Sweeney Todd at Signature Theatre

It's hard to tell in this photo, but those are 'body bags' hanging from the ceiling. To end the show, they came out of the ceiling -- several of them around the theatre -- and scared me! 

I'd never seen Sweeney Todd before -- not the show or the movie, and I didn't know the music either.  Rebecca hooked me up with a ticket (thank you!) and I was glad to go -- since I love seeing shows at Signature Theatre.   They do GREAT productions with talented casts in intimate settings (they have 2 theatres, which each hold a few hundred seats). Back to Sweeney Todd.  I enjoyed the cast overall, but the music was just okay.  A few songs stuck with me and were fun to watch, but for the most part, it's forgettable music in my opinion.  It's a show with lots of blood and gore, which isn't my favorite. 

# of dishes: 3.5 out of 5

However, I'd like to say that most productions I see at Signature (located in Shirlington) are 5 out of 5.  For example -- their production of Les Miserables was awesome. 

So great to see that big of a show in a small setting, with VERY talented cast members. I went on my birthday (well worth the ticket price, approx. $50) and went again when I was offered a free ticket.  I'd go again tonight if it was playing.