Sweeney Todd Broadway

Sweeney Todd Revival 2023

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes including one 15 minute intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 26, 2023
Closing: May 05, 2024

Sweeney Todd - 2023 - Broadway History , Info & More

Tony Award® winner Aaron Tveit stars in the title role with Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as Mrs. Lovett through May 5 only. Directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton) and choreographed by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick, “a triumphant, must-see production” (Chicago Tribune), and “a riveting revival with big laughs, serious scares, and a thunderous 26-piece orchestra” (Entertainment Weekly).

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A Ravishingly Conducted SWEENEY TODD — Review
9 / 10

Groban impressively acquits himself as an actor (the vocals were never in question) but is directed, as is the rest of the cast, to play the role as a rational one. Sweeney’s yearslong, one-track minded pursuit to avenge his wife is not a scorched-earth nihilism towards humanity, but a logical solution to an irksome problem. Mrs. Lovett’s idea to throw everyone around her into the grinder is borne, not out of desperation, but simply savvy. Ashford’s trademark quirkiness and appeal, typically a winning formula, don’t help the production’s need for grit. Only Jamie Jackson (as Judge Turpin) and Ruthie Ann Miles (as the Beggar Woman), are allowed to gaze deeply into the melodramatic abyss of their characters, really exploring the depravity that underscores the ghastly, cynical plot. These choices don’t stop the show from working (Sondheim and Wheeler’s craftsmanship is unsinkable), but do defang what should be a blood-curdling night of theatre.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
9 / 10

Ladies and gentlemen, dinner is served. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s 1979 Sweeney Todd may well be the greatest of all Broadway musicals: an epic combination of disparate ingredients—horror and humor, cynicism and sentiment, melodrama and sophisticated wit—with a central core of grounded, meaty humanity. But while the show’s quality is baked into the writing, portion sizes in recent years have varied. Sweeney Todd’s scope makes it expensive to stage; its 1989 and 2005 Broadway revivals (and the immersive 2017 Off Broadway incarnation) presented the show with greatly reduced casts and orchestrations. Not so for the thrilling version now playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, directed by Hamilton’s Thomas Kail: This production features a 26-piece orchestra and cast of 25 led by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford. It’s a feast for the ears.

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Video: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Takes Their Final Broadway Bows
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 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
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2024


The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd plays its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 27 previews and 399 regular performances. 

Listen: Bernadette Peters Would Rather Play Sweeney Todd Than Mrs. Lovett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 2, 2024


Listen to Bernadette Peters as she shares which Sondheim role she would like to play and more in a new interview in which she talks about Sweeney Todd, her past work and more!

Video: Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster Are the New Merry Murderers of SWEENEY TODD
by Nicole Rosky - 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!
by Lauren Hilton - 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
by Stephi Wild - 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.

SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now
by A.A. Cristi - March 1, 2024


The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.

Video: How Sutton Foster Juggled SWEENEY TODD & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024


Sutton Foster sat down on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss starring as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, taking over the role just five days after starring in Once Upon a Mattress. Foster also discussed her Mrs. Lovett accent and what happened when Patti LuPone came to see her third performance. Watch the video now!

Video: Aaron Tveit Details SWEENEY TODD Barber Chair Mishap
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024


What happens when the iconic barber chair in Sweeney Todd doesn't work? Aaron Tveit found out last week. A couple performances into his run as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Tveit said that the gag where a body is slides down on a chute did not work due to an onstage mishap. Watch the clip now!

Photos: First Look at Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in SWEENEY TODD
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2024


Earlier this month, Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster officially joined the cast of the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Check out first photos of the duo in action here!

Interview: Joe Locke Opens Up About His New Broadway Gig in SWEENEY TODD
by Nicole Rosky - February 25, 2024


In this interview, Joe Locke, who plays Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, checks in with BroadwayWorld to chat about making his Broadway debut, taking on a beloved Sondheim role, and so much more.

Rialto Chatter: Will SWEENEY TODD Close Following Departure of Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2024


Will Sweeney Todd on Broadway close following the departure of its current stars Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster? Learn more about the show production here and a new report that talks about its closer. .

Video: Joe Locke on His 'Best Friend' Patti LuPone Seeing Him in SWEENEY TODD
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024


Joe Locke living the ultimate theatre kid dream: having one of his 'best friends,' Patti LuPone, come see him in Sweeney Todd on Broadway. Locke is starring alongside Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit in Sweeny Todd on Broadway, which he describes as another dream-come-true. Watch the video from the TODAY Show interview now!

