Sweeney 3.0 (ish)

[nmlhats]

So the upcoming August cast changes have been announced: 

http://www.playbill.com/article/hugh-panaro-to-succeed-norm-lewis-in-off-broadways-sweeney-todd

Hugh Panaro sings well and all, but I am having a REALLY hard time imagining a tenor portraying Sweeney. It just seems so wrong. (The best Sweeney I've seen is Bryn Terfel, at Chicago Lyric Opera many years ago.) 

Very glad Carmello and John-Michael Lyles are staying, though--I hope through the end of the year, because my tix are in November.

[Caye2]

Does anyone know of any discounts (codes, websites, etc.) for Sweeney Todd?  I see that TodayTix has tickets available now, but are there any other sites/codes?

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Hugh Panaro as Sweeney Todd? He's a tenor - like, a real tenor, with a very bright, boyish sound. Even if he can hit the low notes, this is very unconventional casting. I'm curious to see how he does.

[nmlhats]

I am a little bit afraid....I just can't imagine how this is a good idea. 

[ksilver117]

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Hugh Panaro as Sweeney Todd? He's a tenor - like, a real tenor, with a very bright, boyish sound. Even if he can hit the low notes, this is very unconventional casting. I'm curious to see how he does."

He's actually a baritenor, although his voice does without a doubt lean more toward the tenor side. He's got a good lower range though. Certainly not a typical Sweeney range, but it should work pretty well for the role.

[MattRVA]

Is it reasonable to assume Panaro, Carmello, and the rest of Sweeney 3.0, so to speak, will be with the show through December?

[rosemarycountess2017]

I think Hugh is going to be terrific and unique as Sweeney. His lower range is as strong as the higher. I am really excited for this to happen! Also he was nailing the mad part of the character as the Phantom, so I assume it's going to be very interesting to watch.