Sweeney Todd vs Hadestown
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Sweeney Todd
Which Show Should You See?
Audiences say: Sweeney Todd earns an A- (Liking It), while Hadestown gets an A+ (Loving It).
Budget-friendly option: Hadestown has a $49 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics hail this sumptuous revival as a triumphant achievement, praising Thomas Kail's ambitious direction, the brilliant performances by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, and the lush 26-piece orchestra that brings Sondheim's masterpiece to thrilling life.
Critics hail this folk-opera retelling of the Orpheus myth as a stunning, inventive triumph with gorgeous music and visionary staging, though a few find it emotionally distant. Mitchell's score and Chavkin's direction earn widespread praise.