Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd -- Sweeney's bloody roots -- First blood on Broadway : Sweeney Todd -- Blood on the big screen : Tim Burton's horror musical -- Sweeney swings back ... Again and again : revivals, opera houses and concerts -- Sweeney settles the musical score -- Take Sweeney home to listen : recordings -- "Isn't that Sweeney there beside you?" : cultural impact -- Sweeney Todd productions worldwide -- Song-by-song commentary

"A deep dive into this unique, murder-filled masterpiece-its slimy roots, original production, characters from killers to lovers to bakers, soaring score, gripping storytelling, and lasting power"--