The School of Music in The College of Liberal Arts, in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Orchestra, and Nevada Opera Theatre, will present the musical "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street," this week.

The Tony-award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler is a dark, bloody and witty take on love, murder and revenge. This chilling masterpiece transports the audience to the underbelly of 19th-century London, where a revengeful barber, Sweeney Todd, seeks bloody retribution.

Returning home to London after fifteen years of exile, Sweeney Todd, seeks revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney is taken in by Mrs. Lovett, who runs a pie shop. Gruesome, yet comedic, the duo hatch a plan of murder, baking Sweeney’s victims into ingredients for Mrs. Lovett’s meat pies. Operatic, and full of dark terror, this musical theatre features participants from across the University of Nevada, Reno community.

Katherine Parker, artistic director, focuses on integrating the Reno community in the production.

"This production has been immensely effective in fostering those bonds and demonstrating the inclusive culture of our voice area," Parker said. "The cast is rounded out by a cast of undergraduate students majoring in music, musical theatre, music education, theatre, education, engineering, microbiology and immunology. The production will also feature a full student-led production team coordinated by the School of Music. ” 

This production includes adult themes and images of violence. It is not appropriate for all audiences. A fog machine is used in this production.

Event Information:

Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Location: Church Fine Arts, Nightingale Concert Hall

Tickets:

General Admission: $20

University of Nevada, Reno students, faculty & staff, K-12 students and educators: Free

Visit the University Tickets webpage for tickets and further information.