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1979 Broadway Production
Previews began February 6, 1979 at the Uris Theatre, NYC Ran for 19 preview performances Opened March 1, 1979 at the Uris TheatreClosed June 29, 1980; Ran for 557 performancesProduced by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in association with Dean and Judy ManosDirected by Harold PrinceDance and Movement by Larry FullerProduction Designed by Eugene LeeCostumes Designed by Franne LeeLighting Designed by Ken BillingtonOrchestrations by Jonathan TunickMusical Direction by Paul Gemignani
Cast Anthony Hope - Victor GarberSweeney Todd - Len CariouBeggar Woman - Merle LouiseMrs. Lovett - Angela Lansbury Judge Turpin - Edmund LyndeckBeadle Bamford - Jack Eric WilliamsJohanna - Sarah RiceTobias Ragg - Ken JenningsPirelli - Joaquin RomagueraJonas Fogg - Robert OusleyThe Company - Duane Bodin, Walter Charles, Carole Doscher, Nancy Eaton, Mary-Pat Green, Cris Groenendaal, Skip Harris, Marthe Ihde, Betsy Joslyn, Nancy Killmer, Frank Kopyc, Spain Logue, Craig Lucas, Pamela McLernon, Duane Morris, Richard Warren Pugh, Maggie TaskSwings - Heather B. Withers, Robert Hendersen Note: On March 4, 1980, Dorothy Loudon and George Hearn took over the roles of Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd. A1so during the production's run, Cris Groenendaal and Betsy Joslyn took over the roles of Anthony and Johanna.
Musical Numbers Prologue "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" - Company Act One "No Place Like London" - Anthony, Sweeney, Beggar Woman "The Barber and His Wife" - Sweeney "The Worst Pies in London" - Mrs. Lovett * "Poor Thing" - Mrs. Lovett "My Friends" - Sweeney, Mrs. Lovett * "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" - Johanna * "Ah, Miss" - Anthony, Beggar Woman "Johanna" - Anthony * "Pirelli's Miracle Elixir" - Tobias, Sweeney, Mrs. Lovett, Company * "The Contest" - Pirelli * "Wait" - Mrs. Lovett * "Kiss Me" - Johanna, Anthony * "Ladies in Their Sensitivities" - The Beadle "Kiss Me/Ladies in Their Sensitivities [Quartet]" - Johanna, Anthony, The Beadle, Judge Turpin "Pretty Women" - Sweeney, Judge Turpin "Epiphany" - Sweeney "A Little Priest" - Sweeney, Mrs. Lovett Act Two "God, That's Good" - Tobias, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney, Beggar Woman, Company "Johanna" - Anthony, Sweeney, Johanna, Beggar Woman "By the Sea" - Mrs. Lovett * Wigmaker Sequence - Sweeney, Anthony, Company * "The Letter" - Sweeney, Company "Not While I'm Around" - Tobias, Mrs. Lovett * "Parlor Songs" - The Beadle, Mrs. Lovett, Tobias Final Sequence * "City on Fire!" - Lunatics, Johanna, Anthony * "Searching"- Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney, Beggar Woman, Anthony, Johanna "The Judge's Return" - Sweeney, Beggar Woman, Judge Turpin Final Scene - Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney, Tobias Epilogue "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" - Company * These numbers were cut for the Highlights releases of the Cast Album"Johanna (Judge's Song)" was cut in previews, but recorded for the Original Cast Album
Tony Awards Best Musical Book (Hugh Wheeler) Best Score (Stephen Sondheim) Best Actor in a Musical (Len Cariou) Best Actress in a Musical (Angela Lansbury) Best Director (Harold Prince) Best Scenic Design (Eugene Lee) Best Costume Design (Franne Lee) New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Production of a Musical Best Musical Score (Stephen Sondheim) Best Lyrics for a Musical (Stephen Sondheim) Best Book for a Musical (Hugh Wheeler) Best Actress in a Musical (Angela Lansbury) Best Actor in a Musical (Len Cariou) Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Ken Jennings) Best Costume Design (Franne Lee) Best Scenic Design (Eugene Lee) Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music (Stephen Sondheim) Outstanding Lyrics (Stephen Sondheim) Outstanding Book (Hugh Wheeler) Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Angela Lansbury) Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Len Cariou) Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Merle Louise) Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Ken Jennings) Other Awards Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical
Recording Original Broadway Cast Recording

