Reviews of Sweeney Todd (2024)
Local Reviews
"It is no exaggeration to say that from the ensemble to the demon barber himself, every single actor in this production is a master of their craft." - PDX Parent
"A successful SWEENEY TODD requires strong singers who can bridge the gap between musical theatre and opera, where this show sits. Here, this production directed by Chip Miller shines." - Broadway World
"Portland Center Stage has mounted a strong production... of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, featuring a dream cast that carries off Stephen Sondheim’s operatic vocals with energy and power... This production will thrill audiences and offer the curious plenty of unsettling things to ponder." - Oregon ArtsWatch
"This world is an iconic one, but under Miller’s direction, it takes on new and important meaning to meet this moment in time." - Willamette Week
Audience Raves
"Everything felt like Broadway!"
"The show was Amazing!! And the voices of EVERYONE, just Awesome!!"
"We caught Ashley Song as Mrs. Lovett, and she absolutely blew us away."
"I absolutely loved it - what a great cast, and set, and show!"
"Excellent performers, visionary direction, hugely entertaining; artful, smart, funny, great."
"I brought my daughter, we absolutely loved it. Completely incredible performance from beginning to end."
"The set, the lighting, and the costumes acted as another character in the show - the singing and acting were SO. GOOD. and the full performance was amazing. Even better: we happened to hear the pre-show Q&A and that made our experience even richer."
More about Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street:
Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim is considered one of the most important American composers — contributing to the sound and story of the American musical theatre. Read a brief biography and chronology of this celebrated, award-winning artist.
A Synopsis of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd at your own risk; there be spoilers within!
A Timeline of Sweeney Todd
From penny dreadful to Johnny Depp; a timeline of Sweeney Todd in popular culture.
An Interview with Sweeney Todd Director Chip Miller
PCS Literary Manager Kamilah Bush talked to Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street director Chip Miller about their deep connection to Sondheim and why "rage in the world" makes the show so relevant today.
Sweeney Todd Reading List
Calling all readers! Multnomah County Library put together a reading list inspired by our production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
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