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Productions

 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 1980]
Producer
 
[West End, 1980]
Producer (by arrangement with)
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer (By Arrangement With)
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1956]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Producer
Director (Staging)
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director (Staging)
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Director (Staging)
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director (Staging)
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director (Staging)

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Musical

Richard Barr, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1965 - Producer (Dramatic)

Richard Barr, Tiny Alice


winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Producer (Dramatic)

Richard Barr, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1961 - Citation of Excellence

Richard Barr

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SWEENEY TODD Comes to Four County Players In March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

As the next production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller, opening March 6 on the Mainstage.
Video: Will Swenson Takes On the Title Role in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” in its upcoming major revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Watch the video as Will describes what it's like to star in his favorite musical of all-time. 
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.
Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at The Lantern Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 2, 2024

What did our critic think of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at The Lantern Theatre?
BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024

Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
What Is the History of Shubert Alley?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 28, 2023

This month on Broadway Deep Dive, the reader question was: What is the history of Shubert Alley?
Opera Saratoga Presents SWEENEY TODD - THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022

Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. The 2022 Summer Festival continues with:
Arlington's Signature Theatre Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring Three Sondheim Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

Signature Theatre has announced its 33rd season today, which highlights the organization’s long-time relationship with the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Signature has produced 31 Sondheim productions in its 32 season history – more than any other theater in North America.
Opera Saratoga Announces Updated Casting And Ticket Information For 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.
2020/2021 SEASON REVEAL at Opera Omaha
by Christine Swerczek - Jan 15, 2020

Opera Omaha has an outstanding 2020/2021 Season in store, filled with exhilarating productions and remarkable artists. We look forward to numerous exciting debuts as well as the return of some of Omaha's favorite artists who will thrill us once again.
Vintage Theatre Presents THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2019

This revolutionary play changed theatrical history by unapologetically putting gay men's lives onstage which had never been seen before in a realistic way.
Steve D to Perform at the San Antonio Tejano Music Fan Fair
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 13, 2019

“Ahora Sigo Yo” literally translates to “It's my turn now.” And the title fits when it comes to Stevie D being the next big Chicano singing sensation. However, the lyrics to the title song of his latest compact disc album are about going from being scorned to finding love.
SWEENEY TODD Playing at Lyric Theatre Through 2/23!
by Alan Henry - Feb 4, 2019

SWEENEY TOOD is bringing Fleet Street to Ireland at the Lyric Theatre now through February 23rd, 2019. 
Photo Flash: THIS IS ME Holds World Premiere Reading
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018

This past Wednesday November 14th, at The Lab Theater, The Alchemical Studios, took place the World Premiere Reading of the play THIS IS ME.
Photo Flash: Promotion Shots For The Upcoming World Premiere Workshop Reading Of DORA VERSUS PICASSO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018

As the day looms for the World Premiere Workshop Reading of 'Dora Versus Picasso', we take a look at the promotional shots for the Workshop Reading.
The Atlanta Opera Presents Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2018

The Atlanta Opera closes its 2017-18 mainstage season with Stephen Sondheim's seminal musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This production of Sweeney Todd remains faithful to the original Broadway show, and features an all-star cast, including Michael Mayes in his role debut as Sweeney Todd, and Maria Zifchak as Mrs. Lovett. Timothy Myers will conduct in a company debut, and Albert Sherman, who has directed Sweeney Todd under the mentorship of Harold Prince, will serve as production director.
The Atlanta Opera Presents Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018

The Atlanta Opera closes its 2017-18 mainstage season with Stephen Sondheim's seminal musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This production of Sweeney Todd remains faithful to the original Broadway show, and features an all-star cast, including Michael Mayes in his role debut as Sweeney Todd, and Maria Zifchak as Mrs. Lovett. Timothy Myers will conduct in a company debut, and Albert Sherman, who has directed Sweeney Todd under the mentorship of Harold Prince, will serve as production director.
Feinstein's/54 Below to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a celebration of the groundbreaking musical masterpiece West Side Story on the 60th anniversary of the show's opening on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00 pm at Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Richard Barr been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Producer (Dramatic) (Tony Awards) for Tiny Alice, Producer (Dramatic) (Tony Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Citation of Excellence (Drama Desk Awards).

What awards has Richard Barr won?

Richard Barr won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Sweeney Todd and the Tony Award for Producer (Dramatic) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. He also received the Citation of Excellence from the Drama Desk Awards.

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