Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert

7.1 / 10 2001 2h 12mNR English
CrimeDramaHorrorMusic

Storyline

In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.

Cast & Crew

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Nellie Lovett

Lead
George Hearn

George Hearn

Sweeney Todd

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Tobias

Victoria Clark

Victoria Clark

Beggar Woman

Davis Gaines

Davis Gaines

Anthony

Lisa Vroman

Lisa Vroman

Johanna

Timothy Nolen

Timothy Nolen

Judge Turpin

John Aler

John Aler

The Beadle

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lonny Price's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker