LAist: LAist Recommends: Sweeney Todd at the Ahmanson

drjsherman

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:19:05 -0800

I couldn't agree with you more!! I seriously thought about walking out after Act 1 but because I wasted $150 I figured I might as well grin an bear it. The set was non existent and horrible. The props were silly. The basement and tool shed analogy is right on. There wasn't even a barbers chair or anything resembling a cafe! You had to basically imagine everything! If you didn't already know the story, you would be lost! Other people were laughing and really amazed by the show, but I just kept wondering if I was watching what they were. I would agree that the actors were extremely talented in playing their own instuments and that was the best part of the show I love musicals as well and have seen my share of them. I usually am easy to please and am not usually very critical. I give it two thumbs down. Save your money.

carleneccruz

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:42:22 -0800

I HATED IT. I LEFT AFTER ACT 1. I would consider myself to be a fan of musical theater and in my lifetime I have seen all the major musical productions... from CATS to MISS SAIGON... PHANTOM to CHICAGO. This by far was THE WORST musical production I have ever seen. I went into it thinking it was going to be good considering they made it into a movie... but I was mistaken. Here is what it was like watching the production... Imagine you just watched Sweeney Todd on the big screen. You loved it sooo much you decide you want to invite 7 of your closest homies to act it out in your basement with some make shift props you found in your tool shed out back. That in a nutshell was what I saw on stage at the Ahmanson Theater. Sounds pretty bad huh?! The only thing I sorta enjoyed was the fact that the actors also played instruments. They were extremely talented but I think the fact that you had to strain you brain to figure out what the heck was going on took away from their talents. Like I said... I hated it. It was horrible... I don't understand what the hype is about this show. Save your $$$ and a trip out to LA... wait for CHORUS LINE coming out to LA in June.

scottelkin2

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:23:14 -0800

Wife attended opening night with her sister. My wife walked out after 45 minutes, sister walked out at intermission. She said it was one of the worst plays she has ever seen.

zik

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:54:04 -0800

Burton's movie kicked ass.

thecoloured

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:22:30 -0800

ten gallons of red dye not included?