Documentary ·Music · United Kingdom · 1980 · 1h 25m

Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical

Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical poster
Director
Alan Benson
Cast
Hal Prince as Self Stephen Sondheim as Self Denis Quilley as Self/Sweeney Todd Sheila Hancock as Self/Mrs. Lovett Andrew C. Wadsworth as Self/Anthony Hope Dilys Watling as Self/Beggar Woman
Crew
Melvyn Bragg — Editor Christopher Wheeler — Writer Alan Benson — Producer
Synopsis

Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process with the musical's director, composer and actors.

Mood & Themes
musicalrehearsalmusical theaterstage actressfilmed theateractor
Key Collaborators
Alan Benson Director Melvyn Bragg Editor Christopher Wheeler Writer Alan Benson Producer
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