Chills down your spine, music that sounds as if it is a song of a ghost. All of these descriptions describe the feeling of being enchanted by the power of horror! Today there are two shows that will bewitch you while leaving you loving the show! “Sweeney Todd” is one of the many jewels of Broadway that tells a story of love, loss and dreams while “Hadestown” is a tale of tragedy and forgiveness. Either way, they are loved by fans that come from all around the world!
“Sweeney Todd” is a show that gives you the creeps whenever the two leads are on the stage. “Sweeney Todd” tells the story of a barber and a pie seller who sells meat pies. The only catch is that the pies are made of HUMAN MEAT. “Sweeney Todd” is about all that and more at the Lunt-Fontanne theater with new leads of the show. After Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford gave stunning performances of the leads, Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett both made the hard decision to kiss broadway goodbye. Now joining the company of “Sweeney Todd” are Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster. The show’s opening with the new leads is sure to be a successful one. You can see the Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd” at the Lunt- Fontanne through the Spring of 2024!
“Hadestown” tells a version of the story of Orpheus with complex and fun music added to the equation. If you’re looking for a fun but mythical show to see, this is it! In “Hadestown” a girl looking for something to eat, stumbles upon the underworld and Orpheus attempts to avenge her. In this story of drama, you will be sure to be on your feet when you hear the wonderful pieces the show has to offer! It is currently playing at the Walter Kerr Theater. Be sure to make a stop to see this amazing show!
Whether you see one or both, both musicals will leave chills down your spine from the first chord of the show. I hope you can find your way through the tunnels of the underworld or through “Fleet Street”, to enjoy these shows!
