Independent Arts News Reporting The Tony-Winning Musical Thriller “Sweeney Todd” hits Music Mountain Theatre Stage
Reported on Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Pictured Above: The Cast of the Tony-winning musical thriller, Sweeney Todd – now on stage at Music Mountain Theatre. Photo Credit: John Posada.
NEWSROOM POST: LAMBERTVILLE, NEW JERSEY
“Sweeney Toddl” is a limited engagement of 12 performances at Music Mountain - on stage October 17 through November 2, 2025
Lambertville, NJ — Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd in this Tony-winning musical with a score by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, based on the play by Christopher Bond. It’s a story of love and murder set in 19th century London, where an unjustly exiled barber returns home seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him. Todd soon joins failing pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett in a plan to satisfy his thirst for blood and her need for fresh meat … and the carnage has only begun!
MMT’s production has direction by Liz Gonzalez, choreography by Louis Palena, musical direction by Jared Williams, scenic design by McAfee Madding, costume design by Jordan Brennan, lighting design by Chris Cichon, and sound design by Nick Bates. The cast includes Louis Palena (Sweeney Todd), Lauren Brader (Mrs. Lovett), Connor Riley (Anthony), Lyndsey Schaefer (Johanna), Libby Kane (Beggar Woman), Matt Keelan (Tobias), Alex Klein (Pirelli), Alexander Minter (Beadle), and David Whiteman (Judge Turpin).
Above: Promo reel of the Sweeney Todd production at Music Mountain Theatre. Photo Credit: MMT website.
The ensemble includes Elizabeth Axler, Ian Bethmann, Sally Graham Bethmann, Hayley Birnbaum, Jessica Briggs, Korey Donaghy, Jennifer Fischer, Michael Gearty, Michael Hall, Ian Love, Riley Malone, Alison McMullen, Jenny McNiven, Amanda Romig, Theresa M. Smith, Jeff Stephens, Morgan Tarrant, Zachary Uzupis, and Bill Weir.
“Sweeney Todd” is a limited engagement of 12 performances only from October 17 through November 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM. Tickets are $32 for adults ($30 for students, seniors, and military) and can be purchased at musicmountaintheatre.org, in person at the box office, or by calling 609.397.3337. It’s never too late to subscribe and save with a subscription package for the 2025 season. Subscriptions are valid through December.
Pictured Above: The Cast of the Tony-winning musical thriller, Sweeney Todd – now on stage at Music Mountain Theatre. Photo Credit: John Posada.
This production is made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
In addition to mainstage productions, MMT offers young audience shows throughout the year. The next show is MMT’s “Great Pumpkin” from October 11-25, followed by MMT’s “The Snow Queen’s Frozen Adventure” from November 1-22. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 11 AM and 1 PM, and tickets are just $12.
Music Mountain Theatre is located at 1483 Route 179 in Lambertville, New Jersey. Ticketing and more information can be found at musicmountaintheatre.org
Pictured Above: The interior/house at Music Mountain Theatre. Photo Credit: MMT website.
