Standing Room Only Theatre Company to Stage Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD, 4/1-10

Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd is set amongst London's seedy side streets and it is laced with Sondheim's characteristically brilliant wit and his dark humor.

This landmark musical depicts the barber Sweeney Todd's savage quest for justice and retribution after many years of false imprisonment. Aided by harridan pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, who happens to be secretly in love with him, Todd sets out to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family.

Combining comic turns, chilling drama, and hauntingly beautiful romantic songs, Sweeney Todd offers a unique portrait of a man driven to madness by injustice.

Sweeney Todd is directed by Standing Room Only Theatre Company Associate Artistic Director Patrick McGregor, II. The 11-member cast includes Bill Hafner in the starring role and Susan Bunsold Wilson as Mrs. Lovett.

Show times and dates are Friday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. (discounted tickets) and 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $21 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (55+), $16 for SRO members, $16 adult matinee and $12 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.srotheatre.org or group discounts for 10 or more at (614) 427-3324.

The production will be staged in the Van Fleet Theatre, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. (Note: This production contains graphic content and violence.)

The mission of the Standing Room Only Theatre Company is to produce invigorating theater that breaks generational boundaries.