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Angela Lansbury on Sweeney Todd: The Worst Pies in London

Angela Lansbury on Sweeney Todd: The Worst Pies in London

Happy Birthday Sweeney Todd! Tomorrow marks 35 years since Dame Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou brought the demon barber to life. To celebrate, watch this amazing video of Angela Lansbury discussing her exciting role as the baker’s accomplice who feeds customers the pies she has made from the flesh of Todd’s victims and how she created her indelible performance of “the worst pies in London.” The show was nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning eight including Best Musical. Music and lyrics of this gory story shaped by the master himself, Stephen Sondheim.