Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Playbill - August 1989
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Musical
Drama
Revival
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Musical
Drama
Revival
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 (66)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Original)
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Sweeney Todd
(Original)
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Judge Turpin
(Original)
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Beggar Woman
(Original)
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Jonas Fogg
(Original)
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Bird Seller
(Original)
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Johanna
(Original)
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Tobias Ragg
(Original)
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Policeman
(Original)
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The Beadle
(Original)
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Pirelli
(Original)
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Mrs. Mooney
(Original)
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Dora
(Original)
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Anthony Hope
(Original)
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Mrs. Lovett
(Original)
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Sweeney Todd
(Original)
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Judge Turpin
(Original)
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Beggar Woman
(Original)
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Jonas Fogg
(Original)
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Bird Seller
(Original)
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Johanna
(Original)
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Tobias Ragg
(Original)
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Policeman
(Original)
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The Beadle
(Original)
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Pirelli
(Original)
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Mrs. Mooney
(Original)
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Dora
(Original)
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Anthony Hope
(Original)
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Based on a version of "Sweeney Todd"Book Adaptor
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Director
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Original Broadway Director
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Choreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Wig Design
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Additional Wig Design
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Assistant Director
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Assistant Scenic Design
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Assistant Scenic Design
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Assistant Scenic Design
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Assistant Costume Design
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Assistant Costume Design
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Assistant Lighting Design
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Production Manager
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Casting
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York Theatre Production Casting
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Company Manager
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Circle in the Square Senior Press Agent
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Circle in the Square Press Representative
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Advertising
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Producer
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Circle in the Square Artistic Director
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Circle in the Square Producing Director
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Produced Off-Off Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway
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Originally Produced on Broadway in Association with
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Originally Produced on Broadway in Association with
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Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Sweeney Todd - August 1989
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1989 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1989 | Outstanding Revival | Nominee | |
| 1989 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
| 1989 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Feb 25, 1990)
Total Current Gross:
$2,447,741.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$138,925.00 (Week Ending Dec 31, 1989)
Average Ticket Price:
$23.67
Average % Capacity:
73.70%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1990 | 39 | $87,053.00 $0.00 | $6,692.00 | $20.33 $0.00 | 4,283 592 | 8 0 | 90.43% | 10.07% |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 38 | $80,361.00 $0.00 | $8,664.00 | $21.11 $0.00 | 3,806 592 | 8 0 | 80.36% | -3.04% |
| Feb 11, 1990 | 37 | $71,697.00 $0.00 | $10,818.00 | $18.15 $0.00 | 3,950 592 | 8 0 | 83.40% | 13.17% |
| Feb 4, 1990 | 36 | $60,879.00 $0.00 | -$5,107.00 | $18.30 $0.00 | 3,326 592 | 8 0 | 70.23% | -5.91% |
Other Broadway Productions
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Sweeney Todd - Mar 1, 1979
Uris Theatre (Original)
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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: 1989–1990
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