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.
Drama Desk Award | |||
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1979 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee | |
1979 | Outstanding Costume Design | Nominee | |
1979 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
1979 | Outstanding Lyrics | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Music | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee | |
1979 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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1979 | Best Musical | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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1979 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner |
Theatre World Awards | |||
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1979 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
1979 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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1979 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
1979 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Best Book of a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
1979 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
1979 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
1979 | Best Original Score | Winner | |
1979 | Musical | Winner |