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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Video: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
February 04, 2026 Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd in this all-new video. The production has musical direction by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita Sing 'My Friends' From SWEENEY TODD
January 31, 2026 Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. The production has musical direction by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita In Rehearsals For SWEENEY TODD
January 22, 2026 Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in rehearsals for Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. The production has musical direction will be by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.
Video: Lesli Margherita On Playing 'Mrs. Lovett' In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
January 13, 2026 Will Swenson and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita star as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, respectively, in Stephen Sondheim’s SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. In a newly released video, Margherita discusses stepping into the role of Mrs. Lovett, the pragmatic pie shop proprietor at the center of Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Tony Award–winning musical.
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.Videos
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