'Sweeney Todd' sets Broadway closing date
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster currently star in the dark, bloody musical revival, which began performances in February 2023 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
The barber shop is closing. The revival of Sweeney Todd will close on May 5, when current stars Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster were previously announced to play their final performances.
This production of Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony-winning Best Musical from 1979, began performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in February 2023 with Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in the lead roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett. The show was nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and performance awards for Groban, Ashford, and Ruthie Ann Miles. The show won for its lighting and sound design.
Groban and Ashford departed the show in January, and Tveit and Foster joined as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett in February. The current Sweeney Todd cast also includes Ruthie Ann Miles as the Beggar Woman, Joe Locke as Tobias Ragg, Daniel Yearwood as Anthony, 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/Beggar Woman.
Sweeney Todd's title character is a barber who seeks revenge on a judge who wrongfully imprisoned him. With the help of pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, he cooks up a murderous plot that soon makes victims of half of London.
New York Theatre Guide's four-star review of the revival 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."
At the time of closing, Sweeney Todd will have played 426 total performances.
Photo credit: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster 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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