Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd - 1980 West End History , Info & More
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB LondonBased 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.
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.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2022
Turner Classic Movies (TMC) will present a 12-film tribute to Angela Lansbury on November 21st. The 24-hour marathon will include some of her most memorable films including Gaslight and The Manchurian Candidate, as well as an airing of the 1982 filmed production of Sweeney Todd. Dame Angela Lansbury passed away on October 11, 2022, at the age of 96.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022
The Broadway community will honor the memory of Dame Angela Lansbury, the six-time Tony Award-winning actress. Ms. Lansbury passed away on October 11, 2022, at the age of 96.
Sweeney Todd History
Other Productions of Sweeney Todd
| 1979 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1980 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1980 | US Tour |
1st National Tour US Tour |
| 1982 | US Tour |
2nd National Tour US Tour |
| 1982 | Regional (UK) |
Regional Revival Regional (UK) |
| 1984 | Regional (US) |
Houston Grand Opera Production Regional (US) |
| 1984 | Off-Broadway |
New York City Opera Production Off-Broadway |
| 1984 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
| 1985 | London Fringe |
London Revival London Fringe |
| 1989 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1989 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
| 1992 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 1993 | Regional (UK) |
Royal National Theatre Production Regional (UK) |
| 1996 | Regional (US) |
Goodspeed Production Regional (US) |
| 1996 | Regional (UK) |
London Revival Regional (UK) |
| 1999 | Regional (US) |
Reprise! Concert Regional (US) |
| 2000 | London Fringe |
London Concert London Fringe |
| 2000 | Off-Broadway |
New York Concert Off-Broadway |
| 2002 | Regional (US) |
Sondheim Festival Production Regional (US) |
| 2002 | Regional (US) |
Regional Production Regional (US) |
| 2004 | Off-Broadway |
New York City Opera Production Off-Broadway |
| 2004 | London Fringe |
London Revival London Fringe |
| 2004 | West End |
West End Transfer West End |
| 2005 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2006 | UK Tour |
National Tour UK Tour |
| 2007 | US Tour |
US Tour |
| 2012 | West End |
Chichester Festival Theatre Production West End |
| 2023 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
Sweeney Todd - 1980 West End Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Evening Standard Awards | Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical | 0 |
| 1980 | Olivier Awards | Actor of the Year in a Musical | Denis Quilley |
| 1980 | Olivier Awards | Actress of the Year in a Musical | Sheila Hancock |
| 1980 | Olivier Awards | Musical of the Year | Hugh Wheeler |
| 1980 | Olivier Awards | Musical of the Year | C G Bond |
| 1980 | Olivier Awards | Musical of the Year | Stephen Sondheim |
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