Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Join Salem State theatre's celebration of 50 years of theatrical excellence and attend this dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!

For mature audiences.
 

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Directed by Peter Sampieri

PERFORMANCES
Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 19, 2 pm
Friday, April 24, 7:30 pm 
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2 pm 

TICKETS
$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18.

Admission is free for Salem State students, faculty and staff. Valid university must be presented at the box office to claim your ticket. No advance reservation required for this event.

Friday, April 24 is SALEM NIGHT. Free admission for Salem residents. This event takes place in our mainstage theater, no advance reservation required.