Sweeney Todd:
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

June 5 – July 5, 2026

A musical thriller.

Winner of 8 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), the musical thriller Sweeney Todd is Sondheim at his best! In a historic partnership, Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford are joining forces to produce a powerfully intimate chamber production of this theatrical masterpiece.

TWH Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero will direct this chilling tale of love, murder and revenge at Hartford Stage. Set in the dark corners of 19th Century London, Sweeney Todd soars with an unforgettable score, razor-sharp wit, and heart-pounding theatricality. This story of “the demon barber of Fleet Street” promises to thrill and delight Hartford audiences.

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Special Dates

Previews
June 5 – June 11

Opening Night
June 12

Open Captioned [?]
June 21 at 2pm

Audio Described [?]
June 27 at 7:30pm

Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Contains violence and gore, including murder and cannibalism; adult language and sexual situations, including rape and incest, and a gunshot. We think these plays will be best enjoyed by the age recommendations above — but you know your child/students the best! We welcome parents and teachers to make their own decision based on these content considerations.