...is considered by many to be one of the most complex and brilliant works in the artform ever. It's half-opera, half-fast-paced patter, and all genius.

I didn't realize you didn't know it was a musical. LOL, that explains your reaction, all right. I mean, yes, I knew Sweeney Todd was a story before the musical, but it's been a musical ever since its development with Burton... I just assumed you knew. My bad. LOL.