1980 London Production
Opened July 2, 1980 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London Closed November 15, 1980; Ran for 157 performances Produced by Robert Stigwood in association with David Land, by arrangement with Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, and Martin Richards Directed by Harold Prince Dance and Movement by Larry Fuller Production Designed by Eugene Lee Costumes Designed by Franne Lee Lighting Designed by Ken Billington Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Musical Director: Ray Cook
Cast Sweeney Todd - Denis Quilley Mrs. Lovett - Sheila Hancock Beggar Woman - Dilys Watling Tobias - Michael Staniforth Anthony - Andrew C. Wadsworth Johanna - Mandy More Judge Turpin - Austin Kent Beadle Bamford - David Wheldon-Williams Pirelli - John Aron Jonas Fogg - Oz Clarke The Company - Sylvia Beamish, Michael Bulman, Simon Butteriss, Oz Clarke, Linda D'Arcy, Victoria Duncan, Katherine Dyson, Mercia Glossop, Andrew Golder, Stuart Haycock, Stephen Hill, Marie Jackson, Diane Mansfield, Neil Michael, William Relton, Myra Sands, Suzanne Sloan, Grant Smith, Rex Taylor Craig, David Urwin
Musical Numbers [same as the Broadway Production, except "Parlor Songs" was dropped and a new song "Beggar Woman's Lullaby" was added] Awards London Standard Drama Award for Best Musical Society of West End Theatre Award for Best Musical Society of West End Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Dennis Quilley)

1980 National Touring Production
Tour began October 24, 1980 in Washington DCConcluded August, 1981 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Los Angeles CAProduced by Richard Barr and Charles Woodward Directed by Harold PrinceDance and Movement by Larry Fuller Production Designed by Eugene Lee Costumes Designed by Franne Lee Lighting Designed by Ken Billington Orchestrations by Jonathan TunickMusical Direction by Paul GemignaniMusical Conductor: Jim Coleman
Cast Anthony Hope - Cris GroenendaalSweeney Todd - George HearnBeggar Woman - Angelina R�aux [replaced by Pamela McLernon, then by Sara Woods]Mrs. Lovett - Angela Lansbury Judge Turpin - Edmund LyndeckThe Beadle - Calvin RemsbergJohanna - Betsy JoslynTobias Ragg - Ken JenningsPirelli - Sal MistrettaThe Birdseller - Spain LogueThe Passerby - Walter CharlesJonas Fogg - Michael KalinyenStand-by for Angela Lansbury - Denise LorThe Company - Walter Charles, Roy Gioconda, Skip Harris, Terry Iten, Michael Kalinyen, Spain Logue, Carolyn Marlow, Duane Morris, Patricia Parker, Meredith Rawlins, Stuart Redfield, Dee Etta Rowe, Carrie Solomon, Joseph WarnerSwings - Cheryl Mae Stewart, James Edward Justiss, Stephen G. Hults

1982 National Touring Production
Tour opened on February 23, 1982 at the Playhouse Theatre, Wilmington, DelawareClosed on July 17, 1982 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, CanadaPresented by Tom Mallow, in association with James JanekDirected by Harold PrinceDance and Movement: Larry Fuller Assistant to Director: Arthur MasellaSetting: Eugene Lee Costumes: Franne Lee Lighting: Ken Billington Orchestrations by Jonathan TunickMusical Supervisor: Paul GemignaniMusical Director: Randy BoothStage Managers: Luis Montero, Richard Warren Pugh
Cast Anthony Hope - Spain LogueSweeney Todd - Ross PettyBeggar Woman - Carolyn MarlowMrs. Lovett - June HavocJudge Turpin - Robert OusleyThe Beadle - Calvin RemsbergJohanna - Melanie VaughnTobias Ragg - Steven JacobPirelli - Richard Warren PughJonas Fogg - Michael KalinyenThe Company - Skip Harris, Mary Johansen, James Edward Justiss, Michael Kalinyen, Steven Kosinski, Duane Morris, Meredith Rawlins, Michael Rockne, Clark Sayre, Laury Tatz, Joyce Tomanec, Maryrose WoodSwings: Edmund John Koury, Colleen McNamara

1982 Television Version
Taped before an audience at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles during the first national tour, with additional taping done in an empty theatre.Televised on September 12, 1982 on The Entertainment ChannelIn addition to credits of the original production: Presented by RKO/Nederlander and The Entertainment ChannelExecutive Producers: Ellen M. Krass, Archer King Produced by Bonnie Burns Executive in Charge of Production: James Rich, Jr.Directed for Television by Terry HughesLighting Designed for Television by Bill Klages Musical Conductor: Jim Coleman
Cast Anthony Hope - Cris GroenendaalSweeney Todd - George Hearn Beggar Woman - Sara Woods Mrs. Lovett - Angela Lansbury Judge Turpin - Edmund Lyndeck The Beadle - Calvin Remsberg Johanna - Betsy Joslyn Tobias Ragg - Ken Jennings Pirelli - Sal Mistretta The Birdseller - Spain Logue The Passerby - Walter Charles Jonas Fogg - Michael Kalinyen The Company - Walter Charles, Roy Gioconda, Skip Harris, Michael Kalinyen, Spain Logue, Duane Morris, Patricia Parker, Meredith Rawlins, Stuart Redfield, Candace Rogers, Dee Etta Rowe, Carrie Solomon, Melanie Vaughan, Joseph WarnerSwings - Cheryl Mae Stewart, James Edward Justiss, William Kirk
Musical Numbers [same as the Broadway Production, except "Parlor Songs" and the latter half of "The Contest" (tooth-pulling sequence) were dropped] Awards Emmy Awards Best Direction [Terry Hughes] Best Performance [George Hearn] ACE Awards Best Direction [Terry Hughes] Best Actor [George Hearn] Best Actress [Angela Lansbury ] Best Musical Program
Video Recording Videotape [VHS], 1984 [RKO Videogroup RKO 1002] [139 mins.] Laserdisc, 1990 [Turner Home Entertainment / Image ID6423TU] Videotape [VHS], 1991 [Turner Home Entertainment 1559606487] DVD, 2004 [Warner Home Video]	[](graphics/sweeney1982dvd.jpg)

1985 London Revival
Opened May 1, 1985 at the Half Moon Theatre, London Ran for 33 performances Presented by the Half Moon Theatre, Mile End Directed by Chris Bond Production Designed by Ellen Cairns Costume Supervisor: Jayne Lambert Lighting Designer: Jimmy Simmons Musical Director: Graham Pike Sound Designer: Tim Foster Musical Arrangements: Rick Juckes
Cast Anthony Hope - Christopher Snell Sweeney Todd - Leon Greene Beggar Woman - Ruth Mayo Mrs. Lovett - Gillian Hanna Judge Turpin - Bernard Martin Beadle Bamford - Edward ClaytonJohanna - Eithne Hannigan Tobias Ragg - Andrew Schofield Pirelli - John Aron Bird Seller - Judith Street

