Spinning Tree Theatre presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Featuring young artists alongside professional performers.

Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s gripping musical thriller, based on the characters created by Christopher Bond, comes to life in this bold and haunting production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Wrongfully exiled for years, Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking vengeance against the powerful judge who destroyed his life. Above a struggling pie shop on Fleet Street, he forms a dark partnership with the resourceful Mrs. Lovett, and together they unleash a chilling tale of obsession, revenge, and moral collapse.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicals ever written, Sweeney Todd blends a soaring, operatic score with razor-sharp wit, unforgettable storytelling, and gothic theatrical spectacle. Suspenseful, funny, unsettling, and deeply human, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece is a thrilling theatrical experience.

ASL Seating — October 30 and November 8

Seats with clear views of the interpreters are held for patrons who need ASL access and their companions at the Friday, October 30, 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 8, 2:00 PM performances. Tickets are $15 each. To reserve, email [email protected] with your preferred performance and number of tickets. We’ll confirm your seats and send a secure online payment link.

Hosted by Tom Tivol Jewels, this special evening includes appetizers and drinks, a buffet dinner catered by European Market Cafe, musical performances by Spinning Tree Theatre’s young artists, and Tom Tivol’s presentation, “Gemstones I Have Known—and the People Who Wear Them.”

A gemologist, educator, and appraiser, Tom has taught at the University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College and lectured at Gemological Institute of America International Symposium.

The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. and concludes at 8:00 p.m.

100% of event proceeds benefit Spinning Tree Theatre’s tuition-free, inclusive theatre programs for young artists of all abilities.