Sweeney Todd 1999 - Articles Page 2.6

Ages: 12+
Opened: March 12, 1999
Closing: March 14, 1999

Sweeney Todd - 1999 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012

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 - 1999 - Regional (US) Articles Page 2.6

Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross & More to Star in World Premiere of THE CONNECTOR Featuring Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023


Scott Bakula will star Off-Broadway in the world premiere musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.

Abe Jacob To Receive Ming Cho Lee Award at 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023


Celebrate the extraordinary career of sound designer Abe Jacob as he receives the prestigious Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design at the 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards on October 23.

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Hadi Tabbal & More to Star in THE WINTER'S TALE at Folger Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


Tickets are now on sale for The Winter’s Tale at Folger Theatre! The Winter's Tale is Shakespeare romance that takes audiences on an exhilarating journey, weaving together a series of complex relationships.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, and More Nominated For 2023 Hewes Design Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023


The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has announced the 2023 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 59th annual ceremony on October 23 in New York. Find out who will be honored here!

SWEENEY TODD Strips Down Show Due To Set Malfunction
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023


The Friday night audience of Sweeney Todd on Broadway attended a different sort of tale this evening as a set malfunction prevented the massive production from proceeding as usual. Learn how the show dealt with the malfunction and went on.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 13th, 2023
by - Sep 13, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 13, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Jeff Calhoun Directed ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Opens the Season at the Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023


The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make it's North American premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

Josh Groban Sets Return To SWEENEY TODD Following Bout With Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023


Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban will return to the Broadway production of Sondheim's musical classic this week following a brief bout with Covid-19. 

Annaleigh Ashford Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023


Sweeney Todd star Annaleigh Ashford has tested positive for Covid-19. 

Josh Groban Sidelined From SWEENEY TODD Due To Covid
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2023


Tony-nominated Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban has tested positive for Covid-19.

Casting Announced For San Francisco Production of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90s MUSICAL at Ray Of Light Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023


Ray of Light Theatre has announced full casting for CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90s MUSICAL, the jukebox musical based on the 1999 cult classic film with a score made up of over 20 hit songs from the '90s. The show launches at the Victoria Theatre in The Mission on September 8th and runs through October 1st.

Kristen Blodgette Becomes Conductor of SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023


Kristen Blodgette has joined the Sweeney Todd company, serving as conductor beginning this past weekend.

SWEENEY TODD to Release Cast Album in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023


The cast album for the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will be released for digital download on September 8.

Video: Watch 'Stay With Me' From INTO THE WOODS at the Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2023


Watch a clip of 'Stay With Me' from Into the Woods at Guthrie Theater!

Wake Up With BWW 7/24: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Sets Closing Date, and More
by - Jul 24, 2023


Top stories: New York, New York will close next weekend, Moulin Rouge! celebrates 1000 performances on Broadway, and more!

Video: Watch 'Giants In The Sky' From INTO THE WOODS at The Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Watch a clip of 'Giants in the Sky' from The Guthrie's Into the Woods.

Photos/Video: Go Inside Stephen Sondheim's $7M Manhattan Townhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023


Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home is now for sale. The 7 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse in East Midtown has been listed by Michael J. Franco at Compass for $7M. 

MOIPEI, Liz Callaway, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Video: Watch Alex Lacamoire Break Down SWEENEY TODD Orchestrations During Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023


Watch Sweeney Todd music supervisor Alex Lacamoire break down the 'Kiss Me' orchestrations! The video was posted by cast member Jonathan Christopher in honor of Lacamoire's final performance as the show's conductor.

Daniel Yearwood to Succeed Jordan Fisher as 'Anthony' in SWEENEY TODD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023


Daniel Yearwood will be taking over the role of Anthony in Sweeney Todd on Broadway on June 21st. Learn how to purchase tickets to Sweeney Todd!

Earl Carpenter, Bradley Jaden and More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Italy
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will open for the first time in Italy at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste on 4th July 2023. Additional casting has now been announced, including Earl Carpenter as Monsieur Andre and Bradley Jaden as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny.

Ariana DeBose to Perform a Medley for the Tony Awards Opening Number
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023


Ariana DeBose will perform a medley for the Tony Awards, set to be held tonight, Sunday, June 11 at 8pm EST on CBS.

Jordan Fisher to Depart SWEENEY TODD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023


Jordan Fisher will be taking his final bow as Anthony in Sweeney Todd on June 18th. 

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

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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