I actually really like Sweeney Todd, which is a rare thing for me and a Sondheim)

Riiiiight! (hee hee ;) ) IMO Jersey Girl is a cute movie. Not Kevin Smith's usual style, and made during the Bennifer years, but still a cute movie. Don't be embarrassed you saw it. I still respect you.

Jersey Girl is actually my first exposure to Sweeney Todd. I had heard of it, but never seen any production. I caught Patty and the revival cast's performance on the Tony's and it looks pretty interesting. (I don't really care about the awards, but record and fast-forward to see all of the performances). I was not surprised to hear Burton was making the theatrical version.

I love both Burton and Depp, they are a proven team, but I would like to see another actor in the part. Depp can be serious, silly, slashed, Sparrow, a snitch, a soldier, a sibling, psychadelic, sweet, silent, a sleuth, a sniffer, scary, sexy, smarmy. I just don't know if he can be a singer. (Cry Baby doesnt' count) We'll just have to wait and see.

(P.S. My friend saw Doogie in a play and he was NAKED!)

I think Burton could do a great Sweeny Todd - maybe they should just ditch the music?

Um, no.

Sweeney Todd the straight horror flick and Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the nearly operatic musical are two different animals ... and the former would likely be a mere shadow to the genius of the latter.


But for god's sake, ditch Depp.