Daniel Yearwood joins ‘Sweeney Todd’ Broadway cast
Daniel Yearwood will join the cast in the role of Anthony Hope on June 21.
Daniel Yearwood will join the company of the current revival of Sweeney Todd on Broadway in the role of Anthony Hope, beginning on June 21. Yearwood replaces Jordan Fisher, whose final performance will be on June 18.
Yearwood joins Josh Groban (Sweeney Todd), Annaleigh Ashford (Mrs. Lovett), Gaten Matarazzo (Tobias), Ruthie Ann Miles (Beggar Woman), Maria Bilbao (Johanna), Jamie Jackson (Judge Turpin), John Rapson (Beadle Bamford), and Nicholas Christopher (Pirelli) in the company.
Yearwood was a replacement ensemble member in Once On This Island on Broadway in 2018. More recently, he appeared in Ink and Hamilton on Broadway.
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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