Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit take lead roles in Broadway's 'Sweeney Todd': This is what happened
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster will star in 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' on Broadway. They replace Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, who end their run on January 14. Tveit and Foster's performances begin on February 9 and conclude on May 5.
Tveit earned a Tony Award for his role in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' and has appeared in several Broadway productions like 'Catch Me If You Can,' 'Next to Normal,' 'Wicked,' and 'Hairspray.' He also featured in various screen projects.
Foster, a two-time Tony Award winner, received her accolades for her roles in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and 'Anything Goes.' She earned seven Tony Award nominations and recently starred alongside Hugh Jackman in 'The Music Man' on Broadway. Foster also led TV series like 'Younger' and 'Bunheads.'
'Sweeney Todd,' featuring Stephen Sondheim's score and Hugh Wheeler's book, started at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 26. The production, directed by Thomas Kail and produced by Jeffrey Seller, has seen strong ticket sales.
The current cast, alongside Groban and Ashford, includes Gaten Matarazzo from 'Stranger Things,' who concludes his run on November 5. Other members are Daniel Yearwood, Ruthie Ann Miles, Maria Bilbao, Jamie Jackson, John Rapson, Nicholas Christopher, and Jeanna de Waal.
FAQs
Who are the new leads in the Broadway production of 'Sweeney Todd'?
Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit will step into the roles of Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd, respectively, taking over from Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford.
When will Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster begin their performances in 'Sweeney Todd'?
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster are set to grace the Broadway stage as the new leads in 'Sweeney Todd' on February 9 and will perform
