Reviews of Sweeney Todd (2024)
Local Reviews
"It is no exaggeration to say that from the ensemble to the demon barber himself, every single actor in this production is a master of their craft." - PDX Parent
"A successful SWEENEY TODD requires strong singers who can bridge the gap between musical theatre and opera, where this show sits. Here, this production directed by Chip Miller shines." - Broadway World
"Portland Center Stage has mounted a strong production... of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, featuring a dream cast that carries off Stephen Sondheim’s operatic vocals with energy and power... This production will thrill audiences and offer the curious plenty of unsettling things to ponder." - Oregon ArtsWatch
"This world is an iconic one, but under Miller’s direction, it takes on new and important meaning to meet this moment in time." - Willamette Week
Audience Raves
"Everything felt like Broadway!"
"The show was Amazing!! And the voices of EVERYONE, just Awesome!!"
"We caught Ashley Song as Mrs. Lovett, and she absolutely blew us away."
"I absolutely loved it - what a great cast, and set, and show!"
"Excellent performers, visionary direction, hugely entertaining; artful, smart, funny, great."
"I brought my daughter, we absolutely loved it. Completely incredible performance from beginning to end."
"The set, the lighting, and the costumes acted as another character in the show - the singing and acting were SO. GOOD. and the full performance was amazing. Even better: we happened to hear the pre-show Q&A and that made our experience even richer."
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
September 29 – November 3 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage
Learn MoreMore about Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street:
Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim is considered one of the most important American composers — contributing to the sound and story of the American musical theatre. Read a brief biography and chronology of this celebrated, award-winning artist.
A Synopsis of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd at your own risk; there be spoilers within!
A Timeline of Sweeney Todd
From penny dreadful to Johnny Depp; a timeline of Sweeney Todd in popular culture.
An Interview with Sweeney Todd Director Chip Miller
PCS Literary Manager Kamilah Bush talked to Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street director Chip Miller about their deep connection to Sondheim and why "rage in the world" makes the show so relevant today.
Sweeney Todd Reading List
Calling all readers! Multnomah County Library put together a reading list inspired by our production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Current & Upcoming
PCS Fall Teen Academy: Stage Combat
Professional stage combat choreographer and certified instructor Kristen Mun-Van Noy leads this Fall Teen Academy session where teens will learn the necessary skills and techniques that performers use to "fight & die" onstage night after night.
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Workshop: Copyright Basics for Artists in Oregon
Join us for a FREE community workshop series called Copyright Basics For Artists In Oregon, led by Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts member Marcena Day.
Upper Left Ladies Mini Summit 2024
Meet your people, fuel your business, and celebrate your magic at the Upper Left Ladies event of the year in Portland, Oregon! Come connect, learn, and celebrate as ULL embraces the natural elements and seasons, and how to work with them in your businesses and ventures.
Adult Class : TWELFTH NIGHT, Before & After
Join veteran actor Joe Costa for a unique opportunity to take a “deep dive” into both Shakespeare’s text of Twelfth Night, and the PCS Production. Participants will read the play out loud as a group, with “intermissions” provided for lively discussion of themes and content. Interested participants will have a chance to act in selected scenes, guided by the instructor.
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of unscripted Elizabethan comedy! Step into the offbeat world of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
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