“The result is something both sumptuous and terrifying, truly a Sweeney Todd for the ages.”
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Sweeney Todd
Opened Mar 26, 2023 · Closed May 5, 2024 · Ran for 1 year, 2 months
11 Rave
13 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
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.
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Critic Scorecard
26 reviews11 Rave
13 Positive
2 Mixed
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“A prodigious theatrical event that aims for greatness and achieves it, this revival of the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler masterpiece is not to be missed.”
“The marvel of Sondheim’s creation, the magnificence of the score and Tunick’s orchestrations, the superb performances, and the cumulative power of Kail’s production all combine to make this Sweeney Todd what promises to be the most memorable production of the 2023 theater season . . . and beyond.”
“At once funny, scary and disarmingly moving, this must-see production is content to peel back any cobwebs or artifice and let Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Gothic revenge tragedy of a musical howl anew with the agony of human injustice and the ameliorating constancy of love.”
“I'm both delighted and relieved to be able to say that this Sweeney lived up to, and maybe even surpassed, my expectations.”
Audience Scorecard
7.7K audience reviews
A-
Liking It
Awards Scorecard
2022-23 season81
Decorated
Won Best Lighting Design (Musical) + 1 more
Drama Desk:9 wins / 13 nomsOuter Critics:3 wins / 7 nomsLortel Award:3 wins / 7 nomsDrama League:1 win / 3 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Sweeney Todd?
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. (CriticScore 81/100 from 26 reviews.)
Is Sweeney Todd worth seeing?
Yes. Sweeney Todd earns strong reviews from critics (81/100 from 26 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Sweeney Todd?
Sweeney Todd has a CriticScore of 81/100 based on 26 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Sweeney Todd still running on Broadway?
No, Sweeney Todd has closed. It played at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and closed on May 5, 2024.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueA handsome Art Deco house with a distinctive celestial ceiling and wide auditorium. Sightlines are good from center seats but the wide layout means far-side seats lose some stage width. Notoriously narrow seats make comfort a challenge for longer shows.
Seating Scorecard
5 sections2 best3 good
Closest and most direct view of the stage at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with the fullest sound. The standard top pick for any show here.
Based on aggregated audience reports and editorial judgment. Sightlines vary by show and seat.
Original Broadway Cast
- Annaleigh AshfordMrs. LovettNom: Actress (Musical)
- Josh GrobanSweeney ToddNom: Actor (Musical)
- Maria BilbaoJohannaBroadway debut
- Nicholas ChristopherPirelli
- Jordan FisherAnthony Hope
- Jamie JacksonJudge Turpin
- Gaten MatarazzoTobias Ragg
- Ruthie Ann MilesBeggar WomanNom: Featured Actress (Musical)
Notable Replacements
- Sutton FosterMrs. Lovett
- Aaron TveitSweeney Todd
- Joe LockeTobias Ragg
- Daniel MarconiTobias Ragg
- Daniel YearwoodAnthony Hope
- Mia GerachisEnsemble
- Michael KuhnEnsemble
- Keven QuillonEnsemble
Creative Team
- Thomas KailDirector
- Hugh WheelerBook
- Alex LacamoireMusic Supervision
- Kristen BlodgetteMusic Direction
- Stephen SondheimMusic & Lyrics
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 81/100 (26 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Mar 26, 2023
- Closed
- May 5, 2024
- Run Length
- 1 year, 2 months
- Synopsis
- Sweeney Todd, the infamous "Demon Barber of Fleet Street," returns to London seeking revenge against the judge who wrongfully imprisoned him. With the help of his resourceful neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, he opens a barbershop where he lures unsuspecting customers to their gruesome demise, the bodies of which Mrs. Lovett bakes into her famous meat pies. As Sweeney's thirst for vengeance grows, so too does the body count in this gripping, suspenseful musical thriller.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
