Dear KGV-

I just saw the production of "Sweeney Tood" - the revival. Interestingly, I have the video of the version with Angela Landsbury and George Hearn (I prefer Len Cariou). I have always loved that version - particularly Angela Landsbury...

After seeing this version - very conceptual and focused solely on the music (the actors are brilliant singers and talented musicians - playing, singing and acting in a small space), I watched the video again and it was remarkably old fashioned.. I was suprised. But I liked the show.

If I had never seen it before, I might have different feelings about it, but as I have been listening to "Sweeney" on and off for 20 years, I think I felt pretty comfortable not having to see the blood-letting.

Jean