Added: Jun 7, 2006
From: brettparkernyc
Duration: 3:56
Brett Parker as Tobias singing "Not While I'm Around" in OnStage Atlanta's production of Sweeney Todd.
Channel: Music
Tags: around brett broadway brown defying gravity i'm jason musical not parker robert sondheim sweeney todd while wicked
CuriositysCat Says:
Dec 31, 2007 - The character of Toby is an 11-12 year old child. Not a 20 year old man. They had to have a man playing Toby on stage because there weren't any children that could sing the song properly, their voices were too weak.
sw20101992 Says:
Dec 31, 2007 - Wow. Nothing against this guy, but Ed Sanders was damn amazing Julia....Darling.
jessie101793 Says:
Dec 31, 2007 - Wow. You are the best Toby I have ever seen. I am very impressed. :-)
13daysofchristmas Says:
Jan 2, 2008 - dont mess with ed sanders hes amazing just cus ur friends with this kid ur saying that but u know ed sanders is good
johannz Says:
Jan 6, 2008 - What a beautiful voice :)
MSEUhater Says:
Jan 22, 2008 - he's obviously gay LOL
singinciaran Says:
Jan 31, 2008 - haha
singinciaran Says:
Jan 31, 2008 - Thats rubbish about children's voices being too weak for this song, Tobias was and is originally cast as a guy in his late teens/ early 20's because its suggested that he loves Mrs Lovett in a romantic manner. Thats how sondhiem wanted it! And Tim Burton wanted to go 4 a different approach using someone younger Ed Sanders!
CuriositysCat Says:
Feb 1, 2008 - Sondheim wrote the character as a dim witted boy in his teens. The character is generally looked at as being roughly 12 years old. And honestly, it's true, most 12 year old boys would have troubles with this, because at that age, voices change. They wouldn't be able to hit the high notes as well as a fully grown man because their voices would probably crack.
dah110 Says:
Feb 2, 2008 - the worst acting i have ever seen, he has a great voice, but he's not an actor, he's a singer.
another1shortdaymore Says:
Feb 4, 2008 - what does that have to do with anything? and what is "lol" doing after that statement? you're speculation that this man is attracted to men is funny somehow?
MysteryLights Says:
Feb 5, 2008 - these accents are terrible.
carla4teza Says:
Feb 24, 2008 - The reason why his acting is so (and is brilliant by the way) is becuase he is playing Tobias as disturbed.
Kcorb471 Says:
Mar 18, 2008 - Great voice, his vowels are not so good though.
shmoogle14 Says:
Mar 24, 2008 - I think he's a really nice voice. This is not an easy song to do especially if your doing it in the original key, like this guy. I think he did a good job with this song.
danieldj027 Says:
May 8, 2008 - I must say that was Great the singing was and so what the acting if you have see the play before there are all like that Love it
hairspraluva Says:
Aug 13, 2008 - at 3:49... the lady BEHIND toby is so scary!
jappleseed12 Says:
Sep 7, 2008 - You're right.xD
jgmes2001 Says:
Sep 21, 2008 - You;re right, not funny. Just disgusting.
another1shortdaymore Says:
Sep 21, 2008 - why disgusting?
jgmes2001 Says:
Sep 22, 2008 - Why not?
another1shortdaymore Says:
Sep 22, 2008 - iiiinteresting point
operastar1994 Says:
Nov 12, 2008 - well i think its lovely
operastar1994 Says:
Nov 12, 2008 - That lady needs to put a smile on her face.
briannakerwood Says:
Dec 28, 2007 - you can't compare a movie with a stage show. they are two different things. in the movie if you mess up they can fix it. that is what makes live theater amazing. i just wish people would quit comparing the stage show to the movie.