Attend the tale of SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre

SWEENEY TODD
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller

May 16 – July 9, 2023

Sondheim’s masterpiece is a savory Victorian melodrama.

Returned to London following a wrongful banishment, barber Sweeney Todd’s thirst for vengeance against the corrupt judge who sent him away leads him on a murderous spree. Aided by his downstairs neighbor, baker Mrs. Lovett, the two concoct an unappetizing scheme as they terrorize the city.

Featuring the songs “The Worst Pies in London,” “A Little Priest,” “Johanna” and “Not While I’m Around,” this deliciously dark musical serves horror with a slice of humor.

“Mr. Sondheim has composed an endlessly inventive, highly expressive score that works indivisibly from his brilliant and abrasive lyrics.”
― The New York Times

[parkerchace]

I saw this last night and it was incredible. Absolutely incredible. I was LOCKED IN. Never heard of Sweeney Todd before seeing this

[noodkiller]

A guy I know from my office was in Sweeney Todd. The whole office went too see him and it was great! Our manager was kinda a dick most of the time cause he also tried out for the plate but didn’t get a call back. I mean it was kinda his fault. He did a law and order episode for his audition…

[nimeshsingh]

I never realized how important the clarinets are for this piece. As a clarinet player, I am in love and horrified at the lack of breath marks.

[JasGould-shfh]

I was in a production of this show in 1998. It is a challenging show for the ensemble. One of the greatest times of my life performing in my tie favourite musical. I did props for the other which is Les Miserables.

[artfulvariety]

This is going to be so good! Signature never disappoints.

[Bill.R.]

Wow. I was in a production of ST many moons ago. It's one of the most challenging scores for the ensemble. Notice the intense, fast, and highly difficult demands just to annunciate and articulate the words (while singing fluidly) that are required. Fantastic job.

[EgregiousX]

The facial expressions of these performers were so captivating

[Broadwaybuff-piqg]

I always get goosebumps with this music. So amazing. Great job!

[takeaguess]

So good!!!! I want to go see it again!!!

[panic]

I am so bummed I never got to see this at signature!!

[novelsolvings]

Curious about the lyric change to "Like a fucking machine he was", why change it?