Event Host: School of Music
Short Description: Winner of eight Tony Awards in 1979 and now an Opera House standard, this American masterpiece has been compared with Alban Berg's Wozzeck and Britten's Peter Grimes as it follows the eponymous character's deadly decent into vengeful obsession. This darkly comic and electrifying musical thriller, called a "black operetta" by the composer himself, is Sondheim's most complex and challenging score.
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Directed by A. Scott Parry, accompanied by the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra directed by Russel C. Mikkelson.
Friday, April 8 - Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m.
Winner of eight Tony Awards in 1979 and now an Opera House standard, this American masterpiece has been compared with Alban Berg's Wozzeck and Britten's Peter Grimes as it follows the eponymous character's deadly decent into vengeful obsession. This darkly comic and electrifying musical thriller, called a "black operetta" by the composer himself, is Sondheim's most complex and challenging score. Visit the School of Music for details.
*Contains violence; not suitable for under age 13.
Reserved Seating
$20 - general public
$10 - senior citizens, Alumni Assoc. members, Ohio state faculty and staff, all students and children
Obtaining tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at the Wexner Center, in person at the Wexner Center for the Arts Patron Services Desk, or by calling (614) 292-3535.
Jim Lovensheimer, associate professor of music at Vanderbilt University, will present pre-show lectures 45 minutes prior to each performance.
SWEENEY TODD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684.