Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.
In an infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
- George Dibdin Pitt
- George Dibdin-Pitt
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Sweeney Todd
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 1990 | Best Revival | |
| 2006 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita to Star in SWEENEY TODD Directed by Jason Alexander
October 31, 2025 Tony Award nominee Will Swenson and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita will star in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at La Mirada Theatre.
Video: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Takes Their Final Broadway Bows
May 06, 2024 The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!
SWEENEY TODD Plays Final Broadway Performance
May 05, 2024 The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd plays its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.
Video: Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster Are the New Merry Murderers of SWEENEY TODD
March 20, 2024 In this video, watch as Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit chat about their final weeks in the Tony-winning revival of Sweeney Todd.
Sweeney Todd's Mia Pinero Takes Over Our Instagram for Pi Day!
March 14, 2024 How are the worst pi(e)s in London made? Sweeney Todd cast member, Mia Pinero, is giving us an inside look as she takes over BroadwayWorld's Instagram story for Pi Day!
SWEENEY TODD Revival Sets Broadway Closing Date
March 12, 2024 The pie shop is closing up! The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd, currently starring Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster, is set to close its doors after the pair's previously set departure date of May 5.
Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD
February 06, 2024 Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Take Final Bows in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway
January 16, 2024 Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford took their final bows in Sweeney Todd on Broadway on January 14. Following their last curtain call, the stars gave a speech on stage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Check out the video here!
Heartstopper's Joe Locke Will Make Broadway Debut in SWEENEY TODD
December 07, 2023 BroadwayWorld has just learned that Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit show “Heartstopper,” will make his Broadway debut this in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Photo: Get a First Look at Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in New Art for SWEENEY TODD
December 05, 2023 Check out new photos for Sweeney Todd on Broadway starring Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster!
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Will Join Cast of SWEENEY TODD on Broadway
October 31, 2023 Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Aaron Tveit will star as Sweeney Todd, and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will star as Mrs. Lovett, in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd.
Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford to Play Their Final Performance in SWEENEY TODD in January
October 19, 2023 Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford will play their final performance of the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway
October 16, 2023 Just last week, the cast of Sweeney Todd celebrated its 200th performance with some treats from MilkBar (red velvet, of course!). Check out photos from inside the special day!
Filmed Stage Production of SWEENEY TODD Will Air on TCM
October 05, 2023 The 1982 filmed stage production of Sweeney Todd will be shown on TCM this month, just in time for spooky season! The production, starring Angela Lansbury and George Hearn will air on October 28 at 12pm ET.
Listen: SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available to Stream
September 08, 2023 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) has been released on streaming and digital platforms. Listen to the full album here, and find out where you can stream or download it now!Videos
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