Musical
On Stage
July 2 – September 11, 2027
San Francisco Playhouse
Tickets: $60 – $145
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The best seats are reserved for subscribers
Final performance: September 11, 2027
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San Francisco Playhouse • 450 Post Street • Union Square
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally Directed On Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Benjamin Barker returns to London a changed man. Now known as Sweeney Todd, the barber comes back to a city that took everything from him, driven by a single, consuming desire for revenge. Above Mrs. Lovett’s struggling pie shop, he sets up a new practice, and together they form a darkly ingenious partnership. As business begins to thrive, the line between justice and obsession starts to blur, with chilling consequences for all who cross their path. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a thrilling and unforgettable tale of vengeance, morality, and the cost of losing one’s humanity.
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical (1979)
“A triumphant, must-see production.” Chicago Tribune
“Deeply emotional and strangely hilarious… Sondheim’s masterpiece.” The New York Times
Play Details
Created byBook by Hugh Wheeler
From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally Directed On Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Venue
Est. Run Time
Performance dates
AccessibilityPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | - | 7:00 pm |
| Friday | - | 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm | - |
Note: View the official calendar for full schedule including special performances.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
For blind and visually impaired audience members, San Francisco Playhouse partners with Gravity Access Services to offer live audio description and haptic access tours for selected performances.
About the Creators
Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) wrote the music and lyrics for Saturday Night (1954), A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (1962), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), The Frogs (1974), Pacific Overtures (1976), Sweeney Todd (1979), Merrily We Roll Along (1981), Sunday In The Park With George (1984), Into The Woods (1987), and many other iconic musicals.
He won the Tony Award for Best Score for Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and Passion, all of which won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, as did Pacific Overtures and Sunday In The Park With George, the latter also receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1985).
Hugh Wheeler was a novelist, playwright and screen writer. He wrote more than thirty mystery novels under the pseudonyms Q. Patrick and Patrick Quentin, and four of his novels were transformed into films: Black Widow, Man in the Net, The Green-Eyed Monster and The Man with Two Wives. For films he wrote the screenplays for Travels with My Aunt, Something for Everyone, A Little Night Music, and Nijinsky. His plays include Big Fish, Little Fish (1961), Look: We’ve Come Through (1961) and We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1966, adapted from the Shirley Jackson novel), he co-authored with Joseph Stein the book for a new production of the 1919 musical Irene (1973), wrote the books for A Little Night Music (1973), a new production of Candide (1973), Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979, based on a version of the play by Christopher Bond), and Meet Me in St. Louis (adapted from the 1949 M-G-M musical), contributed additional material for the musical Pacific Overtures (1976), and wrote a new adaptation of the Kurt Weill opera Silverlake, which was directed by Harold Prince at the New York Opera. He received Tony and Drama Desk Awards for A Little Night Music, Candide and Sweeney Todd. Prior to his death in 1987 Mr. Wheeler was working on two new musicals, Bodo and Fu Manchu, and a new adaptation of The Merry Widow.
What are the showtimes?
The show is on stage six days a week; Tuesday through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows:
Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M.
Wednesdays at 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.
Fridays at 8:00 P.M.
Saturdays at 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
Sundays at 2:00 P.M.
Showtimes may vary. Always consult the official show calendar or call 415.677.9596 for updated dates and times.
How much are tickets?
Tickets range from $60 to $145, although prices may fluctuate depending on date, showtime, and demand. Discounts are available to season subscribers.
When did Sweeney Todd premiere?
Sweeney Todd premiered on March 1, 1979 on Broadway at the Uris Theatre (now the Gershwin Theatre) in New York City. It was composed by Stephen Sondheim with a book by Hugh Wheeler, and it quickly became a landmark in musical theater for its dark, thrilling story and complex score. The original production went on to win 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
What is the seating chart for this show?
San Francisco Playhouse's auditorium is on two levels: Orchestra and Mezzanine/Balcony. Our intimate 199-seat theatre has only nine rows in the Orchestra, meaning every single seat is close to the stage.
Where is San Francisco Playhouse?
San Francisco Playhouse is located at 450 Post St., San Francisco CA 94102. The theatre is located on the second floor of the Kensington Park Hotel. Patrons may access the venue using the elevators or stairs in the hotel lobby.
Is San Francisco Playhouse ADA accessible?
San Francisco Playhouse is ADA accessible. The theatre is located on the second floor and can be accessed by two elevators from the lobby level. Wheelchair and companion seating are located on the theatre's mezzanine level.
Is there parking on site?
We do not offer onsite parking, and the hotel's valet is only available to guests of the Kensington Park Hotel. To reserve a parking spot with SpotHero, visit the San Francisco Playhouse SpotHero Parking Page. Limited street parking is also available.
We recommend taking BART or Muni to San Francisco Playhouse. We are four blocks from the Powell Street BART/Muni station — just a seven-minute walk.
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