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

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I can understand the concern. I also understand Depp being bemused. But Gerard Butler (who sang in some rock bands, I think) couldn't even cut a pseudo opera like Phantom. After that musical hit the big screen, I'm not surprised a composer is demanding more of a vetting process for cinematic versions of their stage musicals.