Opera at Western: Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
From and Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally Directed by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

Music Director: Simone Luti^*
Stage Director: Jennifer Tarver

This darkly comedic tale of love, revenge, and intrigue will captivate you with its haunting melodies and gripping storyline. Set in the gritty streets of Victorian London, follow the vengeful barber Sweeney Todd and his partner-in-crime, Mrs. Lovett, as they embark on a chilling quest for justice.

Music and dialogue in English.

Content advisory: Please note this production contains mature themes including sexual content, sexual abuse, cannibalism, violence, bloody scenes/gore, flashing lights, and a gun shot. Viewer discretion is advised.

Thursday, March 5 | 7:30 pm | GET TICKETS
Friday, March 6 | 7:30 pm | GET TICKETS
Saturday, March 7 | 2 pm | GET TICKETS
Sunday, March 8 | 2 pm | GET TICKETS

General admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door (if available)
Students* (with valid ID) and Seniors (55+): $30 in advance, $35 at the door (if available)

Phone purchase/inquiries: We recommend buying tickets online for immediate purchase, available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. To order by phone or for ticketing assistance, please call the Ticket Office (519) 661-4077 during standard business hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday–Friday. Please leave a voicemail if a representative is not available and allow up to two business days for a callback during high volume times.

Ticket purchase is required for this event. Follow the ticket link. 

Location: Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University

⚠ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 

A section of University Drive will be closed March 4-6. Those accessing campus by car from the Richmond side can access campus via Huron and Sunset streets. More details including a link to LTC detours and a map are available at uwo.ca/fm/notices/campus-road-closures.html

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^{Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in association with Dean and Judy Manos. Libretto Copyright © 1979 by Hugh Wheeler. Music and Lyrics © 1978, 1979 by Revelation Music Publishing Corp. and Rilting Music, Inc.}

^{*Western Music faculty member}