1989 Off-Broadway Production
Originally presented off-off Broadway by the York Theatre Company [Producing Director: Janet Hayes Walker;Managing Director: Molly Pickering Grose]Opened March 31, 1989 at the Church of the Heavenly Rest Closed April 29, 1989; Ran for 24 performances [](graphics/sweeney89pb.jpg) Previews began August 5, 1989 at the Circle in the Square TheatreRan for 46 preview performancesOpened September 14, 1989Closed February 25, 1990; Ran for 189 performancesProduced by Circle in the Square Theatre[Artistic Director: Theodore Mann;Producing Director: Paul Libin]Directed by Susan H. SchulmanChoreographed by Michael LichtefeldScenic Design/Graphics by James MorganCostume Design by Beba ShamashLighting Design by May Jo DondlingerMusical Director: David Krane
Cast Anthony Hope - Jim Walton Sweeney Todd - Bob Gunton Beggar Woman - SuEllen Estey Mrs. Lovett - Beth Fowler Judge Turpin - David Barron The Beadle - Michael McCarty Johanna - Gretchen Kingsley-Weihe Tobias Ragg - Eddie Korbich Pirelli - Bill Nabel Jonas Fogg - Tony Gilbert Policeman - David E. Mallard Birdseller - Ted Keegan Dora - Sylvia Rhyne Mrs. Mooney - Mary Ellen PhillipsEnsemble - Tony Gilbert, David E. Mallard, Ted Keegan, Sylvia Rhyne, Mary Ellen Phillips
Musical Numbers [same as the Broadway Production, with the following exceptions: adds "Johanna (Judge's Song)"; drops "The Barber and His Wife" and the "Kiss Me/Ladies in Their Sensitivities" Quartet]

1993 Royal National Theatre Production
[](graphics/sweeneyntpb.jpg) Opened June 2, 1993 at the Cottesloe Theatre, LondonClosed October 19, 1993Re-opened in repertory on December 16, 1993 at the Lyttelton Theatre, LondonClosed June 1, 1994Presented by the Royal National TheatreDirected by Declan DonnellanDesigned by Nick OrmerodOrchestrations by Jonathan TunickMusical Director: Paddy Cunneen
Cast Anthony Hope - Adrian Lester Sweeney Todd - Alun Armstrong (Cottesloe production)Sweeney Todd - Denis Quilley (Lyttelton transfer)Beggar Woman - Sheila Reid Mrs. Lovett - Julia McKenzie Judge Turpin - Denis Quilley (Cottesloe production)Judge Turpin - Christopher Benjamin (Lyttelton transfer)The Beadle - Barry James Johanna - Carol Starks Tobias Ragg - Adrian Lewis Morgan Pirelli - Nick HolderBirdseller - Philip CurtisFogg - Stephen HanleyEnsemble for Cottesloe production:Di Botcher, Antoni Garfield Henry, Megan Kelly, Martin Nelson, Ernestina QuarcooEnsemble for Lyttleton transfer:Di Botcher, Megan Kelly, Mandy More, Martin Nelson, Peter Prentice, Ernestina Quarcoo, Rhashan Stone
Musical Numbers [same as the Broadway Production, with the following exception: adds "Johanna (Judge's Song)"] Lawrence Olivier Awards Best Musical Revival Best Director of a Musical (Declan Donnellan) Best Actor in a Musical (Alun Armstrong) Best Actress in a Musical (Julia McKenzie) Radio Recording This production (with Denis Quilley as Sweeney Todd) was recorded by the BBC for broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July, 1994

2000 Bridewell Production

Opened June 14, 2000 at Bridewell Theatre, LondonClosed July 15, 2000Directed by Richard JamesProduction Designed by Ferdia MurphyCostumes Designed by Kevin KnightLighting Designed by Chris DaveyMusical Staging by Bill DeamerMusical Direction by Stuart Pedlar Cast Anthony Hope - Joshua DallasSweeney Todd - Michael McLeanBeggar Woman - Dianne PilkingtonMrs. Lovett - Jessica MartinJudge Turpin - Mark InscoeBeadle Bamford - Richard WinchJohanna - Sophie MillettTobias Ragg - Michael KerryPirelli - Ian MowatJonas Fogg - Marc ElleryEnsemble: Vicki Byard, Emma Edwards,Marc Ellery, Sion Lloyd

