Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD Manila Opening Weekend

Repertory Philippines’ (REP) incarnation of 1979 Tony-winning musical SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET officially opened its doors to Filipino audiences on November 14, 2009 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. The production earned thunderous applause, standing ovations, and played to nearly sold-out crowds in its first performances. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's Starry Season!

New stars and shows have been announced for Broadway by famed entertainment press representatives Boneau/Bryan-Brown. Joining previously announced productions are A Little Night Music, Million Dollar Quartet, Next Fall and Sondheim on Sondheim. "BBB" has created a video spotlighting some of the amazing stars who are performing this season on the Great White Way! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Johnny Depp Announces New 'Pirates' Film at D23 Expo

To the happy surprise of the crowd, Johnny Depp sailed onstage upon a pirate ship at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday to announce the upcoming fourth installment of Disney's franchise. (more...)

Carol Channing On Depp's Desire To Portray Her, 'I Would Be Very Proud'

After the surprising news of Johnny Depp revealing that his dream role would be to portray Carol Channing, star of stage and screen for most of the 20th century, on film, BroadwayWorld wanted to know what the legendary Channing thought of the announcement. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/4/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11/4/2008. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 10/28/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 10/28/2008. (more...)

BWW Video Show Preview: 'Sweeney Todd' Tour in L.A.

The national touring production of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, will begin performances at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles beginning with one preview on March 11 at 8 p.m. and is set to run through April 6. (more...)

'Sweeney Todd' Wins Oscar for Best Art Direction

"Sweeney Todd," the movie-musical adaptation directed by Tim Burton, has won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction by Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. (more...)

Oscar Top-Winners include Coen Bros, Day-Lewis & Cotillard

The 80th Annual Academy Awards are broadcast live from the Hollywood Kodak Theatre tonight, February 24 on ABC-TV, hosted by Jon Stewart. Winners list announced here! (more...)

80th Annual Oscars: Menken, Schwartz, Holbrook, Linney & 'Sweeney' Nominees

The 80th Annual Academy Awards take place on February 24, 2008. Here's all the nominees! Among the nominees include Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz for "Enchanted," Johnny Depp in "Sweeney Todd," plus screen and stage actors Laura Linney and Hal Holbrook. (more...)

Review: 'Sweeney Todd' - This Is Why Musical Theater Was Born

It is indeed perhaps the finest work ever to grace any theater at any time. It is difficult to ascertain that this is even the great master, Stephen Sondheim's, truest masterpiece. It probably is. However, with the gifts of COMPANY, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, FOLLIES, INTO THE WOODS, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, PACIFIC OVERTURES, ASSASSINS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, GYPSY, and WEST SIDE STORY among others on his resume, it takes a huge amount of thought and commitment to go out on a limb and say that SWEENEY TODD is Sondheim's master achievement. (more...)

'Sweeney Todd' Debuts in Box Office Top 5

Variety reports Sweeney Todd fit into the Number 5 top spot for its film-premiere this weekend… (more...)

Broadway Beat Special: SWEENEY TODD Stage to Screen Ep. 3

Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of "Sweeney Todd." In this final installment, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this! (more...)

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Stephen Sondheim

n a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower. (more...)

BroadwayWorld's End of Year CD Roundup - Your Last Chance for Stocking Stuffers!

Happy Holidays Everyone! Well ... here it is ... our BIGGEST CD coverage EVER and just in time for some last minute "stocking-stuffer" inspiration ... even though a few of these are better used as coal, if you know what I mean. (more...)

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Producers & Screenwriter

n a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower. (more...)

Broadway Beat Special: SWEENEY TODD Stage to Screen Ep. 2

Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of "Sweeney Todd." In this second part of a three episode series, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this part chock-filled with interviews including Michael Cerveris and movie scenes - all hosted by Richie Ridge. (more...)