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Sweeney Todd

Ages: 12+
Closing: June 29, 1980

Sweeney Todd - 1979 Broadway History , Info & More


Uris Theatre
222 W. 51st St. New York, NY 10019

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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Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - May 30, 2026


This production of Sweeney Todd at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is the perfect mix of comedy and spine-tingling horror. The intimate setting at LTM suits the atmosphere of the show, making the audience feel as though they are part of the story.

Las 10 grandes actuaciones de Patti LuPone: Medio siglo reinando en Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - May 25, 2026


Aprovechando que este verano visitará España con su nueva gira de conciertos, repasamos cronológicamente los papeles más icónicos y exigentes de la diva del musical

Patti LuPone traerá su legado a España con el estreno de SONGS FROM A HAT
by Adela González Pérez - May 8, 2026


La triple ganadora del premio Tony y estrella de hitos como EVITA, LOS MISERABLES o COMPANY visitará Málaga, Barcelona, Madrid, Tenerife, Gran Canaria y Bilbao

Full Cast Set For Ramin Karimloo-Led SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026


The full cast has been set for the new production of Stephen Sondheim's musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK. 

Flashback: Stephen Sondheim Sings 'Good Thing Going' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026


Jason Robert Brown shared a video of Stephen Sondheim singing 'Good Thing Going' from Merrily We Roll Along at a 2019 event.

Meow Meow Joins Ramin Karimloo in SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026


Sweeney Todd has found its Mrs. Lovett! Actress, dancer, and cabaret performer Meow Meow will star alongside Ramin Karimloo, who takes on the role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026


In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.

Video: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 4, 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
by Joshua Wright - Jan 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.  

Photos: First Look At Will Swenson And Lesli Margherita In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026


Production photos have been released for La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s revival of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, now running through February 22, 2026, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Ramin Karimloo Will Lead New Production of SWEENEY TODD in the UK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026


Ramin Karimloo is taking on the role of Sweeney Todd in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's music at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK. Learn more about the show here!

Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Shari Barrett - Jan 23, 2026


I decided to speak with its two stars, Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita about the challenges faced during their journeys to taking on Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett and how working with Director Jason Alexander for the La Mirada production has inspired them to bring these two iconic characters to life.

Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita In Rehearsals For SWEENEY TODD
by Joshua Wright - Jan 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
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 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.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025


In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Review: INTO THE WOODS at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Nov 28, 2025


Sondheim fans rejoice! We have not one, but two sensational productions to satisfy that itch for smart lyrics and equally solid books. Shotgun Players is running their fabulous Sunday in the Park with George, and now Director Susi Damilano and SF Playhouse have outdone themselves with a stunning Into the Woods. Every component of this production is a winner; casting, technical, and musical.

THE HONEY TRAP to Return to Irish Repertory Theatre in January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025


Irish Repertory Theatre will present a return engagement of the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap in January 2026. The Honey Trap is written by Leo McGann and directed by Matt Torney.

Inside the Library of Congress: Uncovering Stephen Sondheim’s Unfinished Songs
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 9, 2025


The collection documents songs that made it into Sondheim’s musicals, and it also documents cut or unused songs that were edited out of shows before they opened. Rarest of all, it documents songs that were never finished. These are not the rarities that made it into Marry Me a Little or a Sondheim compilation album. Rather, they are sketches of songs that provide a window into Sondheim’s process while creating a score and show him developing characters and determining the details of what are now iconic musicals.

Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita to Star in SWEENEY TODD Directed by Jason Alexander
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 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.

Antonio Banderas protagonizará y dirigirá SWEENEY TODD en el Soho
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 25, 2025


Según informa el Diario SUR, en la presentación de la temporada de GODSPELL del pasado 24 de octubre, Antonio Banderas anunció que ya trabaja en su próximo proyecto para el Teatro del Soho Caixabank de Málaga, una nueva producción de SWEENEY TODD.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Stage Mag Spotlight: SWEENEY TODD at Kelowna Actors Studio
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2025


Kelowna Actors Studio's Stage Mag is not just as a bare cast list, but a full-fledged show program – complete with information on the history of the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical, its cultural impact, and the history of their theatre.

THE HONEY TRAP Extended for Two Weeks at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025


Irish Repertory Theatre will present a two-week extension for the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap by Leo McGann. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

SWEENEY TODD to be Presented at The Jersey Shore Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025


NENAproductions Theater Project will conclude its 2025 Season with the award-winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the production!

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 - 1979 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Sweeney Todd — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1979 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stephen Sondheim
1979 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Hugh Wheeler
1979 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Hugh Wheeler
1979 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Franne Lee
1979 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Harold Prince
1979 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Ken Billington
1979 Tony Awards Best Musical Richard Barr
1979 Tony Awards Best Musical Charles Woodward
1979 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Fryer
1979 Tony Awards Best Musical Mary Lea Johnson
1979 Tony Awards Best Musical Martin Richards
1979 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Sondheim
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Len Cariou
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Angela Lansbury
1979 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Eugene Lee

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