Sondheim wonders if Johnny Depp has the vocal chops for Sweeney Todd film

[mousepod]

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.

[Gemini Cricket]

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

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Then you also saw Alex (who was in my graduating class at U of M.) He was Hinckley. He was also in the NY revival of Sweeney (which opened the week after we were in NY. Damn. It was such a cool concept, and we're big Sondheim fans.)

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.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

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.)

[innerSpaceman]

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

[Not Afraid]

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

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

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)

[Babette]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Ah yes. Well, that is embarrassing.

In my defense though, I only saw the movie because it was one of the four movies on in roation during my Disney cruise. I never actually sat through the whole thing in one sitting but over the course of the week I ended up seeing it all in various bits and pieces.

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!)

[€uroMeinke]

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

[innerSpaceman]

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.