2001 Television Concert
Broadcast October 31, 2001 on PBSPerformed July 19-21, 2001 at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San FranciscoDirected by Lonny PriceMusical Director: Rob FisherSet Designer: Jeff NooneLighting Designer: Greg BruntonSound Designer: Tom ClarkCostume Designer: Gail BrassardMovement Consultant: Francine LandesWig Designer: Paul HuntleyProduction Coordinator: Alexis RossScript Supervisor: Jean SeversonSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rob FisherSan Francisco Symphony Chorus directed by Vance GeorgeCostumes by Gail BrassardLighting by Greg Brunton This concert version was based on the New York Philharmonic concerts of May, 2000. It was subsequently performed at the 2001 Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois. Follow this link for cast and production credits for the New York concerts.
Cast Sweeney Todd - George HearnMrs. Lovett - Patti LuPoneAnthony - Davis GainesJohanna - Lisa VromanJudge Turpin - Timothy NolenBeadle Bamford - John AlerPirelli - Stanford OlsenTobias - Neil Patrick HarrisBeggar Woman - Victoria ClarkEnsemble - San Francisco Symphony Chorus
Video Recording Sweeney Todd in ConcertCo-produced by Ellen M. Krass Productions and KQED San FranciscoExecutive producer: Chase MishkinCo-executive producers: Mort Swinsky and Ellen KrassProduced by Jeff Thorsen and Iris MerlisDirected by Lonny PriceAssociate Director: Judi EltermanEdited by Gary Bradley DVD, 2002 [Image 1529] Videotape [VHS], 2002 [Image 1528] (132 mins.)

2002 Kennedy Center Production
Opened May 10, 2002 at the Eisenhower Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Washington DCClosed June 30, 2002 after a limited engagement of 17 performancesProduced for The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by Max Woodward[James A. Johnson, Chairman; Michael M. Kaiser, President;Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director; Kay Cameron, Music Supervisor] [](graphics/sweeneykc.jpg) Directed by Christopher AshleyChoreography by Daniel PelzigMusical Direction by Larry BlankScenic Design by Derek McLaneCostume Design by David C. WoolardLighting Design by Howell BinkleySound Design by Tom MorseOrchestrations by Jonathan TunickTechnical Director: Neil Fleitell
Cast Anthony Hope - Hugh PanaroSweeney Todd - Brian Stokes MitchellBeggar Woman - Mary Beth PeilMrs. Lovett - Christine BaranskiJudge Turpin - Walter CharlesThe Beadle - Ray FriedeckJohanna - Celia Kennan-BolgerTobias Ragg - Mark PricePirelli - Kevin LigonJonas Fogg - Steven CupoBirdseller - Tim TourbinGravedigger - Eric Lee JohnsonThe Company - Alan Araya, Steven Cupo, Ilona Dulaski, Daniel Felton, Michael L. Forrest, Janine Gulisano, Deanna Harris, Larry Hylton, Eric Lee Johnson, Bob McDonald, Jane Pesci-Townsend, Teresa Reid, Nanette Savard, Tim Tourbin, Susan Wheeler
Musical Numbers [same as the Broadway Production, with the additions of "Johanna (Judge's Song)" and "The Beggar Woman's Lullaby"]

2002 Opera North Production
Opened June 7, 2002 at Sadler�s Wells, LondonClosed June 15, 2002; Ran for 9 performancesProduced by Opera NorthDirected by David McVicarCo-directed and choreographed by Jonathan ButterellProduction Designed by Michael ValeCostumes Designed by Kevin KnightLighting Designed by Paule ConstableConducted by James Holmes / Philip SutherlandThis production had previously toured Leeds, Salford, Nottingham, Newcastle and Sheffield
Cast Anthony Hope - Daniel Broad / Byron WatsonSweeney Todd - Steven PageBeggar Woman - Gillian KirkpatrickMrs. Lovett - Beverley KleinJudge Turpin - Malcolm RiversBeadle Bamford - Stephen BriggsJohanna - Anna-Clare MonkTobias Ragg - Christopher SaundersPirelli - Stuart Kale / Peter BodenhamJonas Fogg - Paul WadeEnsemble: Opera North Chorus

