The musical and dramatic achievements of Stephen Sondheim’s black and bloody Sweeney Todd are so numerous and so clamorous that they trample and jam each other in that invisible but finite doorway that connects a stage and its audience.
Richard Eder ~ The New York Times

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 30, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, FL:  Entr’Acte Theatrix in collaboration with Theatre of Collaborative Arts is deep into rehearsals for the Stephen Sondheim classic Sweeney Todd ~ The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  The production will be presented at the William G Skaff Center in West Palm Beach from October 17 – 27. 

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up…

“For me personally, it’s a bucket list show as well. I love the works of Stephen Sondheim, and Sweeney Todd has a level of intrigue that just pulls in every audience that sees it. It’s horror, it’s a thriller, it’s a mystery, and a dark comedy wrapped in one, with an unforgettable score and equally memorable characters.

“When the librettos came in, they were twice as thick as those for our previous show, Beauty and the Beast, and the first thought I had was ‘oh boy, we’ve got a lot of work ahead of us!’” he continues.  “Thankfully, our cast is made up of some of the most wonderful, creative, and eager actors we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and I am so proud of all that they are accomplishing with this show. Not only breathing full life into these characters, and absolutely understanding them in depth, but jumping the hurdles that are the very challenging score that Sondheim has presented before us. This show is definitely going to leave a mark, and will leave audiences with a bloody good time!”

Sabusap’s Sweeney Todd casts consists of James Cichewicz as Sweeney Todd, Zoe Kanter as Mrs. Lovett, Greg Halmos as Tobias Ragg, David Taylor as Judge Turpin, Aaron Fantacone as Beadle Bamford,  Heidi Salonia as The Beggar Woman, Austin Gladstone as Anthony Hope, Aurora Jenkins as Johanna, Craig Sherman as Adolfo Pirelli, David Afkham as Ensemble/Sweeney Todd US,  Melissa Gómez as Ensemble/Lovette US, Carl Van Dyke as Ensemble/Judge US, Charles Ponthokkan/Ensemble., Ariel Hodgetts/Ensemble, and Uzel-Ann Arellano-Macapagal/Ensemble.

The Music Director for Sweeney Todd is Aaliyah Hirt, and the production will be choreographed by Sarah Kenny.  Elizabeth Southwell will serve as both Technical Director and Lighting Designer, Sound Design is by Ryan Kivett and Costumes are by Rosseroni Parris. Jason Fisher is the Production Stage Manager.

Sweeney Todd ~ The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will run from October 17 – 27. Ticket prices range from $15 – 35 and are available online at http://www.palmbeachtheater.org   or by calling 877-849-5327.  Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, and Sunday at 2 pm.  All performances will take place at the William G Skaff Center, 500 Spencer Drive, in West Palm Beach (33409)

For more information about Entr’Acte Theatrix and/or Sweeney Todd please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
October 17 – 27
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler From an adaptation by Christopher Bond
Performances:
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 pm
Tickets: $35: (premium seating)
$25: General Admission
$15 Children 12 & under/Seniors/ Groups of 10 or more $15 Student Rush (Any seat purchased 30 minutes before curtain with valid student ID)
For tickets: 
http://www.palmbeachtheater.org
Phone: 877.849.5327
All performances will take place at
William G Skaff Center
500 Spencer Drive
West Palm Beach, Fl 33409

Patrons are asked to arrive 30 minutes before each scheduled performance for seating. All seating is assigned. Concessions will be available, cash only. Unfortunately, alcoholic beverages will not be available for purchase. Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Sweeney Todd Cast: