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Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street : a musical thriller
by Stephen Sondheim
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65 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 2,048 libraries worldwide Barber Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking revenge for the loss of his wife and daughter by killing customers and dropping to the shop downstairs to be made into meat pies by Mrs. Lovett. Includes sketches and photographs from several productions.
A little night music
by Stephen Sondheim
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73 editions published between 1972 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,599 libraries worldwide Typescript, dated Dec. 13, 2009.
Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet street
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16 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,506 libraries worldwide Reinventing himself as Sweeney Todd, a man unjustly sent to prison returns to exact revenge on those who ruined his life, especially the evil Judge Turpin who sent the man to prison. Not only does he seek revenge for the cruel punishment he suffered in prison, but also for what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to his home town, he reopens his barber shop, where Mr. Todd becomes the Demon of Fleet Street. Mrs. Lovett is Sweeney's amorous accomplice who creates diabolical meat pies out of the remains of Mr. Todd's victims.
Candide
by Leonard Bernstein
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77 editions published between 1973 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,066 libraries worldwide Adaptation of Voltaire's fable about a young man whose simplicity and optimism drop him into one disaster after another.
Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet Street
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5 editions published between 1982 and 2004 in English and held by 993 libraries worldwide Times are hard in 1846 London and one must make do. So Nellie Lovett adds something extra to the meat pies she peddles on Fleet Street. The secret ingredient: freshly murdered victims of her partner in crime, barber Sweeney Todd.
Pacific overtures
by Stephen Sondheim
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20 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 885 libraries worldwide
Big fish, little fish : a new comedy
by Hugh Wheeler
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6 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 654 libraries worldwide
Leonard Bernstein's Candide a comic operetta in two acts
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 539 libraries worldwide Based on Voltaire's tale of an innocent young man's journey through a life filled with colorful characters and unexpected life lessons.
Four by Sondheim, Wheeler, Lapine, Shevelove and Gelbart
by Stephen Sondheim
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 500 libraries worldwide An anthology of musicals as published in individual volumes by Applause. Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The complete books & lyrics with set & costume designs, production photos, essays & more. Includes drawings by Al Hirschfeld.
Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet Street : in concert
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 423 libraries worldwide Sweeney Todd seeks revenge against the judge who once deported him to Australia, an act that led to the death of Todd's beloved wife.
A little night music
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19 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 253 libraries worldwide "Middle-aged Frederick Egerman has been patiently waiting a year for his young bride Anne to consummate their marriage. But unbeknownst to Frederick, his son Erich is also in love with Anne. To complicate matters, Frederick's former mistress Desiree Armfeldt arrives in town--but Desiree is having a clandestine affair with the husband of the Countess Mittelheim! The mismatched couples in this delightful bedroom farce are all invited to a country estate where their lives (and loves) are inevitably sorted out."--Container.
Candide
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16 editions published between 1974 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 178 libraries worldwide Adaptation of Voltaire's fable about a young man whose simplicity and optimism drop him into one disaster after another.
We have always lived in the castle; a melodrama in three acts
by Hugh Wheeler
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2 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and held by 161 libraries worldwide The sisters Merricat and Constance Blackwood and their uncle Julian keep apart from the villagers' curiosity and hostility after Constance is cleared of the mysterious, arsenic-related deaths of four relatives, until cousin Charles appears to threaten their isolation.
Look: we've come through; a play
by Hugh Wheeler
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3 editions published in 1963 in English and held by 130 libraries worldwide
A little night music; a new musical comedy
by Hugh Wheeler
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3 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in English and held by 120 libraries worldwide
Debbie Reynolds in Irene original Broadway cast
by Harry Tierney
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2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 82 libraries worldwide Presents the original 1973 Broadway cast recording of seventeen songs from the musical "Irene" starring Debbie Reynolds.
Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet Street : in concert
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 75 libraries worldwide Performed at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco in July 2001.
The crippled muse
by Hugh Wheeler
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9 editions published between 1951 and 2002 in English and Finnish and held by 60 libraries worldwide
Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet street
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4 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 58 libraries worldwide Reinventing himself as Sweeney Todd, a man unjustly sent to prison returns to exact revenge on those who ruined his life, especially the evil Judge Turpin who sent the man to prison. Not only does he seek revenge for the cruel punishment he suffered in prison, but also for what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to his home town, he reopens his barber shop, where Mr. Todd becomes the Demon of Fleet Street. Mrs. Lovett is Sweeney's amorous accomplice who creates diabolical meat pies out of the remains of Mr. Todd's victims.
Leonard Bernstein's Candide a comic opera in two acts
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide Adaptation of Voltaire's fable about a young man whose simplicity and optimism drop him into one disaster after another. more
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American drama Barbers Brides Comedy films Concert films Concert television programs Conduct of life Drama England--London England--London--Fleet Street Enlightenment Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Filmed performances History Horror films Horror films Japan Librettos Live sound recordings Man-woman relationships Meat grinders Middle-aged men Murder Music Musical films Musical films Musicals Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Librettos Operas Optimism Perry, Matthew Calbraith,--1794-1858 Revenge Romantic comedy films Serial murderers Sondheim, Stephen Television programs Television specials Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States United States Naval Expedition to Japan Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wheeler, Hugh,--1912-1987
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Alternative Names
Pseud. Patrick, Q. 1912-1987
Pseud. Patrick, Quentin 1912-1987
Pseud. Stagge, Jonathan 1912-1987
Wheeler, Hugh C.
Wheeler, Hugh C. 1912-1987
Wheeler, Hugh Callingham.
Wheeler, Hugh Callingham, 1912-1987
Wheeler, Hugh Callingham, 1913-
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