Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Music & Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Book by
Hugh Wheeler
From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick
Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards
In Association with Dean and Judy Manos
Sweeney Todd explores complex themes of revenge, justice, power, dehumanization, and societal corruption, set against the backdrop of Victorian London, and uses musical styles like melodrama, Grand Guignol, and ballad opera.
Sweeney Todd also touches upon elements of love, desperation, and the dark underbelly of society. The musical ultimately serves as a chilling commentary on human nature, justice, and the consequences of unchecked power and societal neglect.
Sweeney Todd is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Details:
When: October 3–19, 2025
Where: Gremlin Theatre, St. Paul, MN
Directed By: Richard Hitchler
Music Direction By: Jay Albright
Assistant Director: Lawrence Hutera
Stage Manager: Amanda Gehrke
ASM: Brenda Starr
Set Designer: Tom Mays
Lighting Designer: Tom Mays
Costume Designer: Alicia Vegell
Props Designer: Marc Berg
SWEENEY TODD CAST
| Role | Performer |
|---|---|
| Sweeney Todd | Jeff Goodson |
| Mrs. Lovett | Bette Block |
| Anthony Hope | Rik Kutcher |
| Johanna | Naomi Karstad |
| Tobias Ragg | Lisa Ramos |
| Judge Turpin | Dave Dubin |
| The Beadle | Rod Kleiss |
| Beggar Woman | Sue Gerver |
| Adolfo Pirelli | Chris Deutsch |
| Jonas Fogg U.S. Beadle | Mark Doerr |
| Ensemble U.S. Pirelli | Rich Hamson |
| Ensemble U.S. Sweeney Todd | Dan Stephans |
| Ensemble U.S. Mrs Lovett | Kate Jennings |
| Ensemble U.S. Anthony Hope | Dan Kane |
| Ensemble U.S. Johanna | Kelly O’Sullivan |
| Ensemble U.S. Tobias | Matt Swanson |
| Ensemble U.S. Judge Turpin | Hazen Markoe |
| Ensemble U.S Beggar Woman | Mary Reihle |
| Ensemble | Sara Kosiorek |
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“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
