Sweeney Todd
Stephen Sondheim himself described »Sweeney Todd« as a »black operetta« and took inspiration for his ominous and thrilling music from a number of chilling Hollywood soundtracks. His thrilling choirs, gripping ensembles and devoted ballads render every performance an unforgettable experience.
It’s eerie on the dark streets of London; people are disappearing one by one. What happened? The barber Benjamin Barker lived a happy life with his wife Lucy and daughter Johanna – until judge Turpin unjustly sentenced him and sent him into exile, because he wanted Lucy for himself. Fifteen years later, Johanna is living with Turpin as his ward. Benjamin returns, using the name Sweeney Todd. He is intent on revenge.
This new production of Sondheim’s thriller is multiple award-winning director Immo Karaman’s first show at Theater & Orchester Heidelberg.
Info
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Ein Musical-Thriller
Musik und Gesangstexte von Stephen Sondheim | Buch von Hugh Wheeler | Nach dem gleichnamigen Stück von Christopher Bond | Regie der Originalproduktion am Broadway: Harold Prince | Orchestrierung von Jonathan Tunick | Original-Broadwayproduktion von Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Zusammenarbeit mit Dean und Judy Manos
in German without surtitles
- Location
- Theater Heidelberg, Marguerre-Saal
- First night
- 12 December 2026
- Age recommendation
- 14+
»They all deserve to die. Even you, Mrs. Lovett, even I.«
Cast
The production of the decorative parts is carried out in the workshops of the Theater & Orchester Heidelberg.
Team
Cast
Johannes Schwarz
Anastasia Troska
Edd Hall
Indrė Pelakauskaitė
Valentin Fruntke
Ks. Wilfried Staber
Ks. Winfrid Mikus
Elissa Pfaender
Matthew Peña