About this title: Book by Hugh Wheeler Introduction by Christopher Bond "Mr. Sondheim fearlessly explores psychic caverns where civilized people are not dying to go ... A naked Sweeney Todd stands revealed as a musical of naked rage, chewing up everyone in its path as it spits out blood and tears." - Frank Rich, The New York Times * "A work of such scope and such daring that it dwarfs every other Broadway musical that even attempts to invite comparison." - Rex Reed, New York Daily News
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dodd, Mead,, NY:
Date Published: 1979
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on a version of "Sweeney Todd" by Christopher Bond. Book club edition. Very good in a very good (age toning) dust jacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dodd, Mead
Date Published: 1979
Description: Good. No dust jacket. 184 pgs in like new condition; black cover, w/red embossed lettering on spine, has 2 removed sticker marks and some scuffing. Contains lyrics & b&w photos from original play by Christopher Bond. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Applause Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781557830661ISBN:1557830665
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Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781557830661. read more
Edition: book Club
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dodd, Mead and Company, New York
Date Published: 1979
Description: Photo Illustrated. Near Fine in Very Good + jacket. 8.5x5.75 inches. 184 pages. White, illustrated dust jacket with red and black lettering. White dust jacket spine with red lettering. Very little dust jacket soil and edgewear. A play, a muscial thriller with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on a version of "Sweenty Todd" by Christopher Bond and production directed by Harold Prince. read more
Description: Good. Corners little worn., Used-Good. Sound Copy. Mild Reading Wear. Books uploaded via isbn and stock photos may be different than actual book. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. w. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Applause Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781557830661ISBN:1557830665
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Applause Musical Library. Audience: General/trade. Near AS NEW/softback read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: APPLAUSE THEATRE BOOKS
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781557830661ISBN:1557830665
Description: New. Book by Hugh Wheeler Introduction by Christopher Bond "Mr. Sondheim fearlessly explores psychic caverns where civilized people are not dying to go...A naked Sweeney Todd stands revealed as a musical of naked rage, chewing up everyone in its path as... read more
"The Good: A well-constructed morality tale of karmic bleakness. With cannibalism, revenge, quasi-incest, madness, and betrayal all on display, Sweeny Todd is a brilliant example of bad taste functioning as popular entertainment. A worthy stab (so to speak) at domestic Grand Guignol.
The Bad: The songs are clever and apt enough, but I think the story would have been better served without them. To be fair, this is the problem I have with most musicals; all too often the songs fail to be compelling explanations of character intent and motivation."
"Based upon an old Christophe Bond play, there are times that Sweeny Todd reads more like a Shakespearian Sonnet than a quasi-operatic musical. Though there is not much dialog outside of the lyrical voice, being able to read this play from start to finish will open your eyes to lyrical ideas that are sometimes lost in performance. The story at the core is a love story with a horrible dark twist. A little Count of Monte Cristo and a whole lot of Jack the Ripper makes this tale of lost and found an exciting work for anyone who things that musical theater is about singing candlesticks."
A must-have for any Sweeney Todd fan, this is the entire script and lyrics for the show as it premiered on Broadway in 1979 (as well as parts that were cut before it opened). Included are scenes and dialogue not in the stage versions on video, and a description of the original opening sequence that's not usually performed. I especially enjoyed the introduction by Christopher Bond, where he talks about re-writing his own version of Sweeney Todd for the stage and how Sondheim adapted it into a musical. Unfortunately, there's not much more in the way of extras except for some artwork, costume and set designs, and pictures of several of the early casts.
As a die-hard fan of the stage version of Sweeney Todd, this is a great reference. It's also a good read for anyone familiar with the show who wants to rediscover the story of the demon barber in its entirety."
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