#anthony hope

Johanna (From “Sweeney Todd”) - Jamie Muscato

Today in TeaandSpite spends half a show thinking about how to make it more queer, I submit to you that the role of Anthony in Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street could absolutely be played by a woman, and his character actually works better as a disaster lesbian. No, this isn’t just me looking for a part in my range. What did you have against altos, Stephen Sondheim?

Just- oh look, pretty girl who smiled at me? And her dad is a creep that keeps her locked up? And he wants to WHAT? Say no more, babe, I’m bringing the U-Haul around. 

Also, it adds an extra layer of meaning to the lyric Oh look at you looking / so sad so queer and I am but a simple soul who likes wordplay. 

GET TO KNOW ME MEME - [5/5] male characters = anthony hope of sweeney todd: the demon barber of fleet street

“I have sailed the world, beheld it’s wonders, from the pearls of Spain to the rubies of Tibet; but not even in London have I seen such a wonder … Miss, oh look at me please! Favor me, favor me with your glance! Ah, miss …”