2004 Watermill Theatre Production
Opened February 4, 2004at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury UKClosed March 27, 2004Produced by the Watermill Theatre[Artistic Director: Jill Fraser]Played at the Bath Theatre Royal April 20-24, 2004Liverpool Playhouse April 27 - May 1, 2004Lawrence Batley Theatre, Hudderfield May 4-8, 2004Northcott Theatre, Exeter May 11-15, 2004Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford May 17-22, 2004Lowry Arts Centre, Salford May 25-29, 2004Previews began July 22, 2004 at Trafalgar Studios, LondonOpened July 27, 2004; closed October 9, 2004Directed and designed by John DoyleArrangements and musical direction by Sarah TravisLighting by Richard G JonesSound by Chris FullProduction transferred October 13, 2004to the New Ambassadors Theatre, LondonClosed February 5, 2005Produced by Adam KenwrightNote: This production formed the basis for the 2005 Broadway Revival
Cast Sweeney Todd - Paul HegartyAnthony Hope - David Ricardo-PearceBeggar Woman - Rebecca JacksonMrs. Lovett - Karen MannJudge Turpin - Colin WakefieldBeadle Bamford - Michael HowcroftJohanna - Rebecca JenkinsTobias Ragg - Sam KenyonPirelli / Fogg - Stephanie Jacob

2005 Broadway Revival
Previews began October 3, 2005 at the Eugene O'Neill TheatreRan for 35 previews ****Opened November 3, 2005Closed September 3, 2006; 349 performancesProduced by Thomas Viertel, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, The Ambassador Theatre Group, Adam Kenwright and Tulchin/Bartner/BagertDirector and Designer: John DoyleMusical Supervisor and Orchestrator: Sarah TravisResident Music Director: David LoudMusical Coordinator: John MillerLighting Designer: Richard G JonesSound Designer: Dan Moses SchreierWig and Hair Designer: Paul HuntleyMake-Up Design by Angelina AvalloneAssociate Set Designer (Broadway): Ted LeFevreAssociate Costume Designer (Broadway): Patrick ChevillotAssistant Costume Design: Rosemary LepreAssociate Lighting Designer (Broadway): Paul MillerAssociate Sound Designer (Broadway): David BullardNote: This production is based on the 2004 Watermill Theatre Production
Cast Sweeney Todd - Michael Cerveris (Guitar, Orchestra Bells, Percussion)Anthony Hope - Benjamin Magnuson (Cello, Keyboard)Beggar Woman - Diana DiMarzio (Clarinet)Mrs. Lovett - Patti LuPone (Tuba, Orchestra Bells, Percussion)Judge Turpin - Mark Jacoby (Trumpet, Orchestra Bells, Percussion)The Beadle - Alexander Gemignani (Keyboard, Trumpet)Johanna - Lauren Molina (Cello, Penny Whistle)Tobias - Manoel Felciano (Violin, Clarinet, Keyboard)Pirelli - Donna Lynn Champlin (Accordion, Keyboard, Flute)Jonas Fogg - John Arbo (Bass)Stand-bys - Merwin Foard, Dorothy Stanley, Benjamin Eakeley, and Elisa Winter
Musical Numbers [same as the Broadway Production]
Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical (John Doyle) Best Orchestrations (Sarah Travis) Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Outstanding Director of a Musical (John Doyle) Outstanding Orchestrations (Sarah Travis) Outstanding Lighting Design (Richard G. Jones)
Recording 2005 Broadway Revival Recording

