Sweeney Todd Playbill - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd Playbill - Black and White, Dec 2005
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Musical
Drama
Revival
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Musical
Drama
Revival
SYNOPSIS:
An indisputable masterpiece by one of America’s greatest Broadway composers and lyricists, this is a heart-pounding thriller that also delights and amazes. Filled with diabolical humor and extraordinary music, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical tells the tale of an exiled barber’s quest to avenge the wrongs unfairly done to him and his family by a corrupt system of justice. Sweeney Todd is a beautiful, soaring, dark comedy filled with stunning terror that will leave you wanting more!
- lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
- music: Stephen Sondheim
- book: Hugh Wheeler
People (73)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Original)Tuba, Orchestra Bells, Percussion
(Original)Mrs. Lovett
(Replacement)
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Sweeney Todd
(Original)Guitar, Orchestra Bells, Percussion
(Original)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Replacement)
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Judge Turpin
(Original)Trumpet, Orchestra Bells, Percussion
(Original)
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Pirelli
(Original)Accordion, Keyboard, Flute
(Original)
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Tobias
(Original)Violin, Clarinet, Keyboard
(Original)
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The Beadle
(Original)Keyboard, Trumpet
(Original)
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Jonas Fogg
(Original)Bass
(Original)
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Beggar Woman
(Original)Clarinet
(Original)
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Anthony
(Original)Cello, Keyboard
(Original)
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Johanna
(Original)Cello
(Original)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Original)Tuba, Orchestra Bells, Percussion
(Original)
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Sweeney Todd
(Original)Guitar, Orchestra Bells, Percussion
(Original)
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Judge Turpin
(Original)Trumpet, Orchestra Bells, Percussion
(Original)
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Pirelli
(Original)Accordion, Keyboard, Flute
(Original)
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Tobias
(Original)Violin, Clarinet, Keyboard
(Original)
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The Beadle
(Original)Keyboard, Trumpet
(Original)
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Jonas Fogg
(Original)Bass
(Original)
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Beggar Woman
(Original)Clarinet
(Original)
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Anthony
(Original)Cello, Keyboard
(Original)
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Johanna
(Original)Cello
(Original)
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Adaptor
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DirectorDesigner
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Original Director on Broadway
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Wig & Hair Design
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Make-Up Design
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Associate Lighting Designer
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Associate Sound Designer
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Assistant Hair Designer
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OrchestratorMusical Supervisor
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Resident Music Supervisor
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Production Manager
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Casting
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Company Manager
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Advertising
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Photography
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Producer
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Originating Producer
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Original Producer on Broadway
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Original Producer on Broadway
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Original Producer on Broadway
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Original Producer on Broadway
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Original Producer on Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway in Association with
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Originally Produced on Broadway in Association with
Inside The Playbill
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Sweeney Todd - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Sound Design | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Winner | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Winner | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Set Design for a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee |
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Distinguished Revival of a Musical | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Special Citation | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Orchestrations | Winner | |
| 2006 | Best Revival of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2006 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Sep 3, 2006)
Total Current Gross:
$21,695,773.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$802,997.00 (Week Ending Jan 1, 2006)
Average Ticket Price:
$73.14
Average % Capacity:
71.20%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2006 | 14 | $530,349.00 $725,760.00 | $103,335.00 | $71.24 $289.25 | 7,445 1,104 | 8 0 | 84.30% | 7.02% |
| Aug 27, 2006 | 13 | $427,014.00 $725,760.00 | $63,151.00 | $62.57 $289.25 | 6,825 1,104 | 8 0 | 77.28% | 12.46% |
| Aug 20, 2006 | 12 | $363,863.00 $725,760.00 | $49,465.00 | $63.56 $289.25 | 5,725 1,104 | 8 0 | 64.82% | -1.13% |
| Aug 13, 2006 | 11 | $314,398.00 $725,760.00 | $21,224.00 | $53.97 $289.25 | 5,825 1,104 | 8 0 | 65.95% | 6.55% |
Other Broadway Productions
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Sweeney Todd - Mar 1, 1979
Uris Theatre (Original)
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Sweeney Todd - Sep 14, 1989
Circle in the Square Theatre (Revival)
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Sweeney Todd - Mar 26, 2023
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Revival)
Shows That Opened That Season: 2005–2006
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