Sweeney Todd Broadway Original Cast
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. Full synopsis
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Len Cariou, who won both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for his portrayal of Sweeney Todd in Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" opposite Angela Lansbury, has had an illustrious career spanning numerous notable performances on Broadway and beyond. more...
Walter Charles, who graced the stage as part of the original cast of *Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street* in 1979, made significant contributions to Broadway throughout his illustrious career. more...
Victor Garber, a distinguished actor with four Tony® nominations, showcased his talent in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd, further cementing his legacy in theater. more...
Mary-Pat Green, who was part of the original cast of Broadway's *Sweeney Todd*, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, regional theater, film, and television. more...
(Understudy)
Cris Groenendaal, a retired American musical theatre actor and opera singer, notably performed in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. more...
(Swing)
Ken Jennings, renowned for his record-breaking streak on Jeopardy! in 2004, brought his diverse talents and love for literature and movies to the stage in a past production of Sweeney Todd. more...
(Understudy)
Craig Lucas, a multi-award-winning playwright and screenwriter known for works like "Reckless" and "Prelude to a Kiss," brought his exceptional storytelling to the stage in the past with his involvement in "Sweeney Todd." more...
(Understudy)
Sarah Rice, acclaimed for her performances in Stephen Sondheim's productions, notably won a Theatre World Award in 1979 for her role in Sweeney Todd. more...
(Swing)
See awards and nominations on the Sweeney Todd page
Other productions of Sweeney Todd
- 1980 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1980 US Tour — 1st National Tour · Cast
- 1982 US Tour — 2nd National Tour · Cast
- 1982 Regional (UK) — Regional Revival · Cast
- 1984 Regional (US) — Houston Grand Opera Production · Cast
- 1984 Off-Broadway — New York City Opera Production · Cast
- 1984 Regional (US) — Regional Revival · Cast
- 1985 London Fringe — London Revival · Cast
- 1989 Off-Broadway — Off-Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1989 Broadway — Broadway Transfer · Cast
- 1992 Milburn, NJ (Regional) — Paper Mill Production · Cast
- 1993 Regional (UK) — Royal National Theatre Production · Cast
- 1996 Regional (US) — Goodspeed Production · Cast
- 1996 Regional (UK) — London Revival · Cast
- 1999 Regional (US) — Reprise! Concert · Cast
- 2000 London Fringe — London Concert · Cast
- 2000 Off-Broadway — New York Concert · Cast
- 2002 Regional (US) — Sondheim Festival Production · Cast
- 2002 Regional (US) — Regional Production · Cast
- 2004 Off-Broadway — New York City Opera Production · Cast
- 2004 London Fringe — London Revival · Cast
- 2004 West End — West End Transfer · Cast
- 2005 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2006 UK Tour — National Tour · Cast
- 2007 US Tour — · Cast
- 2012 West End — Chichester Festival Theatre Production · Cast
- 2023 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
Production Team
Jonathan Tunick Orchestrator
Ken Billington Lighting Designer
Larry Fuller Choreographer
Paul Gemignani Musical Director
Barbara Kelly Make-Up Designer
Eugene Lee Production Designer
Franne Lee Costume Designer
Jack Mann Sound Designer
Harold Prince Director
Lyn Quiyou Hair and Wig Designer
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