Cabrillo Stage opts for dark and lurid with Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd'

Rehearsals Underway for Cabrillo Stage’s ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Mindy Pedlar It was such fun watching a rehearsal for Cabrillo Stage’s upcoming production of Sweeney Todd last weekend. As Director Andrea L. Hart and Ch

Cabrillo Stage opts for dark and lurid with Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd'

Cabrillo Stage is prepping for its second-ever production of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘”Sweeney Todd.” The first time, back in the early ’90s, was controversial because of the musical’s dark and gory subject matter. But since then, “Sweeney” has become a beloved touchstone for many audiences. The production opens July 19. The post Cabrillo Stage opts for dark and lurid with Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.