Sweeney Todd
by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Nov. 18 - Nov. 23
Tuesday-Sunday

Malia McLellan, Riley Thornton (photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer)Texas State University's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, November 18-23, 2025, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.
 
Directed by Tom Delbello, with choreography by Brooke Cox, a senior in Musical Theatre, and music direction by Aimee Radics, this musical thriller will draw the audience into the sinister depths of Fleet Street. Haunting and riveting, this Sweeney Todd will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as the world around them transforms.
 
The story follows Sweeney Todd (Riley Thornton), a barber unjustly exiled, bent on vengeance. He forms a dark partnership with Mrs. Lovett (Malia McLellan), a proprietress of a failing pie shop. Together, they are a bloody success. Attend this reimagined tale featuring: Brendan Behm (Anthony Hope), Simone Straub-Clark (Johanna Barker), Bryan Fortunato (Tobias), Jordan Spena (Judge Turpin), Grisham Locke (Beadle Bamford), Ryan Sytsema (Adolfo Pirelli), and Hannah Jenkins (Beggar Woman).
 
On-stage musicians feature ensemble members Sophie Beck on violin, Kyler Huyse on concertina, Jerard Mosley II on percussion, and Hailey Truong on guitar.  Joining them is the ensemble comprised of Camila Abraham, Drew Barber, Zach Feeney, Michelle Ko, Caroline Davenport, Sebi Reyes-Farinas, Abbigayle Scott, Joe Schindler, and Ian Yamada.
 
This production reimagines Sweeney Todd as a dark, gripping tale told during a Newfoundland kitchen party in the early 1970s. A tight-knit ensemble transforms into storytellers, weaving a narrative of revenge, love, and obsession. Rooted in Newfoundland's tradition of exaggerated, humorous, and dark storytelling, the community becomes complicit in the events, highlighting their role in witnessing and perpetuating cycles of violence and injustice. Through their rich culture and traditions, the storytellers blend ominous melodies with the warmth of a coastal community.
 
The creative team includes Max Estudillo Cantú, scenic designer; Tiffany Yeager, costume designer; AJ Rose, lighting designer; Scott Murdock, sound designer; Colin Shay, technical director; and Emma Frances Frith, production stage manager.  
 
  • Director: Tom Delbello
  • Choreographer: Brooke Cox
  • Music Direction: Aimee Radics
  • Cast:
    • Sweeney Todd: Riley Thornton
    • Mrs. Lovett: Malia McLellan
    • Anthony Hope: Brendan Behm
    • Johanna Barker: Simone Straub-Clark
    • Tobias: Bryan Fortunato
    • Beggar Woman: Hannah Jenkins
    • Judge Turpin: Jordan Spena
    • Beadle Bamford: Grisham Locke
    • Adolfo Pirelli: Ryan Sytsema
    • On-Stage Musicians/Ensemble:
      • Sophie Beck, violin
      • Kyler Huyse, concertina
      • Jerard Mosley II, percussion
      • Hailey Truong, guitar
    • Ensemble: Camila Abraham, Drew Barber, Zach Feeney, Michelle Ko, Caroline Davenport, Sebi Reyes-Farinas, Abbigayle Scott, Joe Schindler, and Ian Yamada
 
Poster: Lauren Jurgemeyer
 
 
 
 

Sweeney Todd
by Stephen Sondheim
Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Tuesday-Sunday,
November 18 - November 23, 2025
Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
601 University Drive
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX, 78666
TUESDAY, November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, November 19 at 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, November 20 at 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, November 21 at 7:30 PM
SATURDAY (MAT), November 22 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY (EVE), November 22 at 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, November 23 at 2:00 PM
 
Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
405 Moon Street
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Parking will be directed to the Edward Gary Parking Garage (401 Edward Gary Dr.) behind the Performing Arts Center.
 
There will be a pre-show performance beginning 15 minutes before showtime.
  • Public: $25
  • TXST Faculty: $20
  • Groups (10+): $22
  • TXST Student: One complimentary ticket