Alexander Gemignani

Stephen Sondheim’s musical, "Road Show," tells the story of two brothers on a quest for the American Dream. It’s now at the Public Theater (425 Lafayette St.) through Dec. 28. John Weidman wrote the book, and actor Alexander Gemignani stars.

Once again, audiences on Broadway are attending the tale of Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, which first shocked audiences back in 1979. This innovative revival shifts the setting of the musical from the streets of Victorian London to an insane asylum. Another strange thing: there is no orchestra. As ...