wolven7 | Sweeney Todd

Children are critical of change. That is to say that they recognise it, and make definite note of it, where warranted. Children note the change in voice of a beloved cartoon character, more easily than do their parents, and they will pass swift judgement if the new voice isn't as good as the old one. Changes in theme, tone, story, character, none of these escape a child's notice.

I was a kid again, tonight. I was eight, and the promises of theater, of make-believe magic in front of everyone, of stories of pain and loss and heartbreak were all becoming clear, again. And I loved every second of it, tonight, just as I had that first time. And the Second. And all the others...

The cast was superb. Even Cohen was goode, and no, he didn't rap.

You want to know things? See Sweeney Todd, in theaters, listen to the songs, watch the play, and think of me, eight years old, eyes wide, and enthralled. Then put yourself in my shoes.

mech_angel and I went out to the pub with

davidsfoley,

chickwow,

wacko1138,

fushi,

raidingparty, and [

irreverentcynic]. Very fun. Very good night. Had a lot of conversations. Had a beer. Had some Jameson's Whipped cream chocolate mousse. All good times.

I'm going to go, now.