Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Gaten Matarazzo to depart 'Sweeney Todd' on Broadway
The Tony Award-nominated actors will perform in the production at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre through January, after which time new cast members will join.
UPDATE: Gaten Matarazzo, who plays the role of Tobias, will depart Sweeney Todd on Broadway on November 5.
Depart the tale. Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford are set to play their final performances in Sweeney Todd on Broadway on January 14.
Groban stars in the title role alongside Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs. Lovett. In Stephen Sondheim's musical, they respectively play a vengeful barber and his pie-making accomplice who go on a murder spree in London. Groban and Ashford both earned 2023 Tony Award nominations for their performances, and Sweeney Todd was nominated for Best Revival of a Musical.
New York Theatre Guide's four-star Sweeney Todd 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."
The production at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre will continue into spring 2024 with new cast members. Exact dates and casting for the extension have yet to be announced.
The current Sweeney Todd cast, alongside Groban and Ashford, includes Gaten Matarazzo as Tobias, Daniel Yearwood as Anthony, Ruthie Ann Miles as Beggar Woman, Maria Bilbao as Johanna, Jamie Jackson as Judge Turpin, John Rapson as Beadle Bamford, Nicholas Christopher as Pirelli and the standby for Sweeney Todd, and Jeanna de Waal as the standby for Mrs. Lovett and Beggar Woman.
Photo credit: Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban in Sweeney Todd on Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
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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