Episode 55

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

October 16th, 2023

2 hrs 1 min 10 secs

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About this Episode

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, who murdered patrons so we could pod. Actress, comedian, and host of Coming Out Pod Lauren Flans (@comingoutpod, @LaurenFlans) joins us to dine on Stephen Sondheim's horror musical masterpiece of class and cannibalism.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All excerpts of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street from its original cast recording, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
What Do I Think of the Pie? (Alf Clausen)