Sweeney Todd Tour 1980 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 24, 1980
Closing: September 20, 1981

Sweeney Todd - 1980 - US Tour History , Info & More

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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Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Will Join Cast of SWEENEY TODD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 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: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Dayton Opera Serving A Generous Portion Of SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023


Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents Dayton Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning hit musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, November 4-5 at the historic Victoria Theatre.

Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford to Play Their Final Performance in SWEENEY TODD in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 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!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023


Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

The Beautiful City Project to Present BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: A Musical in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


The Beautiful City Project presents BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY in concert, featuring an incredible cast. Proceeds go to Season of Concern, a Chicago non-profit supporting theater practitioners in need. Don't miss this contemporary rock musical at the Den Theatre in Chicago.

Filmed Stage Production of SWEENEY TODD Will Air on TCM
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 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!

Exclusive: Listen to 'Wait' From the 2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023


An all new track has been released from the upcoming 2023 Broadway revival cast recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In the video here, listen to 'Wait,' performed by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford!

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. 

SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Releases Track List
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 21, 2023


Check out the track list for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording), which will be released on streaming and digital platforms on Friday, September 8.

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.

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023


Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

Remastered SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, INTO THE WOODS & ASSASSINS Recordings Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023


Fans of Stephen Sondheim will have a new way of exploring and enjoying four of his classic original cast recordings -- Company, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods and Assassins – with newly remixed and remastered editions in both Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos immersive audio experiences.

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.

REVIEW: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET - A MUSICAL THRILLER Is Given A Gloriously Gothic Treatment
by Jade Kops - Jul 31, 2023


Victorian Opera’s incoming Artistic Director Stuart Maunder AM revives his a deliciously dark but incredibly clear expression of Stephen Sondheim (Music and Lyrics) and Hugh Wheeler’s (Book) SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET – A MUSICAL THRILLER.

Marvin Hamlisch & Rupert Holmes' THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical to Get Cast Album
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023


The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) with lyrics by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.

Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023


A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Listen as Gatan Matarazzo and the cast perform 'Not While I'm Around'!

Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023


Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.

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.

Listen: 'Epiphany' From the Upcoming Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023


A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year. After releasing the show's opening number, 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd', as well as 'My Friends', the show has now released 'Epiphany'.

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!

Video: Meet the 2023 Recipients of Special Tony Awards
by Richard Ridge - Jun 11, 2023


Later tonight, 26 people will be the proud recipients of 2023 Tony Awards. While we still have a few more hours to wait before we find out who, let's catch up with the very special honorees who already have a Tony to their name. 

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.

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