On the occasion of Opening Night at "Sweeney Todd"

Last night was the opening of the Arden's "Sweeney Todd," a thrill-packed production from all reports. No matter how terrific it is, though, it doesn't have this babe in it...



Even if you went through "Jersey Girl" frame by frame, you'd miss the performance of D'Arcy as the Beggar Woman - she wound up on the cutting room floor, as they say. But what a looker! She puts her homely hubby (who is on display in the final cut) in the shade fer sher...



I'm posting this from the booth at the Prince Music Theater, where the wireless internet signal is strong enough for my laptop to latch on. Week 3 of "Middle Of Nowhere" is underway, and we had our first rehearsal with the band - the Prince Music Theater All-Stars - this morning. Big fun on Chestnut Street!