Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
MusicalThrillerOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Mar 01, 1979
Closing Date
Jun 29, 1980
1st Preview
Feb 06, 1979
1st Preview
Feb 06, 1979
Previews
19
Performances
557
MusicalThrillerOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Mar 01, 1979
Close Date: Jun 29, 1980
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
The 19th Century. London. Fleet Street and environs.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization and Gerald OestreicherProduced by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson and Martin Richards; Produced in association with Dean Manos and Judy Manos; Associate Producer: Marc HowardMusic by Stephen Sondheim; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler; Based on a version of "Sweeney Todd" by Christopher Bond; Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick; Musical Director: Paul Gemignani; Assistant Musical Dir.: Les ScottDirected by Harold Prince; Dance and movement by Larry FullerScenic Design by Eugene Lee; Costume Design by Franne Lee; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Hair and Wig Design by Lyn Quiyou; Make-Up Design by Barbara Kelly; Sound Design by Jack Mann; Assistant to Mr. Lee: Darrell Keister; Associate to Ms. Lee: Karen Roston; Assistant to Ms. Lee: Carr Garnett; Assistant to Mr. Billington: Marcia MadeiraGeneral Manager: Gatchell & Neufeld, Ltd.; Company Manager: Drew Murphy; Management Associate: Douglas C. BakerProduction Stage Manager: Alan Hall; Stage Manager: Ruth E. Rinklin; Assistant Stage Mgr: Arthur Masella; Technical Director: Arthur SiccardiMusic published by Tommy Valando; Music Preparation: Mathilde Pincus and Al Miller; Rehearsal Pianist: Clay Fullum and Jim StenborgAssistant to Mr. Prince: Ruth Mitchell; Assistant to the Producers: Jerry Sirchia and Sam Crothers; Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Dance Captain: Duane Bodin; Casting: Joanna Merlin; Advertising: The Entertainment Group of J.W.T.; Logo Design by FraverMember of The CompanySwings: Robert Hendersen and Heather B. WithersUnderstudies: Walter Charles (Sweeney Todd), Cris Groenendaal (Anthony Hope), Skip Harris (Tobias Ragg), Betsy Joslyn (Johanna), Frank Kopyc (Pirelli), Pamela McLernon (Beggar Woman), Robert Ousley (Judge Turpin), Richard Warren Pugh (The Beadle) and Maggie Task (Mrs. Lovett)
Uris Theatre (Mar 01, 1979 - Jun 29, 1980)
Company Manager: James G. MennenAssistant Stage Mgr: Larry MengdenPress Assistant: Philip Rinaldi; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & NappiCast
Standby: Denise Lor (Mrs. Lovett) and Marge Redmond (Mrs. Lovett)Understudies: Robert Hendersen (Anthony Hope), Michael Kalinyen (The Beadle) and Candace Rogers (Johanna) -
Songsmusic by Stephen Sondheim; lyrics by Stephen SondheimAct 1Sung ByThe Ballad of Sweeney ToddCompanyNo Place Like LondonAnthony Hope, Sweeney Todd and Beggar WomanThe Barber and His WifeSweeney ToddThe Worst Pies In LondonMrs. LovettPoor ThingMrs. LovettMy FriendsSweeney Todd and Mrs. LovettGreen Finch and Linnet BirdJohannaAh, MissAnthony Hope and Beggar WomanJohannaAnthony HopePirelli's Miracle ElixirTobias Ragg, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett and CompanyThe ContestPirelliWaitMrs. LovettKiss MeJohanna and Anthony HopeLadies in Their SensitivitiesThe BeadleQuartetJohanna, Anthony Hope, The Beadle and Judge TurpinPretty WomenSweeney Todd and Judge TurpinEpiphanySweeney ToddA Little PriestSweeney Todd and Mrs. LovettAct 2Sung ByGod, That's Good!Tobias Ragg, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Beggar Woman and CustomersJohanna (Reprise)Anthony Hope, Sweeney Todd, Johanna and Beggar WomanBy the SeaMrs. LovettNot While I'm AroundTobias Ragg and Mrs. LovettParlour SongsThe Beadle and Mrs. LovettCity on FireLunatics, Johanna and Anthony HopeFinal SceneAnthony Hope, Beggar Woman, Sweeney Todd, Judge Turpin, Mrs. Lovett, Johanna and Tobias RaggThe Ballad of Sweeney Todd (Reprise)Company
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1979 Winner
Produced by Richard Barr , Charles Woodward , Robert Fryer , Mary Lea Johnson and Martin Richards
Best Book of a Musical
1979 Winner
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Best Original Score
Best Actor in a Musical
1979 Winner
Len Cariou
Best Actress in a Musical
1979 Winner
Angela Lansbury
Best Scenic Design
1979 Winner
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee
Best Costume Design
1979 Winner
Costume Design by Franne LeeBest Lighting Design
1979 Nominee
Lighting Design by Ken Billington
Best Direction of a Musical
1979 Winner
Directed by Harold Prince -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization and Gerald Oestreicher
