Monday, May 25, 2026

“Sweeney Todd” Officially Returning to Broadway, with Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford

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Here it is, the poster for “Sweeney Todd.” My favorite musical is coming back to Broadway next spring with Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd and Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs. Lovett.

Looks like the announcement comes tomorrow at 10am. Thomas Kail is directing. (Can he get Michelle Williams to play Johanna?) Jeffrey Seller is the producer. It’s going to be something when “Sweeney” competes with “Into the Woods” for Best Revival of a Musical next year at the Tonys. Sondheim is smiling in heaven!

PS This one will cost $14 million and be worth every penny.

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