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

LSPoorEeyorick · 10-05-2007, 11:53 AM

Actually, it appears there may not be a lot of songs OR singing. I found Alex's quote in question here: http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=11953

I know from my accidental overhearing of the film that, as of this cut, "Not While I'm Around" is in. And presumably "A Little Priest," seeing as the reprise is in place. And presumably "By the Sea," presuming that the technicolor seaside scenes in the trailer are in Lovett's mind.

Yes, I agree it looks well-shot and interestingly designed (and I totally love the chair design in particular.) I guess my sadness is that I so deeply love the entire score-- from "attend the tale" to "fleet street"... and I, as yet, have no evidence that the prologue/epilogue will be included.

I always say-- I can judge the potential of a production of Sweeney by the quality of the factory whistle. I guess I will wait to hear it before I really make any judgments. I know it isn't going to be the original production-- nor is it supposed to be-- but it's hard to see your favorite thing (a favorite thing you very much want to do, yourself) in the hands of someone else.

10-05-2007, 11:53 AM	#12
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Actually, it appears there may not be a lot of songs OR singing. I found Alex's quote in question here: http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=11953 I know from my accidental overhearing of the film that, as of this cut, "Not While I'm Around" is in. And presumably "A Little Priest," seeing as the reprise is in place. And presumably "By the Sea," presuming that the technicolor seaside scenes in the trailer are in Lovett's mind. Yes, I agree it looks well-shot and interestingly designed (and I totally love the chair design in particular.) I guess my sadness is that I so deeply love the entire score-- from "attend the tale" to "fleet street"... and I, as yet, have no evidence that the prologue/epilogue will be included. I always say-- I can judge the potential of a production of Sweeney by the quality of the factory whistle. I guess I will wait to hear it before I really make any judgments. I know it isn't going to be the original production-- nor is it supposed to be-- but it's hard to see your favorite thing (a favorite thing you very much want to do, yourself) in the hands of someone else.
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