Sweeney Todd 1979 - Articles Page 18

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

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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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Red Mountain Brings Fleet Street To RMTC Cabaret With SWEENEY TODD 4/30-5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2009


Savor the sweet taste of revenge as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd April 30-May 10, 2009, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North).

Donate At Red Cross & Get 2 Free SWEENEY TODD Tix Thru 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2009


A bit of Broadway comes to the American Red Cross Berkley Donor Center on Friday, March 20, 2009. On that day, every presenting donor at the Berkley center will receive two free tickets for 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' playing at the Fisher Theatre March 17 through April 4.

Donate At Red Cross Berkley & Receive 2 Tix To SWEENEY 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2009


A bit of Broadway comes to the American Red Cross Berkley Donor Center on Friday, March 20, 2009. On that day, every presenting donor at the Berkley center will receive two free tickets for ?Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street? playing at the Fisher Theatre March 17 through April 4. Presenting donors will also have the chance to meet ?Sweeney Todd? cast members who will be on site from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Donate At Red Cross & Get 2 Free SWEENEY TODD Tix Thru 4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


A bit of Broadway comes to the American Red Cross Berkley Donor Center on Friday, March 20, 2009. On that day, every presenting donor at the Berkley center will receive two free tickets for 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' playing at the Fisher Theatre March 17 through April 4.

Donate At Red Cross Berkley & Receive 2 Tix To SWEENEY 3/20
by Reynard Loki - Mar 10, 2009


A bit of Broadway comes to the American Red Cross Berkley Donor Center on Friday, March 20, 2009. On that day, every presenting donor at the Berkley center will receive two free tickets for ?Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street? playing at the Fisher Theatre March 17 through April 4. Presenting donors will also have the chance to meet ?Sweeney Todd? cast members who will be on site from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2009


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Parker, Cerveris, Sparks & Stormare to Star in HEDDA GABLER; Begins Jan. 09
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler), Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman), Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) and Peter Stormare (Judge Brack) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson.

Cerveris and Sparks Join Parker in Roundabout's HEDDA GABLER
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman) & Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) will join previously announced Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Parker, Cerveris, Sparks & Stormare to Star in HEDDA GABLER; Begins Jan. 09
by Robert Diamond - Nov 12, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler), Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman), Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) and Peter Stormare (Judge Brack) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26; Simon Jones Joins Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Cerveris and Sparks Join Parker in Roundabout's HEDDA GABLER
by Eddie Varley - Oct 28, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman) & Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) will join previously announced Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Northwestern University to Present 'Sweeney Todd' Oct. 31 to Nov.9
by Robert Diamond - Oct 22, 2008


The Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) at Northwestern University is celebrating the start of its 2008-09 season with the Tony Award-winning musical thriller 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,' with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler.

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim in April 2009 Creating Annual Award in His Name
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1979
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 18, 2008


Sarah Uriarte Berry, Tony winner Chuck Cooper, award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter, and Broadway favorites Jason Graae and Max von Essen joined Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Terri Klausner, Noah Racey, Lorin Latarro and Melinda Sullivan at The Town Hall to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series, Broadway By The Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season.

Berry, Cooper, and Von Essen Join 'Broadway By The Year'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2008


Sarah Uriarte Berry, Tony winner Chuck Cooper, award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter, and Broadway favorites John Tracey Egan, Jason Graae and Max Von Essen join Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Terri Klausner, Noah Racey, Lorin Latarro and Melinda Sullivan as The Town Hall is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series with Broadway By The Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th at 8PM.

Emily Skinner: Broadway, Her Way
by Eugene Lovendusky - May 30, 2008


A favorite Broadway vixen, Emily Skinner premieres her new act 'Broadway, My Way' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, June 1 & 8. Emily pulls some of her favorite (and arcane) tunes from the classic song-book... with the signature Skinner-style twist! Plus, Emily will direct the season finale 'Broadway By The Year - 1979' concert on Monday, June 16!

Broadway By The Year Presents 1979, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008


The Town Hall is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series with Broadway by the Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th at 8PM says Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season.

Review: 'Todd' Tour Triumphant, Now and Forever
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 26, 2008


The current national tour of the Stephen Sondheim/Hugh Wheeler musical 'Sweeney Todd' blew into the Windy City for a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this week, revealing that the show is so strong as originally written that almost any style of storytelling will reveal its truths. If this fact doesn't mark the show as a true performing arts masterwork, then I don't know how anything else could. This show, and this metaphor-laden production of it, are miraculous in their revealing of the human condition.

'Sweeney' Comes to Broadway in Chicago Series
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2008


The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will soon find Randolph Street when Broadway In Chicago presents the new national touring production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) from April 23 - May 4, 2008. Tickets range in price from $25 - $75 and are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices, by calling (312) 902-1400, or logging onto ticketmaster.com.

'Sweeney Todd' Slices its way to Chicago's Cadillac Palace!
by Chicago News Desk - Mar 13, 2008


The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will soon find Randolph Street when Broadway In Chicago presents the new national touring production of 'Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) from April 23 - May 4, 2008.

Sweeney Todd Character Card #2: Mrs. Lovett
by Craig Brockman - Dec 14, 2007


The second interactive Sweeney Todd character card features Mrs. Lovett!

TV Exclusive: Opening Credits of Burton's Sweeney Todd
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 12, 2007


In just over a week, the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd will hit theaters. A fresh take on this haunting thriller begins like any other film - the credit sequence. Fans of Tim Burton know that his sequences always are intriguing to the eye and Sweeney Todd's opening sequence follows suit. BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to bring you this exclusive sneak peek at the opening credit sequence! Click now to watch!

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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