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Sondheim's Tears: Helena Bonham Carter's 'Sweeney Todd' Audition
27 Nov
Summary
- Helena Bonham Carter landed Mrs. Lovett role after tough audition.
- The role required a demanding upside-down singing audition.
- Tim Burton cried upon hearing Stephen Sondheim approved the casting.
Helena Bonham Carter recounted the highly demanding audition for her role as Mrs. Lovett in the 2007 production of Sweeney Todd. The process involved a unique and strenuous performance, including singing upside down, to impress the musical's original creator, Stephen Sondheim.
Securing the role was an emotionally charged event for both Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton. Burton reportedly became tearful upon receiving confirmation of her casting, a rare display of emotion from him.
This emotional reaction underscored the significant pressure they had placed on themselves and their relationship during the casting process. Bonham Carter emphasized that the challenging audition and its successful outcome were ultimately worth every moment of the stress involved.
