Sondheim & Wheeler's Sweeney Todd

OVERVIEW

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd—Stephen Sondheim’s twisted story of love, revenge, and infamous meat pies—just before Halloween!

In the dark heart of Victorian-era London, Sweeney Todd, a wrongly exiled barber, seeks retribution against the lecherous Judge Turpin, the architect of his ruin. With a razor-sharp thirst for vengeance, Todd’s path converges with the cunning pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett. Together, they form a macabre partnership, crafting meat pies that satiate more than just hunger. But the relentless pursuit of justice takes a turn as Todd’s razor weaves a chilling narrative.

Known for its biting lyrics and its dazzling score that mimics the soundtrack of a classic horror film, the words and music intertwine to foreshadow the harrowing ending of The Demon of Fleet Street—and revenge becomes a dish served hot as the line between justice and savagery blurs in the shadows of London’s cobblestone streets.

Rating: PG-13 for mature themes and instances of violence.

Sung in English with English supertitles.

This production features light microphone amplification..

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ARTISTS

Robert Tweten
conductor

Doug Scholz-Carlson
director

Austin McWilliams
chorus director & assistant conductor

Michael Mayes
Sweeney

Audrey Babcock
Mrs. Lovett

John Riesen
Anthony Hope

Amy Owens
Johanna

Christian Sanders
Tobias Ragg

David Soar
Judge Turpin

Megan Marino
Beggar Woman

Thomas Glenn
Pirelli

Bille Bruley
Beadle

James Sale
lighting designer

Utah Opera Chorus

Utah Symphony