Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Synopsis
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kent
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Adelphi Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kent
Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler
Stephen Sondheim
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Sondheim
Writer
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
Hugh Wheeler
Writer
Jonathan Kent
Director
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What is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street about?
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
Who directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was directed by Jonathan Kent.
Who stars in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The principal cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street includes Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton, Lucy May Barker, John Rowe, Luke Brady.
When was Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street released and how long is it?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was composed by Stephen Sondheim.