Sondheim: Caroline is best Mrs Lovett ever

Photo: Rod Gilfry, Stephen Sondheim, Caroline O'Connor, Lee Blakeley

Legendary Sweeney Todd composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim attended the opening night of Sweeney Todd in Paris and declared Caroline, "the best Mrs Lovett he has ever heard." (Le Monde, Sweeney Todd review).

The Australian singer, dancer, actress replaced the scheduled artist less than a month ago. She didn't know the role and yet she made it hers in an amazing way: since Angela Lansbury's performance, we have not heard such incarnation. Stephen Sondheim made no mistake and he didn't hesitate to let others know that she is "the best Mrs Lovett he has ever heard." This little miracle takes place in Paris so you'd better hurry to grab your tickets. (Le Monde, April 25, 2011)

To read the full review visit the Le Monde website.

Photos from Sweeney Todd

Caroline as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd - Theatre du Chatelet (Photo: Roy Tan)

Click here to view some production photos of Sweeney Todd.

Click here to view some backstage photos of Sweeney Todd on Caroline's official Facebook page.

Watch Caroline in Sweeney Todd

Caroline in some scenes from Sweeney Todd -

French television report about Sweeney Todd -

France 24 television interview with Caroline and Rod Gilfry -

Perth Cabaret and Comedy Carnivale 2011

Caroline will headline Perth's Cabaret and Comedy Carnivale 2011 season with an exclusive performance at His Majesty's Theatre on May 26.

Don't miss this chance to catch Caroline's main stage performance of An Evening With Caroline O'Connor - A Musical Life for one night only!

For more information and tickets visit His Majesty's Theatre website.