(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street weekends from November 13-22, 2026. Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tonys, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Directed by Jackie NG, the cast includes BJ Hemann (Sweeney Todd), Alexa Teebo (Mrs. Lovett), Jason Bischak (Anthony), Jason Benjamin (Judge Turpin), Carol Cornicelli (Beggar Woman), Missy Renwick (Johanna), Ronni McAllister (The Beadle), Jeff Andrew (Adolfo Pirelli), Elliott Hemann (Tobias Ragg), and Ronnie D. Carney (Jonas Fogg). The ensemble includes Melanie Ashley, Louisa Benjamin, Devin Boan, Sarah Davis, Ooshene Fox, Emile Hsu, Kelsey Kilduff, and Emma Thayer.
Performances take place Fridays at 7:00pm; Saturdays at 1:00pm & 7:00pm; and Sundays at 1:00pm. There is an additional 7:00pm performance on Sunday, November 15th. Tickets are available for purchase online. The venue is located at 10 Durand Road in Maplewood, New Jersey.
The Strollers are supported by The Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture, and are a 501(c) nonprofit organization. Established in 1932, The Strollers strive to provide an opportunity for artistic and dramatic education and enjoyment for its members and the community. Each year they produce a season consisting of two plays, one musical, as well as a children's theater production in midwinter.
The Strollers welcome anyone with an interest in the arts and a willingness to work toward a common goal, whether onstage or behind the scenes. Their diverse body of performers and patrons includes people of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you have always been a theater person or just enjoy the fun of working on a creative project, The Maplewood Strollers welcomes you.
Monday, October 26, 2026
@ 5:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ
Senior citizens (55+) are invited to join area teachers and their students for a free play reading of select scenes from “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Christopher Sergel’s adaption of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel.
There are multiple performances including:
Monday, October 26, 2026
@ 8:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
@ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
Toms River, NJ
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall
Hillside, NJ
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
@ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
