The original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd was the winner of eight 1980 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, and Best Direction for Hal Prince. Its London premiere ...
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Len Cariou was nominated but did not win. Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Angela Lansbury won.
a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.