Sweeney Todd 1980 - Articles Page 20

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 2, 1980
Closing: November 15, 1980

Sweeney Todd - 1980 - West End History , Info & More

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

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.

Sweeney Todd - 1980 - West End Cast

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Champlin, McCartney, Etc. Set for Beechman Tribute in July
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2006


On Sundays, July 9 and 16th at 7pm, The Storefront will salute one of Broadway and the recording world's greatest and most treasured voices, the late Laurie Beechman, with Memories of Laurie: The Storefront Sings Beechman

Les Miz Star Philip Hernandez Joins Wall for 6/19 Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2006


Philip Hernandez and jazz pianist Jeremy Wall will play a return engagement at The Triad (158 West 72nd Street) on June 19th

Phantom's Richard Warren Pugh Dies at 55
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2006


Richard Warren Pugh, who was with the Broadway company of The Phantom of the Opera for 18 years and who was also the former vice president for Actors' Equity Association, died on Friday, June 9th at the age of 55, due to complications from diabetes

Doyle's Amadeus to Debut at London's Wilton's Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2006


The upcoming London revival of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, which will be directed by recent Tony Award-winner John Doyle, is set to debut at Wilton's Music Hall in London's East End

Hackford to Direct 'Leap of Faith' Musical set for 07/08
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2006


Award winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford will make his Broadway debut as director of the new musical, Leap of Faith, to premiere in the 2007-2008 season.

An Interview with Rick McKay
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2006


Broadway: The Golden Age Week starts officially on Monday featuring daily, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN footage from Rick McKay's Broadway: The Golden Age Vaults. To kick things off, we checked in with the filmmaker about the success of the film, its upcoming airing on PBS, the sequels and lots more...

Rudinoff and Wildrick Headline Wonderful Town at 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2006


Sarah Rudinoff and Billie Wildrick will star as the two New York-bound sisters of Wonderful Town from March 21st through April 9th

LuPone May Come Up Rose in Gypsy at Ravinia Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2005


The Chicago Sun-Times has reported that director Lonny Price is mulling over the prospect of a Ravinia Festival production of Gypsy starring Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone's Return to Broadway in Sweeney Todd Now Official
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2005


Reported here back on April 27th, the news is now official that Lupone will star alongside Michael Cerveris for the show's fall opening.

Patti Lupone - The Lady With a Torch
by Pati Buehler - Jun 29, 2005


With 30 years of stage under her belt, this belter is better than ever and she'll prove it 27 times.

Donna Lynne Champlin Likely As 'Pirelli/Fogg' in Sweeney Todd Revival
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2005


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Donna Lynne Champlin is likely to star as Pirelli and Fogg in the Sweeney Todd Revival.

Cerveris Confirmed, and LuPone Expected as Sweeney Todd Revival Stars
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2005


Reported first here on BroadwayWorld, Michael Cerveris is now confirmed, and Patti LuPone is said to be next for the Sweeney Todd revival.

Newcomer Ben Magnuson Reportedly Cast as Anthony in Sweeney Todd Revival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2005


Reported by the Cincinnati press, is word that the recent student has been cast in the upcoming revival.

Cyndi Lauper to Play Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Revival?
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2005


Reports say the pop-star 'blew the producers away' at a recent audition for the Broadway revival.

Sweeney Todd to Make Broadway Return Fall 2005
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2005


Preview performances will begin in late September with a mid-October opening scheduled at a theatre to be announced.

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 awards has Sweeney Todd been nominated for?
Sweeney Todd has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards. Additionally, it received nominations for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards, with nominations for Hugh Wheeler, C G Bond, and Stephen Sondheim.
What awards has Sweeney Todd won?
Sweeney Todd has won several awards, including the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards. It has also received the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards, with separate wins for Hugh Wheeler, C G Bond, and Stephen Sondheim.

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