Portland Center Stage's 'Sweeney Todd' presents an electrifying musical experience, driven by strong performances that resonate with the haunting themes of revenge and societal corruption.
While Sondheim's operatic score captivates, it struggles to fully illuminate the darker nuances of the narrative. However, the production compensates with a thrilling depth that encourages audience contemplation.
The story revolves around Sweeney Todd, a vengeful figure whose wrath targets the corrupt authorities that ruined his life, encapsulating a complex moral narrative within a darkly comic framework.
Mrs. Lovett's shrewd plan to revitalize her meat pie business by using Todd's victims highlights the grim reality of survival in a ravaged Victorian society, making for unsettling commentary.
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