Sweeney Todd

1800

In two books, Peter Haining argued that Sweeney Todd was a historical figure who committed his crimes around 1800.

1814

A Tale of Terror of the Seas and the Mysteries of the City by "Captain Merry" (a pseudonym used by American author Harry Hazel, 1814–1889). In 1865, the French novelist Paul H.C.

1835

==External links== The String of Pearls etext of the 1846/47 penny dreadful that first featured Sweeney Todd Listen to CBC Stage 47: "Sweeney Todd" with Maver Moore BBC Radio 4 Extra – 1835: 2.

1846

This penny dreadful was published in 18 weekly parts, in Edward Lloyd's The People's Periodical and Family Library, issues 7–24, published 21 November 1846 to 20 March 1847.

==External links== The String of Pearls etext of the 1846/47 penny dreadful that first featured Sweeney Todd Listen to CBC Stage 47: "Sweeney Todd" with Maver Moore BBC Radio 4 Extra – 1835: 2.

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1847

This penny dreadful was published in 18 weekly parts, in Edward Lloyd's The People's Periodical and Family Library, issues 7–24, published 21 November 1846 to 20 March 1847.

In February/March 1847, before the serial was even completed, George Dibdin Pitt adapted The String of Pearls as a melodrama for the Britannia Theatre in Hoxton, east London.

It was in this alternative version of the tale, rather than the original, that Todd acquired his catchphrase: "I'll polish him off". Lloyd published another, lengthier, penny part serial from 1847–1848, with 92 episodes.

1850

It was then published in book form in 1850 as The String of Pearls, subtitled "The Barber of Fleet Street.

1865

A Tale of Terror of the Seas and the Mysteries of the City by "Captain Merry" (a pseudonym used by American author Harry Hazel, 1814–1889). In 1865, the French novelist Paul H.C.

1906

Weston, a songwriter active from 1906 to 1934. "Sweeney Todd" by Brotha Lynch Hung, a song about a modern-day murderer who takes the character's name and modus operandi. TODD.

1924

The play was produced on Broadway in 1924 at the Frazee Theatre, starring Robert Vivian as Sweeney Todd and Rafaela Ottiano as Mrs.

1934

Weston, a songwriter active from 1906 to 1934. "Sweeney Todd" by Brotha Lynch Hung, a song about a modern-day murderer who takes the character's name and modus operandi. TODD.

1947

Watson uncover evidence that may prove his sanity. In 1947, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's CBC Stage Series broadcast a radio adaptation by Ronald Hambleton of the George Dibdin Pitt play starring Mavor Moore as Todd, Jane Mallett as Mrs.

1956

Stanley Holloway, who recorded it in 1956, attributed it to R.

1973

The musical, based on Christopher Bond's 1973 play of the same name, significantly deepened Todd’s character.

1979

The show opened on Broadway in 1979 and in London's West End in 1980.

1980

The show opened on Broadway in 1979 and in London's West End in 1980.

1993

The production was directed by Andrew Allan, with original music composed by Lucio Agostini. In 1994, the 1993 National Theatre production was adapted and recorded for radio and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 with Denis Quilley as Todd and Julia McKenzie as Mrs.

1994

The production was directed by Andrew Allan, with original music composed by Lucio Agostini. In 1994, the 1993 National Theatre production was adapted and recorded for radio and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 with Denis Quilley as Todd and Julia McKenzie as Mrs.

2010

It originally aired on NBC on October 7, 2010. ===In comics=== The character of Sweeney Todd is presented as a villain in Marc Andreyko's Manhunter series, wherein he appears as a ghost which possesses men (causing them to resemble him) and murders women.

2011

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2014

A new version of this production was broadcast in September 2014, this time with Bryn Terfel as Todd, Emma Thompson as Mrs.




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