**** Recommended **** The Paramount Theatre production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is huge and rather dystopian. “Sweeney Todd”, which reminded me of a steam-punk universe, plays out on platforms, in cages and on stairways going up three levels to the very top of the Paramount’s huge stage. Stephen Sondheim’s retelling of a London urban legend, featuring over-the-top characters, clever lyrics and soaring melodies, is a definite crowd favorite. 4 Spotlights
“Sweeney Todd” runs through March 19th at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora. Running time is 2 hours, 5 minutes, with an intermission. Performances are Wednesday at 1:30 and 7:00 pm; Thursday at 7:00 pm; Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturday at 3:00 and 8:00 pm; and Sunday at 1:00 and 5:30 pm. Tickets range from $44-59. Valet parking is available. Park in the Hollywood Casino garage just down the street from the Paramount with a convenient covered walkway crossing the Fox River for a small fee. Street parking is also available. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
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