SWEENEY TODD to Play the Gem Theatre in Time for Halloween

SWEENEY TODD, opens on September 29 at Garden Grove's historic GEM THEATRE presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.

Just in time for Halloween, an infamous treat, SWEENEY TODD!

An unjustly exiled barber returns home in 19th century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice.

Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up. And the carnage has only just begun!

SWEENEY TODD has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded 8 TONYs, including Best Musical. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler crafted a tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat that has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world. This presentation, filled with scary surprises will definitely be a Halloween treat you don't want to miss!

SWEENEY TODD is a musical directed by Damien Lorton with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The book is by Hugh Wheeler. The show's unique cast of colorful characters includes David Stoneman as Sweeney Todd, Beth Hansen as Mrs. Lovett, Danny Diaz as Tobias, Tom Patrick as Judge Turpin, Bella Gil as Joanna Barker, Erika Baldwin as Beggar Woman/Lucy Barker, Josh Switzer as Anthony, Alex Bodrero as Pirelli and Richard Ullrich as Jonas Fogg. This presentation features music throughout the show by a live 9-piece orchestra.

Performances run from Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 23 at the GEM THEATRE. Thursdays - Saturdays, show starts at 8 pm and Sundays, show starts at 2 pm. On Saturday, October 15, there will be an additional 2 pm show.

A special Talk Back (Question and Answer Session) will follow directly after the performance on Friday, October 7 with some of the lead cast members and production staff.

To kick off this amazing presentation of Sweeney Todd, a free special preview will be held on Friday, September 16 from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the Gem Theatre, including refreshments, photo ops, bloody makeup demonstration and much more. Please RSVP to nicole@onemoreproductions.com.

General admission tickets are $26 each, $23 for seniors (60 and over), and $18 for children (12 years old and under). In addition, $15 Student Rush Tickets are available for Thursday and Friday performances only. Opening Gala Night Event Tickets for Saturday, October 1, are $40 each and ticket holders receive an exclusive invitation to attend the post-show catered champagne Gala with the cast.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call One More Productions at (714) 741-9550, ext. 221, or visit the website at www.onemoreproductions.com.

ONE MORE PRODUCTIONS is one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies. In residence since 2008 at the 158-seat THE GEM THEATRE in Garden Grove, One More Productions has been lauded for its quality productions of Broadway musicals. One More Productions was voted one of the top five theaters in all of Southern California by the Los Angeles Times. They were awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and The Saint James Family Honors Award by the Board of Directors of the Orange County Imperial Court. They received a Resolution from the City of Garden Grove, and an official recognition from the County of Orange.

THE GEM THEATRE, recently underwent a major reconstruction, adding a state-of-the-art sound system, newly refurbished theater seats, and a reconfigured stage. The theater also boasts a new $80,000 lighting system, three separate lobbies, and two separate concession areas and is ADA accessible. THE GEM is just moments away from the Garden Grove Freeway (22) and offers plenty of free parking.