New musical hit
“Sweeney Todd”: barber of horrors soon in Linz
Max Niemeyer had to learn to shave for the leading role in "Sweeney Todd". The musical about the "barber of horrors of Fleet Street" premieres on Saturday, February 15, at the Musiktheater in Linz. The "Krone" talked to the leading actor about the preparations.
"He's blown a fuse, he's in the tunnel," says Max Niemeyer. The singer at the Linz Musiktheater talks about "Sweeney Todd", the master of the razor - and murderous barber.
Stephen Sondheim dedicated a musical to the demonic character, who originates from a 19th century dime novel. It was successfully filmed by Tim Burton with Jonny Depp in the leading role.
Between horror and comedy
But from Saturday, February 15, a new production by Simon Eichenberger can be seen in Linz's Musiktheater. And Niemeyer is already pulling out his knife, as he sings and plays the "Barber of Horror".
Workshop with a sharp blade
Is there also something you appreciate about a murderer like Sweeney? "What I like about him is that he wants to fight his way back to normality - but corpses pave his way." Not an easy role: "I watched movies, read a lot, because I wanted to understand what brings him to this point."
And what makes a person become a serial killer? "With him, it's revenge!" Curious: "I did a shaving workshop to prepare for my role. I have to know how to hold the razor and how the movements work!"
A musical as an "accolade"
Niemeyer, who has been a member of the musical ensemble since last year, is playing his first leading role in Linz with Sweeney. In previous years, he could be seen in "Rebecca" in Vienna and "Dance of the Vampires" in Stuttgart, among others.
What does composer Sondheim demand of the singers? "You have to count a lot, the orchestra often has a completely different rhythm to the singers - 'Sweeney Todd' is certainly an accolade in musicals!"
In addition to Niemeyer, Daniela Dett (Mrs. Lovett), Christian Fröhlich (Anthony) and Gernot Romic (Pirelli) are also on stage.
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