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One has often wondered what it is about Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” that has always been the ultimate enigma for the theatre artist who is passionate about his craft.

To begin with, the story about a “demon barber” is not exactly what one would want to tell little children for their bedtime story.  After all, if you think about it, the theme is rather grizzly.  But one had to admit that there is this nagging fascination for all that is horrible and frightening – provided you are not part of it.  So when you sit in a darkened theatre and watch the events as they unravel, you take pleasure in some delicious, tingly sensation.
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by Oliver Oliveros,www.BroadwayWorld.com

“Imelda,” a new bio-musical that retells the rise and fall ofImelda Marcos – a highly controversial figure in Philippine politics, widow of erstwhile dictator Ferdinand Marcos, and owner of over 3,000 pairs of shoes – boasts an all-Filipino cast led by Jaygee Macapugay as Imelda, andMel Sagrado Maghuyop as Ferdinand.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (New York) collaborates with East West Players (EWP Los Angeles) to bring “Imelda” Off-Broadway, directed by Tim Dangwho also directed the show’s world premiere in L.A., with special performances from September 22 to October 18, 2009 at the Julia Miles Theater, 424 W 55th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. Opening night is Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m.

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