(Written by Intern, Alecia Wilk) With minimal prior knowledge about Stephen Sondheim’s career, a seat in the audience for Old Friends came with a sense of imposter syndrome. This montage of greatest hits celebrating the life of the legendary lyricist and composer is clearly meant for musical aficionados. The production, which carries on without so … Continue reading Theater Review: Old Friends
Theater Review: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Operatic and bizarre, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is already a bonafide classic on the stage and on film. With its legendary status firmly established, Broadway’s 2023 revival still managed a whopping eight Tony nominations. How would any show measure up to these lofty expectations, or manage to pull off the epic … Continue reading Theater Review: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street