LCT Recommends Carnegie Theatre’s “œSweeney Todd“ as a 4.5 Star Production

sweeney toddThe League of Cincinnati Theatres awards 4.5 Stars to “œSweeney Todd,“ playing now through August 23 at the Carnegie Theatre in Covington.
 
“œVocal performances are top-notch“ stated one panelist as he extolled the musical direction of Jamey Strawn.  Panelists also praised Justin Glaser as Sweeney (“œoutstanding, rich vocals“), Helen Raymond-Goers as Mrs. Lovett (“œmuch needed comic relief and a stellar singing ability“), and Mathys Herbert as Tobias (“œfully-embodied, vulnerable, and innocent“).
 
Another panelist states, “œthe Carnegie has hit it out of the ballpark again. This is a terrific rendition of a very dark, twisted and melodramatic show. The singing throughout is excellent, especially considering the difficulty of Sondheim’s score. Justin Glaser plays Sweeney with a demonic intensity focused on revenge. Helen Raymond-Goers portrays the manipulative Mrs. Lovett with saucy… The character of Tobias Ragg is pivotal in the show and Mathys Herbert transitions well from street con man to a realization of the horror of the baking room.“
 
Stephen Sondheim“™s “œSweeney Todd“ tells the tale of an English barber innocently sentenced to Australia for 15 years, so the unscrupulous Judge could usurp his beautiful wife and child. After 15 years the barber returns, seeking revenge and to be reunited with the wife and daughter.
 
Tickets to Sweeney Todd“ can be purchased at the Carnegie website www.thecarnegie.com.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres awards 4.5 Stars to “œSweeney Todd,“ playing now through August 23 at the Carnegie Theatre in Covington.
 
“œVocal performances are top-notch“ stated one panelist as he extolled the musical direction of Jamey Strawn.  Panelists also praised Justin Glaser as Sweeney (“œoutstanding, rich vocals“), Helen Raymond-Goers as Mrs. Lovett (“œmuch needed comic relief and a stellar singing ability“), and Mathys Herbert as Tobias (“œfully-embodied, vulnerable, and innocent“).
 
Another panelist states, “œthe Carnegie has hit it out of the ballpark again. This is a terrific rendition of a very dark, twisted and melodramatic show. The singing throughout is excellent, especially considering the difficulty of Sondheim’s score. Justin Glaser plays Sweeney with a demonic intensity focused on revenge. Helen Raymond-Goers portrays the manipulative Mrs. Lovett with saucy… The character of Tobias Ragg is pivotal in the show and Mathys Herbert transitions well from street con man to a realization of the horror of the baking room.“
 
Stephen Sondheim“™s “œSweeney Todd“ tells the tale of an English barber innocently sentenced to Australia for 15 years, so the unscrupulous Judge could usurp his beautiful wife and child. After 15 years the barber returns, seeking revenge and to be reunited with the wife and daughter.
 
Tickets to Sweeney Todd“ can be purchased at the Carnegie website www.thecarnegie.com.
Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT party in the summer.
The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati“™s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.

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