Sweeney Todd 1979 - Articles Page 5.8

Ages: 12+
Opened: March 1, 1979
Closing: June 29, 1980

Sweeney Todd - 1979 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond

Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical thriller has been hailed "the greatest musical of the past half-century” by the Wall Street Journal. Sophisticated and uncompromising, “Sweeney Todd” has a great sense of fun, mixing intense drama with howlingly funny moments of dark humor. You will find yourself laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.

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Photo Flash: First Look at Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan in SWEENEY TODD in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Lea Salonga will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim's classic musical SWEENEY TODD, which culminates Atlantis' 20th Anniversary Season in 2019. She stars opposite Jett Pangan in the title role.

Rajo Laurel to Design Costumes For SWEENEY TODD; Show Opens Oct. 11
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 23, 2019


Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is thrilled to announce that Rajo Laurel will be designing the costumes for its highly anticipated staging of SWEENEY TODD starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan.

Gerald Santos Has Been Cast as Anthony in SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 9, 2019


Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is thrilled to announce that Gerald Santos joins the cast of the company's highly-anticipated staging of SWEENEY TODD starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan.

Tony Winner David Gallo To Design the Set of SWEENEY TODD; Show Opens 10/11
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 3, 2019


Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is thrilled to announce that Tony Award-winning set designer David Gallo will return to Manila to design sets for the company's highly-anticipated staging of SWEENEY TODD, starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan.

The Barn Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2019


The Barn Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD this July! The story of the demon barber of Fleet Street is a dark, witty and Tony Award-winning musical tale of love, murder and revenge. Playing July 2 - 14.

Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD at Darling Harbour Theatre; What Did The Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - Jun 14, 2019


Anthony Warlow returns to the Australian musical theatre stage to take on the dark twisted tale of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Stephen Sondheim(music and lyrics) and Hugh Wheeler's (book) multi award winning musical's Broadway premiere in 1979, director Theresa Borg presents the piece in an elaborately staged concert with a new twist.

Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD at Darling Harbour Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jun 14, 2019


EG Life Like Company are delighted to announce they have cast musical icon DEBRA BYRNE in the role of the Beggar Woman; one of Australia's most diversely talented entertainers, MICHAEL FALZON as Pirelli; and celebrated international bass baritone opera star DANIEL SUMEGI as Judge Turpin, to star in this spectacular re-imagined concert version of the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

BWW REVIEW: Anthony Warlow Is Deliciously Dark In SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET.
by Jade Kops - Jun 14, 2019


Anthony Warlow returns to the Australian musical theatre stage to take on the dark twisted tale of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD Serves Up an Exhilarating Feast at Circle Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Jun 9, 2019


An ideal mixture of terrifying risk and breathtaking entertainment finds its exhilarating apotheosis in Circle Theatre's production of SWEENEY TODD, running now through July 13.

Ima Castro, Andrew Fernando To Join the Cast of Atlantis Theatrical's SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - May 26, 2019


Multi-awarded recording artist and musical theater performer Ima Castro and internationally-renowned baritone Andrew Fernando will join the cast of Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group's SWEENEY TODD, starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - May 9, 2019


The musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 1979 thriller featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. The musical is based on a 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond. Sweeney Todd opened on Broadway in 1979 and won the Tony Award for Best MusicalThe Broadway production starred Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury, both of whom won Tony Awards for originating the roles of Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett.

Asolo Rep Announces SWEENEY TODD Casting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2019


Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly continues its 60th season with SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. It will be directed and choreographed by Peter Rothstein, who helmed the theatre's critically acclaimed 2018 production of Ragtime. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a book by Hugh Wheeler and from an adaptation by Christopher Bond, this musical masterwork and global phenomenon previews May 1 - 3, opens May 4 and runs through June 1 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

Debra Byrne and More Complete Cast of SWEENEY TODD
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2019


TEG Life Like Company are delighted to announce they have cast musical icon DEBRA BYRNE in the role of the Beggar Woman; one of Australia's most diversely talented entertainers, MICHAEL FALZON as Pirelli; and celebrated international bass baritone opera star DANIEL SUMEGI as Judge Turpin, to star in this spectacular re-imagined concert version of the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Wake Up With BWW 3/22: HADESTOWN Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

VIDEO: On This Day, March 1- Broadway Attends The Tale Of SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2019


Forty years ago, the legendary Stephen Sondheim musical 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' terrorized audiences for the first time on Broadway in Hal Prince's landmark production starring Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury.

#TBT: SWEENEY TODD Attends The Tale on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Feb 28, 2019


Forty years ago, the legendary Stephen Sondheim musical 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' attended the tale for the first time on Broadway starring Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury. In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the opening night of show's 2005 Broadway revival starring Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone. Take a trip to Fleet Street by checking out the footage below!

