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Sweeney Todd, the gruesome tale of a murderous barber and his pastry chef accomplice, is unquestionably strange subject matter for the musical theatre and yet its eight Tony awards and enormous successes on Broadway and the West End testify to an enduring popularity with audiences. Written by Hugh Wheeler, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the musical premiered in 1979 and has seen numerous revivals, including Tim Burton''s 2007 film version. Aaron C. Thomas addresses this darkly funny piece with fitting humour, taking on Sweeney Todd's chequered history and genre; its treatment of violence and cannibalism; and its sexual politics.



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1: The throat that gleams; 2: The throat that sings; 3: The throat that bleeds; 4: The throat that swallows

Sondheim and Wheelers Sweeney Todd

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 20/03/2018
      ISBN13: 9781138678866, 978-1138678866
      ISBN10: 1138678864
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      Entertainment Music of film and stage Theatre studies

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Sweeney Todd, the gruesome tale of a murderous barber and his pastry chef accomplice, is unquestionably strange subject matter for the musical theatre and yet its eight Tony awards and enormous successes on Broadway and the West End testify to an enduring popularity with audiences. Written by Hugh Wheeler, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the musical premiered in 1979 and has seen numerous revivals, including Tim Burton''s 2007 film version. Aaron C. Thomas addresses this darkly funny piece with fitting humour, taking on Sweeney Todd's chequered history and genre; its treatment of violence and cannibalism; and its sexual politics.



      Table of Contents
      1: The throat that gleams; 2: The throat that sings; 3: The throat that bleeds; 4: The throat that swallows

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