It’s closing weekend for WTC’s ‘Sweeney Todd’

Only four shows remain of Whitefish Theatre Company’s musical thriller “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Final performances are on Oct. 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome at the final show on Halloween Eve, Oct. 30.

Note that this musical may not be appropriate for all ages as it contains theatrical depictions of violence and death.

“Sweeney Todd” has captivated audiences around the world with its murderous melodies and a haunting tale of love, revenge and hilarious mayhem. Considered to be one of the greatest scores in Broadway history, this eight-time Tony Award-winning musical with lyrics and score by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, tells the story of masterful barber Sweeney Todd as he returns to London to take his revenge against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. In his vigilante quest, he meets the cheerfully amoral pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, who soon becomes an accomplice in his deadly schemes. Together, they sing their way through murder and mischief to the top of the food chain in this morbidly funny musical.

Based on 18th century tales from the “penny dreadfuls” of serial Victorian fiction, the character of Sweeney Todd has captured the imaginations of both playwrights and moviemakers for decades.

The cast is composed of 28 actors from around the Flathead Valley. The play is directed by Kim Krueger. Karla West is the music director.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $10 for students with reserved seating and can be purchased online at whitefishtheatreco.org, at the WTC box office at 1 Central Ave. in Whitefish, or by calling 406-862-5371. Box office hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before performance times.