Sweeney Todd (musical)

Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler.

Performance History

The original production opened on Broadway at the Uris Theatre on March 1, 1979 and starred Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou. It won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and the Tony Award for Best Musical of 1979. It also starred Victor Garber as Anthony Hope, Sarah Rice as Johanna and Ken Jennings as Tobias Ragg. The original Broadway production played 557 performances. A DVD of the original tour company is now available - although the lead Len Cariou had by then been replaced by George Hearn, Angela Lansbury continued to give a memorable turn as Mrs. Lovett. A Broadway revival appeared in 1989.

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Broadway - March 1 - 1979 - Angela Lansbury - Len Cariou - Tony Award - Victor Garber - Sarah Rice - Ken Jennings - George Hearn - 1989

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Early in the 2000s, this Sweeney Todd gained acceptance in opera companies throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. Bryn Terfel, the popular Welsh bass-baritone performed the title role at Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2002. It was performed at the Royal Opera House in London during the 2003-2004 season.

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2000s - United States - United Kingdom - Bryn Terfel - Welsh - Bass-baritone - Lyric Opera of Chicago - 2002 - Royal Opera House - London - 2003 - 2004

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There will be performances at the Komische Oper in Berlin during the 2004-2005 season, in the German language, directed by Christopher Bond, the playwright whose version led to Sondheim's.

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Komische Oper - Berlin - 2005 - German language - Christopher Bond

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A second revival is now planned for 2005 and is currently set to open on November 3, with previews beginning October 3. The production will star Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone.

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November 3 - October 3 - Tony Award - Michael Cerveris - Patti LuPone

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