Sutton Foster; Aaron Tveit.Photo:getty (2)
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Aaron TveitandSutton Fosterare teaming up for aSweeney Toddtakeover.
Josh GrobanandAnnaleigh Ashfordbegan in the roles when the revival of the Stephen Sondheim horror musicalkicked off earlier this year in March. Groban, 42, and Ashford, 38, will have their final performance on Sunday, Jan. 14.
“There’s a new deadly duo in town — Fleet Street is honored to welcome Aaron Tveit as Sweeney Todd and Sutton Foster as Mrs. Lovett beginning February 9. #AttendTheTale,” the show’s official account posted on Instagram alongside aphoto of the costarsin character.
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Tveit, 40, most recently starred as Christian in Broadway’sMoulin Rouge! The Musical,for which he won a Tony Award.
Foster, 48, starred opposite Hugh Jackman in a recentMusic Manrevival. TheYoungerstar is the winner of two Tony Awards: best actress in a musical forAnything Goesin 2011 andThoroughly Modern Milliein 2002.
On his Instagram page, Tveitteasedof their casting, “How about a shave?” And Fosterwrotesimply “Lovett” on her page.
Groban wrote on hisInstagram Storythat he is “excited to pass the torch on to these beauts as @sweeneytoddbway continues its journey!! Can’t wait to see what work… waits….” He added, “Knock ‘em dead.”
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in “Music Man” on June 12, 2022.Theo Wargo/Getty
In past interviews, Tveit has expressed interest in playing Sweeney Todd onstage. Hetold Pentain January, “In terms of musical theater, I’ve always wanted to play George inSunday in the Park with Georgeand Sweeney Todd inSweeney Todd.I was in theLes Mismovie as Enjolras but I’d like to be Jean Valjean when I’m a bit older.”
“I haven’t played many princes — that’s the thing I like to say. I have not really been a love interest,” he added. “I’ve done a little bit more off-center things and I find myself more drawn to conflicted characters and flawed people.”
Tickets forSweeney Toddare availableonline.
source: people.com
