Sweeney Todd Playbill - Feb 1979
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Musical
Drama
Original
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Musical
Drama
Original
SYNOPSIS:
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.
- lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
- music: Stephen Sondheim
- book: Hugh Wheeler
People (92)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Original)
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Sweeney Todd
(Original)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Replacement)
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Sweeney Todd
(Replacement)
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Anthony Hope
(Original)
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Tobias Ragg
(Original)
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Beggar Woman
(Original)
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Judge Turpin
(Original)
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Johanna
(Original)
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Pirelli
(Original)
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The Beadle
(Original)
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Anthony Hope
(Replacement)Member of the Company
(Original)
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Johanna
(Replacement)Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
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Member of the Company
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Jonas Fogg
(Original)Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Replacement)
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Member of the Company
(Replacement)
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Member of the Company
(Replacement)
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Member of the Company
(Replacement)
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Member of the Company
(Replacement)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Original)
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Sweeney Todd
(Original)
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Anthony Hope
(Original)
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Tobias Ragg
(Original)
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Beggar Woman
(Original)
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Judge Turpin
(Original)
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Johanna
(Original)
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Pirelli
(Original)
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The Beadle
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Jonas Fogg
(Original)Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Member of the Company
(Original)
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Based on the 1973 play <i>Sweeney Todd</i> by
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Director
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Dance and Movement
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Production Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Hair and Wig Design
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Make-Up Design
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Assistant to Mr. Prince
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Assistant to Ms. Lee
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Assistant to Ms. Lee
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Assistant to Mr. Billington
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Orchestrations
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Technical Director
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Casting
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Dance Captain
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Production Assistant
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Production Assistant
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General Manager
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General Manager
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General Manager
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Company Manager
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Press Representative
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Press Associate
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Advertising
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Logo Design
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Produced in Association with
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Produced in Association with
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Associate Producer
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Assistant to the Producers
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Assistant to the Producers
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
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Best Musical | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
| 1979 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Other Broadway Productions
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Sweeney Todd - Sep 14, 1989
Circle in the Square Theatre (Revival)
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Sweeney Todd - Nov 3, 2005
Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Revival)
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Sweeney Todd - Mar 26, 2023
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Revival)
Shows That Opened That Season: 1978–1979
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