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It hasn't been proven that there ever was a real 'Sweeney Todd', but it is said that Sweeney killed about 168 unsuspecting customers.
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What did you think of the play sweeney todd?
It's loved by many.
Where can one purchase a Sweeney Todd dvd?
There are many different places to find Sweeney Todd DVDs. One of the most convenient places to do so is the online website Amazon. Amazon offers great price and international delivery.
Did Sweeney Todd really kill his wife?
Sweeny Todd has neither been proven fact nor fiction. There are no records from the 1800s, estimably when Sweeny Todd was supposed to have existed, that a barber by the name of Todd existed. Most scholars believe that Sweeny Todd actually came from an old horror story and from word of mouth. Sweeny Todd, or characters with Sweeny Todd characteristics, has made appearances in other works of literature, sorry but I'm not sure which but it's easy to find it on search engines. Real or not Sweeny Todd does capture the imagination of the viewer and portrayed as a very possible person.yes it is very real and if u have ever eaten pie it is made out of bllood and guts lol so dont eat pie and dont get your hair cut because they are probaly in disgises!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!No, it's not real.
Why sweeney todd is so famous?
The story of Sweeney Todd started out as a periodical in the Penny Dreadfuls under the name of "A String of Pearls". Soon after this, various stage versions emerged and over time it became a popular urban legend that has been adapted into many musical stage productions, books, and films. The most well known storyline of Sweeney Todd comes from Stephen Sondheim's popular musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which was started in 1979. The story of Sweeney was made even more popular by a more recent film version of Sweeney in 2007, directed by Tim Burton, with Johnny Depp as title role.
How many people did sweeney todd kill?
The majority of the cast dies except for Johanna, Anthony, and Toby, who are all threatened with death at least once at some point in the play. Most everyone is killed by Sweeney except for Sweeney himself who is killed by his own razor by Toby after Sweeney throws Mrs. Lovett in the bake oven.
How many movies have Johnny Depp and Helena Carter done together?
Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice In Wonderland.
Who wrote the music and lyrics from sweeny todd?
The stories of James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest (The String of Pearls) that portrayed the antagonist Sweeney Todd were originally published in serialized form in The People's Periodical and Family Library from 21 November 1846 to 20 March 1847 in seventeen issues and later as an anthology edited by Robert Mack under the title Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 2007. Prior to the 2007 anthology, Christopher Bond wrote the stage musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 1970, and Stephen Sondheim later adapted it again for stage in 1979.There have been several adaptations of the story, to include: the 1936 film by George King, the 1998 television movie, a ballet, and Tim Burton's 2007 movie. The only actual novel, however, was that edited by Mack.
Which musicals has Elaine Paige?
Elaine Page has appeared in many musicals. Some of the most famous musicals she has been a part of are Evita, Cats, Sunset Boulevard and Sweeney Todd.
Was there a real Sweeney Todd?
yes, i saw it in Barnes and Noble. its a new version with Johnny Depp in it. it's only like $11.Yes! actually the Movie is based off the play, and play is based off the many versions of the book in London!The character of Sweeney Todd first appeared in something called a "penny dreadful", an old serial fiction publication. The edition he appeared in was called The String of Pearls. His next appearance was in the 1979 musical and film.
How many years did Sweeney Todd serve in prison?
In the movie and the original stage production, Sweeney says "15 years, sweating in a living hell on a trumped up/false charge. 15 years dreaming, I might come home to a loving wife and child". So according to that he was sent away for 15 years. Although some people say it was 17 years.
Is Sweeney Todd just a fiction?
Although the story has been fictionalized many times over the years, there is evidence to suggest that a Sweeny Todd was real. He killed people for money; however, most of the popular background story of Todd is probably untrue. Also, Mrs. Lovett, a character in the movie, and Broadway musical, and earlier dramas was also real and helped make the bodies of the victims into meat pies. They were eventually discovered because of the smell.
How many pages does Sweeney Astray have?
Sweeney Astray has 85 pages.
