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#SigSweeney

Specialty Nights

  • Discussion Nights June 7 & 20, 2023
  • Pride Night June 23, 2023
  • Audio Described May 31 & July 8, 2023
  • Sign Interpreted June 29, 2023

Sweeney Todd

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller

May 16 – July 9, 2023

Max

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.

“Mr. Sondheim has composed an endlessly inventive, highly expressive score that works indivisibly from his brilliant and abrasive lyrics.”
The New York Times


Flip through the Sweeney Todd Program

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ASL Interpreted Performance on June 29: Use promo code SWEENEYASL to gain access the best seats within view of the interpreter.

Click here to see a seat map highlighting recommended seats

  • Masks are always optional in the lobby and other public areas of the building.

    Face masks are required inside the performance spaces on Thursdays and Sundays.
    Face masks are optional inside the performance spaces Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

    Click here to read more about Signature’s current safety policy

  • Running time is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission.

    This show is recommended for teens and adults. Contains guns/gunshot sounds and will use theatrical haze. Signature does not admit children under 6 years old. Click here to read all content warnings.

  • SPONSORED BY

    DOTTIE BENNETT & RICHARD MORTON

    JOHN F. BENTON AND DAVID W. BRIGGS | MIKE BLANK

    JENNA & PAUL SEGAL | WILLIAM S. ABELL FOUNDATION

    THE SIGNATURE ORCHESTRA IS SPONSORED BY THE MEREDITH FOUNDATION

    SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
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