Ruthie Ann Miles, Gaten Matarazzo, Jordan Fisher, more join 'Sweeney Todd' Broadway cast
The revival begins performances in February.
UPDATE: The full Sweeney Todd Broadway cast will also include ensemble members Galyana Castillo, Jonathan Christopher, Dwayne Cooper, Kyrie Courter, Taeler Cyrus, Timothy Hughes, Paul-Jordan Jansen, Alicia Kaori, Michael Kuhn, Raymond J. Lee, Patricia Phillips, Mia Pinero, Samantha Pollino, Lexi Rabadi, Nathan Salstone, Kristie Dale Sanders, Stephen Tewksbury, Daniel Torres, Felix Torrez-Ponce, DeLaney Westfall, and Hennessy Winkler.
They're too good, at least! Additional casting has been set for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, joining the previously announced Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd and Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs. Lovett.
Newly announced cast members include Hamilton's Jordan Fisher as Anthony, Stranger Things's Gaten Matarazzo as Tobias, Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles as Beggar Woman, Maria Bilbao as Johanna, Jamie Jackson as Judge Turpin, John Rapson as Beadle Bamford, and Nicholas Christopher as Pirelli. Christopher is also the standby for Sweeney Todd, and Jeanna de Waal is the standby for Mrs. Lovett and Beggar Woman.
Sweeney Todd's creative team is led by director Thomas Kail, music supervisor Alex Lacamoire, and choreographer Steven Hoggett. The production also features set design by Mimi Lien, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Natasha Katz, and sound design by Nevin Steinberg.
Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd centers on Todd, a barber, and Lovett, a meat pie shop owner, who team up on a murderous revenge plot in London. This revival, the third since the musical's Tony-winning 1979 premiere, will feature Jonathan Tunick's full 26-piece orchestrations of Sondheim's classic score.
Performances begin at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on February 26 ahead of a March 26 opening night.
Who is in the Sweeney Todd Broadway cast?
The complete principal cast of Sweeney Todd on Broadway includes Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd, Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs. Lovett, Jordan Fisher as Anthony, Gaten Matarazzo as Tobias, Ruthie Ann Miles as Beggar Woman, Maria Bilbao as Johanna, Jamie Jackson as Judge Turpin, John Rapson as Beadle Bamford, and Nicholas Christopher as Pirelli and the standby for Sweeney Todd, and Jeanna de Waal as the standby for Mrs. Lovett and Beggar Woman.
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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