This production did something that I was not sure was possible – through the choreography, this show was able to keep the audience not only slightly tensed and uneasy, but it went so far as to make you feel as if you are undulating with the waves as the boat Sweeney arrives on comes into port. Combine that with the impressively booming vocals of a deep, brooding, emotional
Sweeney (played by Josh Groban) and the funny, quick-witted, and vocal mad house of Mrs. Lovett (played by Annaleigh Ashford) and there is no question as to why this show is such a hit.
In fact, it felt as if the entire theatre was brimming to the top with the emotion as each singer in this show rose to the occasion and matched the intensity brought forth by its stars. Speaking of
intensity, a special shoutout must be given to Daniel Marconi and his portrayal of my personal favourite character, Tobias. I have never seen Toby so broken as I did by the end of this production.
Beautifully acted, powerfully sung, choreographed so, so well. Bravo!
I’m curious to see what the next cast of this production will bring.