Produced by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson and Martin Richards; Produced in association with Dean Manos and Judy Manos; Associate Producer: Marc Howard
Music by Stephen Sondheim; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler; Based on a version of "Sweeney Todd" by Christopher Bond; Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick; Musical Director: Paul Gemignani; Assistant Musical Dir.: Les Scott
Directed by Harold Prince; Dance and movement by Larry Fuller
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee; Costume Design by Franne Lee; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Hair and Wig Design by Lyn Quiyou; Make-Up Design by Barbara Kelly; Sound Design by Jack Mann; Assistant to Mr. Lee: Darrell Keister; Associate to Ms. Lee: Karen Roston; Assistant to Ms. Lee: Carr Garnett; Assistant to Mr. Billington: Marcia Madeira
General Manager: Gatchell & Neufeld, Ltd.; Company Manager: Drew Murphy; Management Associate: Douglas C. Baker
Production Stage Manager: Alan Hall; Stage Manager: Ruth E. Rinklin; Assistant Stage Mgr: Arthur Masella; Technical Director: Arthur Siccardi
Music published by Tommy Valando; Music Preparation: Mathilde Pincus and Al Miller; Rehearsal Pianist: Clay Fullum and Jim Stenborg
Assistant to Mr. Prince: Ruth Mitchell; Assistant to the Producers: Jerry Sirchia and Sam Crothers; Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Dance Captain: Duane Bodin; Casting: Joanna Merlin; Advertising: The Entertainment Group of J.W.T.; Logo Design by Fraver
Member of The Company
Swings:
Robert Hendersen
and Heather B. Withers
Understudies:
Walter Charles
(Sweeney Todd), Cris Groenendaal
(Anthony Hope), Skip Harris
(Tobias Ragg), Betsy Joslyn
(Johanna), Frank Kopyc
(Pirelli), Pamela McLernon
(Beggar Woman), Robert Ousley
(Judge Turpin), Richard Warren Pugh
(The Beadle) and Maggie Task
(Mrs. Lovett)
Uris Theatre (Mar 01, 1979 - Jun 29, 1980)
Company Manager: James G. Mennen
Assistant Stage Mgr: Larry Mengden
Press Assistant: Philip Rinaldi; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi
Cast
Standby:
Denise Lor
(Mrs. Lovett) and Marge Redmond
(Mrs. Lovett)
Understudies:
Robert Hendersen
(Anthony Hope), Michael Kalinyen
(The Beadle) and Candace Rogers
(Johanna)
music by Stephen Sondheim; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Act 1
Sung By
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd
Company
No Place Like London
Anthony Hope, Sweeney Todd and Beggar Woman
The Barber and His Wife
Sweeney Todd
The Worst Pies In London
Mrs. Lovett
Poor Thing
Mrs. Lovett
My Friends
Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett
Green Finch and Linnet Bird
Johanna
Ah, Miss
Anthony Hope and Beggar Woman
Johanna
Anthony Hope
Pirelli's Miracle Elixir
Tobias Ragg, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett and Company
The Contest
Pirelli
Wait
Mrs. Lovett
Kiss Me
Johanna and Anthony Hope
Ladies in Their Sensitivities
The Beadle
Quartet
Johanna, Anthony Hope, The Beadle and Judge Turpin
Pretty Women
Sweeney Todd and Judge Turpin
Epiphany
Sweeney Todd
A Little Priest
Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett
Act 2
Sung By
God, That's Good!
Tobias Ragg, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Beggar Woman and Customers
Johanna
(Reprise)
Anthony Hope, Sweeney Todd, Johanna and Beggar Woman
By the Sea
Mrs. Lovett
Not While I'm Around
Tobias Ragg and Mrs. Lovett
Parlour Songs
The Beadle and Mrs. Lovett
City on Fire
Lunatics, Johanna and Anthony Hope
Final Scene
Anthony Hope, Beggar Woman, Sweeney Todd, Judge Turpin, Mrs. Lovett, Johanna and Tobias Ragg
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd
(Reprise)
Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1979 Winner
Produced by Richard Barr , Charles Woodward , Robert Fryer , Mary Lea Johnson and Martin Richards
Produced by Richard Barr , Charles Woodward , Robert Fryer , Mary Lea Johnson and Martin Richards
Best Book of a Musical
1979 Winner
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Best Original Score
Best Actor in a Musical
1979 Winner
Len Cariou
Len Cariou
Best Actress in a Musical
1979 Winner
Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury
Best Scenic Design
1979 Winner
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee
Best Costume Design
1979 Winner
Costume Design by Franne Lee
Costume Design by Franne Lee
Best Lighting Design
1979 Nominee
Lighting Design by Ken Billington
Lighting Design by Ken Billington
Best Direction of a Musical
1979 Winner
Directed by Harold Prince
Directed by Harold Prince
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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