Aaron Tveit, Sutton Foster join ‘Sweeney Todd’ Broadway cast
The Tony Award-winning actors will assume the lead roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, currently played by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in the musical.
God, that's good! Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster will join the Sweeney Todd Broadway cast, beginning performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on February 9.
The Tony Award winners will respectively replace Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, who both earned 2023 Tony nominations for their leading performances in the production. As previously announced, they will depart the show on January 14.
Tveit will then step into the role of Sweeney Todd, his first Broadway role since he originated the lead, Christian, in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. That role earned him his Tony Award in 2021, and he reprised his performance for a limited run earlier this year. He is also known for his performances in Wicked, Catch Me If You Can, Hairspray, and Rent.
Foster will star opposite him as Mrs. Lovett. Her last Broadway role was Marian Paroo in the 2021 revival of The Music Man, which earned her a Tony nomination the following year. She has earned six additional nominations throughout her career, and she is a two-time winner for Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes. Her other credits include Violet and Little Women.
Tveit and Foster will perform in Sweeney Todd for 12 weeks only, through May 5. In between Groban and Ashford's departure and Tveit and Foster's arrival, current cast members will play the lead roles. These include Nicholas Christopher, the standby for Sweeney Todd, and Jeanna de Waal, the standby for Mrs. Lovett and Beggar Woman.
The current cast of Sweeney Todd on Broadway also includes Gaten Matarazzo as Tobias, Daniel Yearwood as Anthony, Ruthie Ann Miles as the Beggar Woman, Maria Bilbao as Johanna, Jamie Jackson as Judge Turpin, John Rapson as Beadle Bamford.
Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd centers on a “demon barber,” the title character, who plots revenge on a corrupt judge who wronged his family. However, with the help of pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, his plot turns into a murder spree.
This revival, directed by Thomas Kail, earned eight 2023 Tony nominations and has played since February.
Photo credit: Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
Frequently asked questions
What is Sweeney Todd on Broadway about?
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster star in the latest revival of this wickedly wonderful Sondheim classic, complete with a 26-piece orchestra. Witness the return of the vengeful Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This bloody, worldwide success has slayed audiences and critics alike with eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Get tickets and attend the tale.
Where is Sweeney Todd on Broadway playing?
Sweeney Todd on Broadway is playing at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The theatre is located at 205 West 46th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Sweeney Todd on Broadway?
The running time of Sweeney Todd on Broadway is 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Sweeney Todd on Broadway?
The recommended age for Sweeney Todd on Broadway is Ages 12+. Guests under 5 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for Sweeney Todd on Broadway?
Book tickets for Sweeney Todd on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Sweeney Todd?
Sweeney Todd is written by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and Hugh Wheeler (book). They respectively won the 1979 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.
What songs are in Sweeney Todd?
The Sweeney Todd songs include "A Little Priest," "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd," "Johanna," "Epiphany," and "The Worst Pies in London." The musical is almost entirely sung-through. Learn more about all the Sweeney Todd songs.
Is Sweeney Todd appropriate for kids?
Sweeney Todd is recommended for ages 12 and older. The show contains depictions of violence and some gore, as well as strong language. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Has Josh Groban been on Broadway before?
Yes, Josh Groban made his Broadway debut in 2016's Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Learn more about all of Groban's theatre credits.
Who directed Sweeney Todd?
Thomas Kail directs Sweeney Todd. He is best known for his Tony Award-winning direction of Hamilton on Broadway.
Is Sweeney Todd good?
Sweeney Todd is a Stephen Sondheim classic and among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our four-star review reads, "Stephen Sondheim’s sublime score sounds deliciously lush as played by the 26-piece orchestra, the singing is uniformly excellent, and Hugh Wheeler’s morbidly gripping story unfolds in crisp fashion."
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