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Pie Shop Closed! SWEENEY TODD Concludes Off-Broadway Run Today

Sweeney swings his last razor tonight! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the record-breaking Tooting Arts Club production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street concludes tonight, August 26, at Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street). After 636 performances 37,354 pies served, the award-winning production is the longest running production of Sweeney Todd on record.

BWW Interview: Lea Salonga - A Tony's First Comes Full-Circle in Hollywood Bowl's ANNIE

ANNIE, this year's Hollywood Bowl Summer Musical, will be performed by an all-star cast July 27, 28 and 29. Each year, a condensed version of a full-length Broadway musical corrals name performers from theatre, television and music with crazy, busy schedules that normally wouldn't be available for a full musical schedule commitment. We have the opportunity to chat with Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who will be playing Grace Farrell in this production.

SWEENEY TODD At Barrow Street Becomes Longest Running Production of SWEENEY

The Tooting Arts Club production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street makes history today as it becomes the longest running production of Sweeney Todd on record. Today's performance marks 558, surpassing the 1979 Original Broadway Production directed by Hal Prince.

Mint Theater Announces Cast for Benefit Reading of LILIOM

Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) today announced the cast for a rare reading of Ferenc Molnar's Liliom which will be presented for one night only, onMonday, June 11 at 7pm at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).  Liliom was turned into the musical Carousel by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II which is now enjoying a successful revival on Broadway.

The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Will Perform at Broadway Sessions

Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of Sweeney Todd this week, 5/24. BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, May 24th, Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of Barrow Street Theatre's Sweeney Todd and more.

Photo Coverage: It's the Best of Off-Broadway! On the Red Carpet at the Lortel Awards

Just last night, the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out to recipients in 19 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center hosted by Meteor Shower co-stars Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos. This year's event was once again a benefit for The Actors Fund.

2018 Lucille Lortel Award Winners - Full List!

The Off-Broadway League are presenting awards in 19 categories for the 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway and we're bringing you the winners live.

Photo Flash: Classic Stage Company Holds 50th Birthday Gala

New York's acclaimed Classic Stage Company recently marked its 50th birthday with a gala celebration on Monday evening, April 23 at Bohemian National Hall recognizing Artistic Director John Doyle and Board Chair Lynn Angelson. Check out the photos below!

Cynthia Erivo, Judy Kuhn, Donna McKechnie, and More to Perform at Classic Stage Company's Birthday Gala

New York's acclaimed Classic Stage Company will mark its 50th birthday with a gala celebration on Monday evening, April 23 at Bohemian National Hall (321 East 73rd Street) recognizing Artistic Director John Doyle and Board Chair Lynn Angelson. The evening will feature special guest performances from Doyle's New York career including Cynthia Erivo, Judy Kuhn, and Donna McKechnie.

KPOP Leads the Pack in 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Award Nominations- The Full List!

The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories for the 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards will be presented on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00 PM EST.  This year's event will be hosted by actors Laura Benanti and Jason Jones and will once again serve as a benefit for The Actors Fund.

Photo Coverage: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates One Murderous Year Off-Broadway

The company of Barrow Street Theater's immersive mounting of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd celebrated one year of baking up scares this week. The newest cast members Thom Sesma, Sally Ann Triplett, Zachary Noah Piser, Billy Harrigan Tighe, DeLaney Westfall were in attendance to send Sweeney into its next year of murder, mayhem, and meat pies! BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate. Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Meet the New Tenants of SWEENEY TODD's Barber Shop

The new residents of Fleet Street have taken over, check out the new photos below of Thom Sesma and Sally Ann Triplett in the Tooting Arts Club production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street now playing at the Barrow Street Theatre

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