Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

[Craig]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:03pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=11232

[harris007]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:04pm

sigh =(

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:05pm

I wish them all well.

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:05pm

gasp! I literally gasped once for the closing, then gasped once more when I read the tour was planned. It better start in San Francisco before I go to college. lol

[blaxx]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:05pm

As expected, but had a healthy run! Good for this revival and its cast... they can only leave with a great experience.

[TheMecca]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:06pm

Thank goodness I'm seeing it next month...
But it seriously is a shame that it's closing so early, not even a year of performances.

See, now if it had WON the Tony, we wouldn't have this sad announcement until at least December.

[SarahBeth]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:06pm

All good things must come to an end. I will most definitely be catching the tour.

[DAME]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:10pm

What a captivating production. I was hoping to be able to see it one more time.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:10pm

There is no real reason to think winning the Tony would have kept this show open til December. Winning the revival Tony didn't help LA CAGE. SWEENEY has had a great run; way beyond any expectation. It just doesn't attract tourists.

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:11pm

Not surprising, but still sad. I really wish that I could have seen it again, because it was one of the best theatrical experiences that I've ever had.

But, best of luck to the extremely talented cast.

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:11pm

Bah. I wasn't a fan, but it had a good run. One of the shows in the upper-echelon of Broadway, no doubt, but it definitely has its flaws, as does everything. Shame it couldn't last for a year.

It is time, though. I have to say that. Updated On: 7/30/06 at 07:11 PM

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:11pm

This production deserved to run for at least a year.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:13pm

times 100.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:14pm

NO NO NO!!!!!!

[Johnnytoc]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:14pm

But I look forward to seeing what this amazingly talented cast does next.

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:16pm

*sigh*

I hope they make good on their promise to tour. I thought the Into the Woods revival was going to tour as well.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:16pm

"But I look forward to seeing what this amazingly talented cast does next."

Me too. Nothing this innovative and creative has hit Broadway in a long time. I an extremely sad to see it close.

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:16pm

No . I really, really, really loved this production.

I have to see it one more time before I leave the city next week.

[James885]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:19pm

This was truly great and unique revival of a wonderful show. It's sad to see it go, but it has had a great run and I'm glad that it will be touring next year. Best wishes to the cast; I'm really looking forward to seeing them in future shows.

Updated On: 7/30/06 at 07:19 PM

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:20pm

This tour could prove to do well because it isn't very expensive to produce. The cost for the Broadway run was $3.5 Million and I could see them pulling in quite a lot for the tour.

[Yero]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:22pm

Aww, I never got to see the show
I wanted to, but I never got the chance.. hopefully the tour hits Boston. I'd love to see it.

[xoxRogue]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:22pm

[Patronus]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:22pm

This is really unfortunate. I was hoping that it would still be playing in November when I am coming out and airfare between now and then is insane.

It was an amazing experience and a great run.
Updated On: 7/30/06 at 07:22 PM

[gustof777]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:22pm

ok I don't know what's wrong with me because I knew that this was coming and it recouped and has had a successful run but I am still just so upset about this!! I am very angry and disheartened that this couldn't have at least made it a year. It's not fair...I realize this is really bitter of me to say but it deserved that Tony the most! I realize Pajama Game deserved it too but not as much as Sweeney and while we don't know for sure if a Tony would have helped their run and it probably wouldn't have helped it all that much but it MIGHT have! I really am hoping Company has a successful run and can't wait to see it. But I just love the gang over at Sweeney and I wish them all the luck in the world on their future projects. I really didn't know that I was going to be this effected by their closing notice but man...it's just SAD!! I am really pumped for the tour and can't wait to hear casting news. Praying that it comes to Philly

Updated On: 7/30/06 at 07:22 PM

[whiskedaway]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:25pm

yay for a tour! i also hope it starts on the west coast, hehe.