'Sweeney Todd' to offer digital Broadway lottery
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford star in the latest revival of Stephen Sondheim's thriller musical, which plays the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from February 26.
There's now another way to attend the tale. Sweeney Todd on Broadway will offer a digital lottery for its run, which begins February 26 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Sweeney Todd will offer lottery tickets for $30. The lottery is open for entries between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners will be notified just after closing, and they will have 60 minutes to claim and pay for tickets to the next day's performance.
Each person can request up to two tickets, and lottery tickets are subject to availability.
Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical premiered in 1979, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical. The 2023 production marks the show's third Broadway revival.
Josh Groban stars as the title barber of Sweeney Todd, a man whose quest for revenge turns to a murder spree with the help of his accomplice, pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett (Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford).
Who is in the Sweeney Todd Broadway cast?
Alongside Groban as Todd and Ashford as Lovett, the principal Sweeney Todd Broadway cast includes 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, 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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