Cho Seungwoo and Jeon Mido Reunite in "Sweeney Todd" After 10 Years... Opening This December

OD Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Production

Returning After Four Years

Kang Pilseok Joins the Cast; First Performances for Kim Jutaek, Kim Sohyun, and Park Jiyeon

Cho Seungwoo and Jeon Mido will star as the male and female leads in the 10th anniversary production of the musical "Sweeney Todd," opening this December.

According to musical production company OD Company on the 6th, Cho Seungwoo, Kang Pilseok, and Kim Jutaek have been cast as Sweeney Todd in the 10th anniversary production of "Sweeney Todd," which will open on December 4 at the D-Cube Link Art Center in Seoul. Jeon Mido, Kim Sohyun, and Park Jiyeon will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett.

"Sweeney Todd" premiered in Korea in 2007, and OD Company introduced a new production in 2016. After subsequent runs in 2019 and 2022, it returns to the stage after four years.

The musical tells the story of Benjamin Barker, a barber in 19th-century London who, after being falsely accused and exiled, returns under the name Sweeney Todd to take revenge against Judge Turpin, who stole his family, and the world. The show was written and composed by Stephen Sondheim, a master of American musicals known for works such as "Company" and "Into the Woods." It is famous for its unique blend of thriller and black comedy.

For Cho Seungwoo, this marks his return to the role of Sweeney Todd after seven years. He appeared in OD Company's initial 2016 production and the 2019 revival. Kang Pilseok participated in the 2022 run, while baritone-turned-musical-actor Kim Jutaek, known for his roles in "The Phantom of the Opera" and "The Last Empress," will play Sweeney Todd for the first time this season.

Jeon Mido, who plays Mrs. Lovett, the owner of the pie shop who assists Sweeney Todd in his revenge, returns after ten years since performing with Cho Seungwoo in the 2016 production. Kim Sohyun and Park Jiyeon will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett for the first time this season.

Seo Youngjoo, Kim Daejong, and Ji Hyunjun have been cast as Judge Turpin, the source of all the tragedy. Among them, Ji Hyunjun is joining the production for the first time this season.

Many young actors are also joining the cast. The role of Anthony, the sailor who rescues Sweeney Todd and falls in love with his daughter Johanna, will be played by Yoon Seungwoo and Choi Jaewoong. Hwang Sunjong and Kang Byunghun have been double-cast as Tobias, the young boy who works in Mrs. Lovett's pie shop, while Seong Minjae and Jang Hyerin will double as Sweeney Todd's daughter Johanna.

OD Company's production of "Sweeney Todd" won three awards including the Grand Prize, Best Leading Actress, and Best New Actor at the 1st Korea Musical Awards. Its 2019 revival received the award for Best Production (over 400 seats) at the 4th Korea Musical Awards.

OD Company producer Shinchunsoo said, "Rather than focusing on the significance of the 10th anniversary, we aim to capture the excitement we felt when first bringing this show to the stage and to deliver the tension and genre-driven pleasure created by the work's bold and sharp narrative. We will present the essence of the show powerfully through the synergy between original cast members and the new actors joining the production."

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