Sweeney Todd Revival 1989 - Articles Page 19

Ages: 12+
Opened: March 31, 1989
Closing: April 29, 1989

Sweeney Todd - 1989 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Parish Hall at the Church of Heavenly Rest
2 East 90th St. at Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10128

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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Sweeney Todd - 1989 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 19

Francolini, Waldhorn, Rowe, Etc. Set for London 'Woods'
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007


Anna Francolini and Gary Waldhorn will be joining the Royal Opera House's new production of Into the Woods next month

Carnival Center Announces Fall 2007 Season!
by Beau Higgins - Apr 17, 2007


Baranski and Walters to Co-Star in Mamma Mia! Film?
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2007


Christine Baranski and Julie Walters are rumored to complete the trio (with previously-announced Meryl Streep) in the up-coming 'Mamma Mia!' film.

Christine Baranski & Jesse L Martin Headline MTC Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007


MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB will present its annual Winter Benefit, An Intimate Night, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show featuring stage, film and television stars - and MTC alumni - Christine Baranski and Jesse L. Martin. An Intimate Night takes place Monday, January 22, 2007 at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

Two Phantoms for Philly: John Cudia and Mark Jacoby
by Pati Buehler - Dec 19, 2006


Broadway actors John Cudia and Mark Jacoby share something unique, both are currently playing in different shows in Philadelphia and both have played one of the most coveted roles on Broadway.

'The Big Voice' Echoes in New York
by TJ Fitzgerald - Dec 5, 2006


Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin discuss 'The Big Voice: God or Merman?'

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - September 22, 2006
by Charles Shubow - Sep 23, 2006


A weekly column on Broadway and Baltimore/Washington theater

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone in Gypsy at Ravinia
by Walter McBride - Aug 16, 2006


Gypsy, starring Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone in the towering role of Rose, played from August 11th through August 13th at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago

Sondheim Cancels 8/11 Gypsy Discussion at Ravinia
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2006


Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim will no longer appear before the Ravinia Festival in Chicago's August 11th performance of Gypsy, starring Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone as Rose.

Full Cast Set for Ravinia Gypsy; Sondheim to Appear 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2006


Full casting has been announced for Ravinia's Gypsy, running August 11th through 13th; in addition, Sondheim will appear for a pre-show discussion on August 11th

A Talent for Artistry: An Interview with Judy Blazer
by Maya Cantu - Jul 27, 2006


Judy Blazer, the talented and articulate actress most recently seen in Off-Broadway's Bernarda Alba, chats about her career and about Artist's Crossing, the program for young performers of which she is the artistic director

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

Gemignani's Musical Theatre Workshop Runs Through 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2006


The Manhattan School of Music's Professional Musical Theater Workshop, led by Artistic/Musical Director Paul Gemignani, takes place from June 5th through June 30th; Lonny Price and Joanna Merlin are among the faculty

Angela Lansbury Interviewed on 'Downstage Center,' 6/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2006


Broadway legend Angela Lansbury will be interviews on XM Satellite Radio's 'Downstage Center' on June 9th, with the episode to repeat

The Threepenny Opera: Not So Perpendicular
by Michael Dale - Jun 7, 2006


The Roundabout's new production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera might well have been the most shocking and innovative theatre event of the 1967-68 Broadway season

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Boevers and Willis Cast in Ravinia Gypsy, August 11-13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2006


Jessica Boevers, last seen on Broadway in In My Life, is set to entertain audiences as Louise in the upcoming Ravinia Festival's staged concert production of Gypsy, while Jack Willis has been cast as Herbie

Sondheim, LuPone & Cerveris Sign CDs on Jan. 31 Release Date
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2006


On January 31st, the release date of the new Sweeney Todd cast recording, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris and other cast members will sign CDs

Sweeney Todd Cast Recording Now Available on iTunes
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2006


The cast recording of the Sweeney Todd revival is now available on iTunes--a week before it is officially released on January 31st

New Sweeney Todd CD Expected to be Released January 31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2006


The cast of the critically-acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd, starring Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone, recently headed into the recording studio and the track list for the CD is now available. Amazon.com lists the release as January 31, 2006.

Track List Released for New Sweeney Todd CD
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2006


The cast of the critically-acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd, starring Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone, recently headed into the recording studio and the track list for the CD is now available. Nonesuch lists the release as 'January 2006' but no specific date has been announced as of yet.

Jason Donovan Plays Sweeney Todd in New UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2005


Pop and soap star Jason Donovan will take on the title role in Sweeney Todd when the John Doyle-helmed production goes on a UK national tour

Cyndi Lauper Confirmed to Make Broadway Debut in The Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2005


Variety confirms that Cyndi Lauper will make her Broadway debut in 2006, replacing Edie Falco in the role of Jenny Diver.

Cyndi Lauper to Make Broadway Debut in Threepenny Opera?
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2005


According to pop star Cyndi Lauper, producers of the upcoming Threepenny Opera revival have asked her to take part in the musical

Eddie Korbich: Like a Phoenix...
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 17, 2005


...the oft-employed character actor has risen from the ashes of 'After the Night and the Music' to do three shows in a row, including the Broadway-bound 'Drowsy Chaperone.'

Other Productions of Sweeney Todd

1979   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1980   West End London Production
West End
1980   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1982   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1982   Regional (UK) Regional Revival
Regional (UK)
1984   Regional (US) Houston Grand Opera Production
Regional (US)
1984   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Production
Off-Broadway
1984   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1985   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
1989   Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1989   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1992   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1993   Regional (UK) Royal National Theatre Production
Regional (UK)
1996   Regional (US) Goodspeed Production
Regional (US)
1996   Regional (UK) London Revival
Regional (UK)
1999   Regional (US) Reprise! Concert
Regional (US)
2000   London Fringe London Concert
London Fringe
2000   Off-Broadway New York Concert
Off-Broadway
2002   Regional (US) Sondheim Festival Production
Regional (US)
2002   Regional (US) Regional Production
Regional (US)
2004   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Production
Off-Broadway
2004   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2004   West End West End Transfer
West End
2005   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2006   UK Tour National Tour
UK Tour
2007   US Tour
US Tour
2012   West End Chichester Festival Theatre Production
West End
2023   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

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