2007 National Touring Production
Produced by Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, Ambassador Theatre Group, Adam Kenwright, Tulchin/Bartner/Bagert, and Broadway Across AmericaOriginally produced by The Watermill Theatre, UKDirector and Designer: John DoyleMusical Supervisor and Orchestrator: Sarah TravisMusic Director: David LoudResident Music Director: Andy EinhornMusical Coordinator: John MillerLighting Designer: Richard G JonesSound Designer: Dan Moses SchreierWig and Hair Designer: Paul HuntleyMake-Up Design by Angelina AvalloneAssociate Director: Adam John HunterProduction Stage Manager: Newton ColeStage Manager: Kimberly Mark WebbNote: This production is based on the 2005 Broadway Revival Production
Performances Pre-tour engagement ran from August 30 - October 14, 2007 at the American Conservatory Theater, San FranciscoBoston, MA: Colonial Theatre (October 23 - November 4, 2007) Toronto, ON: Princess of Wales Theatre (November 6 - December 9, 2007)Columbus, OH: Palace Theatre (December 11-16, 2007)Miami, FL: Carnival Center for the Performing Arts (January 1-6, 2008)Kansas City, MO: Music Hall (January 8-13, 2008)Dallas, TX: Majestic Theatre (January 15-20, 2008)Greenville, SC: The Peace Center (January 22-27, 2008)Pittsburgh, PA: Heinz Hall (January 29 - February 3, 2008)Minneapolis, MN: State Theatre (February 5-10, 2008)Louisville, KY: Kentucky Center (February 12-17, 2008)Cincinnati, OH: Aronoff Center for the Arts (February 19 - March 2, 2008)Los Angeles, CA: Ahmanson Theatre (March 11 - April 6, 2008)Portland, OR: Keller Auditorium (April 8-13, 2008)Tempe, AZ: ASU Gammage Auditorium (April 15-20, 2008)Chicago, IL: Cadillac Palace Theatre (April 23 - May 4, 2008)St. Petersburg, FL: Mahaffey Theater (May 6-11, 2008)West Palm Beach, FL: Kravis Center (May 13-18, 2008)Atlanta, GA: Fox Theater (May 27 - June 1, 2008)Houston, TX: Hobby Center (June 3-15, 2008)Denver, CO: Buell Theatre (June 17-29, 2008)
Cast Sweeney Todd - David Hess (Trumpet, Orchestra Bells, Percussion)Anthony Hope - Benjamin Magnuson (Cello, Keyboard)Beggar Woman - Diana DiMarzio (Clarinet, Keyboard)Mrs. Lovett - Judy Kaye (Tuba, Orchestra Bells, Percussion)Judge Turpin - Keith Buterbaugh (Trumpet, Orchestra Bells, Percussion)The Beadle - Benjamin Eakeley (Clarinet, Keyboard, Saxophone)Johanna - Lauren Molina (Cello)Tobias - Edmund Bagnell (Violin, Clarinet)Pirelli - Katrina Yaukey (Accordion, Keyboard, Flute)Jonas Fogg - John Arbo (Bass) [replaced by Steve McIntyre in some performances]Stand-bys - Edwin Cahill, David Garry, Elisa Winter, Jessica Wright [replaced by Megan Loomis] Alexander Gemignani played the role of Sweeney Todd from November 13 - December 16, 2007. David Garry also played the role at vaious times as well.

| 2007 Film Version | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Released by Dreamworks Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures on December 21, 2007A production of Parkes/MacDonald Productions and The Zanuck CompanyProduced by Richard D. Zanuck, Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald and John LoganDirected by Tim BurtonScreenplay by John LoganBased on the musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler from an adaptation by Christopher BondMusic and lyrics by Stephen SondheimDirector of photography: Dariusz WolskiEdited by Chris LebenzonProduction design by Dante FerrettiArt direction by David WarrenSet decoration by Francesca Lo SchiavoCostume Design by Colleen AtwoodConducted by Paul GemignaniOrchestrations by Jonathan Tunick | | | Cast Sweeney Todd - Johnny DeppMrs. Lovett - Helena Bonham CarterJudge Turpin - Alan RickmanBeadle Bamford - Timothy SpallSignor Adolfo Pirelli - Sacha Baron CohenAnthony Hope - Jamie Campbell BowerBeggar Woman - Laura Michelle KellyJohanna - Jayne WisenerTobias Ragg - Edward Sanders | | | Musical Numbers Opening Title - Orchestra "No Place Like London" - Anthony, Sweeney Todd "The Worst Pies in London" - Mrs. Lovett "Poor Thing" - Mrs. Lovett "My Friends" - Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett "Alms! Alms! - Beggar Woman "Johanna" - Anthony "Pirelli's Miracle Elixir" - Tobias, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett "The Contest" - Pirelli "Wait" - Mrs. Lovett "Ladies in Their Sensitivities" - Beadle "Pretty Women" - Judge Turpin, Sweeney Todd "Epiphany" - Sweeney Todd "A Little Priest" - Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd "Johanna" - Anthony, Sweeney Todd, Beggar Woman "God, That's Good" - Tobias, Mrs. Lovett "By the Sea" - Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd "Not While I'm Around" - Tobias, Mrs. Lovett Final Scene - Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Beggar Woman, Judge Turpin | | | Audio Recording 2007 Film Soundtrack Recording | | | Video Recording DVD, April 2008 [DreamWorks Home Entertainment] [Single-disc Edition] (116 mins.) DVD, April 2008 [DreamWorks Home Entertainment 13215] [Two-disc Special Edition] DVD, May 2008 [DreamWorks Home Entertainment] [Blu-Ray Edition] | |