Anthony Warlow & Gina Riley To Star In Special Engagement of SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2019


The pre-eminent leading man of Australian musical theatre, Anthony Warlow, will be joined by one of Australia's best-known stage and screen performers, the incomparable Gina Riley, when the pair join forces in this spectacular re-imagined concert version of the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Lea Salonga To Star In SWEENEY TODD in Manila
by Alan Henry - Dec 7, 2018


Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group announced this morning that Tony And Olivier Award-winning actress Lea Salonga will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim's classic musical SWEENEY TODD, which culminates Atlantis' 20th Anniversary Season in 2019.

Jett Pangan to Play Sweeney Todd!
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 4, 2018


Rock icon and musical theater star Jett Pangan ('Next to Normal,' 'Rock of Ages') will take on the title role of Sweeney Todd, also known as 'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,' in Stephen Sondheim's popular musical 'Sweeney Todd,' which will culminate the 20th anniversary season of Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group next year.

L.I.P. Service To Present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2018


For the first time, L.I.P. Service is diving, headfirst, into the world of musical theatre. In our continuing efforts to grow and bring challenging theatre to audiences, we present to you the Penny Dreadful fantasia of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (A MUSICAL THRILLER; directed by Shawn Gann).

Cedar Crest Group To Stage SWEENEY TODD In Concert
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2018


A concert production of Stephen Sondheim's dark musical masterpiece 'Sweeney Todd' will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Cedar Crest College's Samuels Theatre in Allentown, PA.The production, being billed as a concert event, is the first time the Friends of Cedar Crest Performing Arts will present a full-length musical. FCCPA, a group formed to support the performing arts at the college, has previously presented musical concerts involving both students and the community.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD at Kensington Arts Theatre
by Kelle Long - Oct 28, 2018


Craig Pettinati's staging of Sweeney Todd at the Kensington Arts Theatre is bursting with bright, young talent that promises theater traditions will be faithfully kept by a new generation. Most of the cast members are likely a decade or two younger than the 1979 Broadway debut of Stephen Sondheim's bloodiest musical, but they have a command of the material that is refreshing. The community theater favorite is staged in an intimate, and sometimes interactive, setting that offers an exciting new experience for fans and newcomers alike. The reward, however, is viewing a production featuring a number of fresh performers who feel primed to command any equity stage they choose.

BWW Review: Director McDonald Raises the Bar With CCP's Remarkable SWEENEY TODD
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 21, 2018


Fog comes billowing out over the footlights, bringing with it a pervasive sense of foreboding that sets the tone for the next three hours of what is - without any fear of exaggeration - the most satisfying theatrical experience of 2018. Eye-poppingly gorgeous, with a design aesthetic that's perfectly wedded to the source material provided by composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim and book writer Hugh Wheeler, and featuring some of the most electrifying performances we've ever witnessed at Cumberland County Playhouse (where they know a thing or 100 about staging musicals), Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is spectacular.

BWW Review: Media's SWEENEY TODD: Shave and a Haircut 2 Slits!
by Pati Buehler - Oct 17, 2018


Media thrills audiences with Sondheim's 'cutting edge' thriller!

L.I.P. Service To Present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2018


For the first time, L.I.P. Service is diving, headfirst, into the world of musical theatre. In our continuing efforts to grow and bring challenging theatre to audiences, we present to you the Penny Dreadful fantasia of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (A MUSICAL THRILLER; directed by Shawn Gann).

Sweeney Todd FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sweeney Todd have there been?
Sweeney Todd has had 32 productions including Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1982, Regional (UK) which opened in 1982, Regional (US) which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 1984, Regional (US) which opened in 1984, London Fringe which opened in 1985, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1992, Regional (UK) which opened in 1993, Regional (US) which opened in 1996, Regional (UK) which opened in 1996, Regional (US) which opened in 1999, London Fringe which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Regional (US) which opened in 2002, Regional (US) which opened in 2002, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, London Fringe which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, UK Tour which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2007, West End which opened in 2012 and Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Sweeney Todd been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Hugh Wheeler, Best Costume Design for Franne Lee, Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince, Best Lighting Design for Ken BillingtonBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Sondheim and Best Scenic Design for Eugene Lee .
What Tony Awards has Sweeney Todd won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Hugh Wheeler Best Costume Design for Franne Lee Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince Best Lighting Design for Ken Billington, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Sondheim, Best Scenic Design for Eugene Lee , .
What awards has Sweeney Todd been nominated for?
Sweeney Todd has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Sweeney Todd won?
Sweeney Todd has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

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