Former Mrs. Lovett Patti LuPone Visits Sutton Foster at SWEENEY TODD
by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024


Former Mrs. Lovett Patti LuPone visited Sweeney Todd's current Mrs. Lovett Sutton Foster in her first weekend of performances in the Broadway production. Check out a photo here!

Photos: Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster Take Their First Bows in SWEENEY TODD
by Bruce Glikas - February 10, 2024


Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster played their first performance in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on February 9, 2024, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their first bows! Check out the photos here!

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Take Over in SWEENEY TODD Beginning Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2024


Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster join the cast of the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on February 9, 2024. Their limited 12-week engagement will conclude on Sunday May 5, 2024.

Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - February 6, 2024


Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!

Photos: Joe Locke Takes His First Bows In SWEENEY TODD On Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - January 31, 2024


Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit show “Heartstopper,” is making his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Locke began his run as Tobias beginning Wednesday January 31, 2024. See photos from inside Joe's first curtain call!

Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Depart SWEENEY TODD On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2024


Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the original stars of Sweeney Todd on Broadway, have said their goodbyes to Fleet Street. Check out footage from last Sunday's performance as Groban took his final ride on the lift for his first entrance. See the video!

SWEENEY TODD Reveals Cast Schedule Ahead of New Leads Taking Over in February
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024


Sweeney Todd has revealed the interim schedule of cast members taking on lead roles prior to Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster taking over next month.

Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Take Final Bows in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 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!

Video: Watch SWEENEY TODD's Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2023


The cast of Sweeney Todd took part in a Tiny Desk Concert! Watch here!

SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD Now; Vinyl Due March 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2023


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) is now available as a 2-CD set.

Heartstopper's Joe Locke Will Make Broadway Debut in SWEENEY TODD
by Nicole Rosky - December 7, 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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 5, 2023


Check out new photos for Sweeney Todd on Broadway starring Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster!

Sweeney Todd FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Sweeney Todd on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery:

Price: $30
Where:  https://lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/sweeney-todd-ny/
When:  Lottery entries for each performance will be accepted starting 9AM the day prior to the performance until 3PM the day prior to the performance.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Tickets are subject to availability. 

How long has Sweeney Todd been running on Broadway?
Sweeney Todd opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway) on Sunday Mar 26, 2023 and has now been running for 1 year.
What are the songs in Sweeney Todd and what's the order?
Prelude
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd [i]
No Place Like London
The Barber and His Wife
The Worst Pies in London
Poor Thing
My Friends
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd [ii]
Green Finch and Linnet Bird
Ah, Miss!
Johanna I
Pirelli's Miracle Elixir
The Contest
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd [iv]
Wait
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd [v]
Kiss Me!
Ladies in Their Sensitivities
Pretty Women
Epiphany
A Little Priest
God, That's Good!
Johanna III
By the Sea
Wigmaker Sequence
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd [vi]
The Letter
Not While I'm Around
Parlor Songs
City on Fire!
Final Sequence
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd [vii]
Johanna II
The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd
No Place Like London
The Worst Pies In London
Poor Thing
My Friends
Green Finch And Linnet Bird
Ah, Miss
Johanna
Pirelli's Miracle Elixir/The Contest
Wait
Kiss Me
Ladies In Their Sensitivites
Pretty Women
Epiphany
A Little Priest
God, That's Good!
By The Sea
Not While I'm Around
Parlor Songs
City On Fire
Searching
Final Sequence
How do I get Rush Tickets for Sweeney Todd on Broadway?

General Rush:

Price: $49
Where: Lunt-Fontanne box office
When: Rush tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show when the box office opens.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Subject to availability.

How do I get Standing Room Only for Sweeney Todd on Broadway?

Standing Room Tickets:

Price: $40
Where: Lunt-Fontanne Box Office
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions:  Available day of performance only when the performance is sold out.

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 - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Sweeney Todd
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Thomas Kail
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical Natasha Katz
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Sweeney Todd
2023 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Annaleigh Ashford
2023 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Josh Groban
2023 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Thomas Kail
2023 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Natasha Katz
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Mimi Lien
2023 Tony Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Josh Groban
2023 Tony Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford
2023 Tony Awards Best Choreography Steven Hoggett
2023 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Natasha Katz
2023 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ruthie Ann Miles
2023 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Sweeney Todd
2023 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Mimi Lien
2023 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Nevin Steinberg

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