2012 London Revival
Previews began March 10, 2012 at Adelphi Theatre, LondonOpened March 20, 2012Closed September 22, 2012 after 207 performances Produced by Playful Productions, Robert G Bartner, Old Vic Productions, Matthew Mitchell, Roger Berlind, Daniel Sparrow and Mike Walsh Productions, Joseph Smith/Michael McCabe, and Parnassus Enterprises Inc.Directed by Jonathan KentDesigned by Anthony WardChoreography by Denni SayersLighting Design by Mark HendersonSound Design by Paul GroothuisMusical Direction by Nicholas SkilbeckOrchestrations by Jonathan Tunick This production is based on the 2011 Chichester Festival Production, which previewed from September 24, opened on October 6, and closed on November 5, 2011.
Cast Sweeney Todd - Michael BallAnthony Hope - Luke BradyBeggar Woman - Gillian KirkpatrickMrs. Lovett - Imelda StauntonJudge Turpin - John BoweBeadle Bamford - Peter PolycarpouJohanna - Lucy May BarkerTobias - James McConvillePirelli - Robert Burt (replaced by Jason Manford from July 2 to July 27)Jonas Fogg - Simeon TrubyEnsemble - Valda Aviks, Will Barratt, Josie Benson, Emily Bull, John Coates, Daniel Graham, Robine Landi, Tim Morgan, Aoife Nally, Adam Pearce, Wendy Somerville, Kerry Washington, and Annabelle Williams
Recording 2012 London Revival Recording

Publications
Book New York: Dodd, Mead, 1979; 198 pp. [0-396-07776-5] [hbk] [0-396-08598-9] [pbk] New York: Dodd, Mead [book club edition],1979; 184 pp. New York: Applause Theater Books, 1991;234 pp. [introduction by Christopher Bond] [1-55783-065-7] [hbk] [1-55783-066-5] [pbk] London: Nick Hern, 1991; 156 pp. New York: Applause Books [1557834075], 2000 [in Four by Sondheim**with **A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, and **Sunday in the Park With George**]	[](graphics/bsweeney.jpg)
Score [complete] Ft. Lauderdale FL: Revelation Music Publishing / Rilting Music, 1981; 389 pp. Miami FL: Warner Bros. Publications VAL 2021B [1-57623-855-5], March 1997; 399 pp. [edited by Sy Feldman] $100.00
Score [selections] New York: Revelation Music Publishing, 1979; 40 pp. [includes "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd", "Johanna", "Wait"; "Green Finch and Linnet Bird", "Pretty Women", "By the Sea", "Not While I'm Around"] Miami FL: Warner Bros. Publications [1-57623-562-9], March 1997; 44pp. [edited by Sy Feldman; includes "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd", "Johanna", "Wait"; "Green Finch and Linnet Bird", "Pretty Women", "By the Sea", "Not While I'm Around"] $12.95
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