Sweeny Todd
A darkly thrilling, musically masterful Broadway classic — presented as a special Virtuoso Productions event featuring Rise Above alumni returning to the stage for a more elevated summer production experience.
Next to Connors
A Gothic Broadway Masterwork
Dark, razor-sharp, and unforgettable, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stands among the most powerful musicals ever written. With a legendary Stephen Sondheim score and a story that balances suspense, satire, and tragedy, it remains one of the great theatrical experiences in the Broadway canon.
The story follows Benjamin Barker, a barber who returns to London after years of unjust exile, now under the name Sweeney Todd. Determined to seek revenge on those who destroyed his life, he forms a chilling partnership with Mrs. Lovett — and what begins as vengeance soon spirals into something far more sinister.
This production is presented as a special Virtuoso Productions event, bringing Rise Above alumni back to the stage for a summer experience shaped by a more professional pace, elevated expectations, and a distinctly premium artistic vision.
What Is Virtuoso Productions?
Virtuoso Productions is the professional branch of Rise Above Performing Arts, created for experienced performers ready to work at a higher artistic level.
These productions feature a more advanced process, a faster and more focused rehearsal model, and performers who are compensated for their work.
For audiences, that means an event-level production with a richer theatrical atmosphere. For returning alumni, it means the opportunity to come home and create something bold.
Advanced Performance Standard
Virtuoso productions are built for performers ready to work with greater depth, speed, preparation, and artistic rigor.
Rise Above Alumni Return
This special production brings alumni back to the Rise Above stage for a summer collaboration rooted in excellence and growth.
Broadway Revival Energy
With its haunting score, rich storytelling, and darker visual world, this production is positioned as one of the most premium theatrical events of the year.
Plan Your Visit
All performances are held at Rise Above Performing Arts, next to Connors. Sundays are 2:30 PM. All other performances are 7:30 PM.