Which is your favourite portrayal of Mrs Lovett in the play/film Sweeney Todd?

Question

Patti Lupone?
Angela Lansbury?
Helen Bonham Carter?

Answer 1

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this was difficult as they were all good in different ways ,i loved Angela Lansbury's singing but the acting side Helen Bonham Carter hands down

Answer 2

Helen Bonham Carter

Answer 3

Helena bonham Carter! she's amazing!

Answer 4

Either Patti or Angela. They have the voice and character for Mrs.Lovett.

Answer 5

Angela Lansbury! I have the original soundtrack on record and she's brilliant!! :)

Answer 6

Ms Lansbury, hands down. Seconded by Ms Lupone. (Not in the revival where they played the instruments too - didn't like that much - but in the staged concert). Lastly Mrs Burton / Bonham Carter. It's a good idea to cast singers in singing roles.

Answer 7

I personally like Patti LuPone's version of the character - Angela Lansbury sang it very well but her characterization annoyed me after a while! Helena Bonham Carter acted well - I did like the motherly side to Mrs Lovett - but her singing was pretty awful, she'd never have got away with it on stage.