'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'
July 31, 2026 7:00 PM –9:00 PM
5225 N Nevada Ave
| Colorado Springs, CO | 80918
Admission: Price: $22.75
Event Summary
This summer, the Colorado Springs Conservatory presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical thriller filled with suspense, unforgettable music and unexpected twists.
Set in nineteenth-century London, Sweeney Todd follows a barber consumed by a desire for revenge and the pie shop owner whose fortunes change in the most shocking of ways. What unfolds is a gripping tale that has captivated audiences around the world for decades.
Performed by an extraordinary cast of young artists from across the Pikes Peak region, this production is the culmination of the Colorado Springs Conservatory's annual Musical Theatre Intensive, where students work alongside professional mentors to bring one of musical theatre's most celebrated works to life.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Sondheim or experiencing Sweeney Todd for the first time, you'll be drawn into a story that is thrilling, darkly humorous and impossible to forget.
Your seat is waiting. Join us July 31–August 2 and experience live theatre.
Sweeney Todd: School Edition features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, based on the adaptation by Christopher Bond. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince, with orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. Sweeney Todd: School Edition is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which also supplies all authorized
About Colorado Springs Conservatory: The Colorado Springs Conservatory is the premier multidisciplinary arts education space in the Pikes Peak region, where students are encouraged to find their voice and pursue their creative vision. Through performing arts education, CSC helps shape empathetic, confident young people prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities. CSC offers a vibrant, inclusive environment where students can explore theatre, music, and recording—all under one roof. With a thoughtfully designed, age-based curriculum and expert mentors, students are guided from their earliest experiences through high school graduation, gaining skills that grow with them.
Set in nineteenth-century London, Sweeney Todd follows a barber consumed by a desire for revenge and the pie shop owner whose fortunes change in the most shocking of ways. What unfolds is a gripping tale that has captivated audiences around the world for decades.
Performed by an extraordinary cast of young artists from across the Pikes Peak region, this production is the culmination of the Colorado Springs Conservatory's annual Musical Theatre Intensive, where students work alongside professional mentors to bring one of musical theatre's most celebrated works to life.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Sondheim or experiencing Sweeney Todd for the first time, you'll be drawn into a story that is thrilling, darkly humorous and impossible to forget.
Your seat is waiting. Join us July 31–August 2 and experience live theatre.
Sweeney Todd: School Edition features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, based on the adaptation by Christopher Bond. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince, with orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. Sweeney Todd: School Edition is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which also supplies all authorized
About Colorado Springs Conservatory: The Colorado Springs Conservatory is the premier multidisciplinary arts education space in the Pikes Peak region, where students are encouraged to find their voice and pursue their creative vision. Through performing arts education, CSC helps shape empathetic, confident young people prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities. CSC offers a vibrant, inclusive environment where students can explore theatre, music, and recording—all under one roof. With a thoughtfully designed, age-based curriculum and expert mentors, students are guided from their earliest experiences through high school graduation, gaining skills that grow with them.
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Also Occurs On
- Friday, July 31
- Saturday, August 1
- Saturday, August 1
- Sunday, August 2
Overview
5225 N Nevada Ave
| Colorado Springs, CO | 80918
