Kaye and Hess To Star in Sweeney Todd Tour

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:31pm

Judy Kaye and David Hess will star in the tour of Sweeney Todd, playing Lovett and Sweeney, respectively.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:35pm

Not that bad. Looking forward to seeing Kaye, especially, in January.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:36pm

I am happy to hear they were able to work out a deal with Judy Kaye. They went into negotiations with her to tour just after the announcement of the Broadway closing and had been going back and forth to iron out a deal ever since then.

Updated On: 5/3/07 at 04:36 PM

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:44pm

Yay! Now just announce the rest of the cast please.

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:48pm

Very funny: Hess' trademark, according to his IMDB plage, is that he "always portrays pyschotic homicidal maniacs".

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:51pm

Sing the glorious praises!

[SorryGrateful]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:53pm

I hope some Chicago dates are announced.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:55pm

Nevermind, I answered my own question.

Updated On: 5/3/07 at 04:55 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:59pm

A simple search onto Broadway Across America's website brought me this:

http://broadwayacrossamerica.com/BAA.Public.Web/Pages/TouringShows/index.aspx?showId=1231

[Julian2]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:03pm

Yay! I <3 Judy Kaye. I really wanted to see her when she played the role on Broadway, but this is good!

[ashbash1990]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:06pm

HOORAY!
ETA: Awww! No Chicago Dates yet!

Updated On: 5/3/07 at 05:06 PM

[ElFantasma14]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:07pm

Can't wait to see Judy Kaye!

[B3TA07]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:08pm

Awesome. Loved Kaye as much as (if not more...) than LuPone.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:10pm

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:10pm

Kaye was significantly better than LuPone.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:12pm

I will be very surprised if Chicago doesn't get the tour since it is such a Sondheim town.

[keggss23]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:12pm

Yay! Awesome casting!
No San Diego date listed =..(
Hopefully one will be added.

[singingbackup]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:14pm

They both were excellent, each in their own way.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:18pm

IF they don't announce Chicago dates soon I'm moving to St. Louis where they get all the GOOD shows!

[Kringas]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:21pm

I know, right? Although, trust me, a couple of decent shows at the horrible barn of theatre ain't enough to make living in St Louis worthwhile.

But seriously, it sucks that this is yet another show not coming through Chicago.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:24pm

yay i'm glad the tour is starting in Boston!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:26pm

Is it bad if I don't know who David Hess is?

[C is for Company]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:27pm

Loved Kaye. She was a breath of fresh air after LuPone towards the end of the run.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:27pm

I really hope this comes to Philly.

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 5:30pm

Aaaw, I love David Hess. And Judy Kaye was a fantastic Mrs Lovett.