'Sweeney Todd' opens Oct. 3 at Kroc Center
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 2 months, 1 week AGO
Krystin Skidmore stars as Mrs. Lovett and Duncan Clark Menzies stars as Sweeney Todd in Aspire Community Theatre's production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," opening Oct. 3 at the Kroc Center.
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Aspire is opening its ninth season with crowd favorite "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc.
A "bucket list" show for many performers, the macabre musical has been revived many times, most recently on Broadway with international star and Tony winner Josh Groban and award-winning favorite Annaleigh Ashford.
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is a spine-tingling, darkly funny musical thriller by Stephen Sondheim that slices into the heart of vengeance, madness and murder. Set in grimy Victorian London, the show follows Sweeney Todd, a barber returning from wrongful exile, who seeks revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. Teaming up with the eccentric Mrs. Lovett — whose meat pies take a shockingly sinister turn — Todd's obsession leads to a blood-soaked path of retribution.
The score features classics like “A Little Priest,” “Johanna” and “The Worst Pies in London.
Originally premiering on Broadway in 1979, "Sweeney Todd" won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score (Sondheim) and Best Book (Hugh Wheeler).
Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicals ever written, "Sweeney Todd" continues to captivate audiences with its gothic atmosphere and complex characters.
Tickets range from $20-30.
The Kroc Center is at 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.
Info: aspirecda.com