Events & Calendars Amherst Musical Presents: Sweeney Todd

From the people that brought you "Into the Woods" in spring 2016, comes another exciting musical. Amherst Musical will be presenting the masterpiece, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Performances will take place at Amherst College's Powerhouse (located next to the police station off of route 9) Friday, January 27 at 9:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. "Sweeney Todd" will be directed by A. Scott Parry, veteran of the New York City Opera and director of past Amherst Musicals, with musical direction of the Amherst Symphony Orchestra by Mark Lane Swanson.

"Sweeney Todd" is described as a "comic musical thriller" (viewer discretion is advised). Modeled after modern Greek tragedies and set in 19th century London, the musical follows the return of barber Sweeney Todd after 15 years of exile due to a wrongful conviction. In order to take revenge on the corrupt judge who banished him, Sweeney conspires with a local baker, Mrs. Lovett, who is in desperate need of fresh meat for her pies.

Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical in 1979, "Sweeney Todd" is a cautionary tale that has shocked the hearts of viewers everywhere for decades now, and has been revived on Broadway multiple times. Join us for some modern twists on this classic masterpiece. Hold onto your heads, it's sure to be a thrilling ride!

To reserve tickets, email amherstmusicaltix@gmail.com, you will be redirected to a google form page where you can register for tickets. Tickets are free for Five College students and staff, $15 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and children 12 and under. (Not advised for children under 10.)

Email us at amherstmusical2016@gmail.com for any questions.