Sweeney Todd is a musical thriller with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. The tale is about a 19th century barber who goes on a murderous rampage. Returning to London, Sweeney Todd is looking for revenge against the evil Judge Turpin who framed Todd, abducted his wife and sent him to prison for 15 years. Renting a room for his barbers practice over Mrs. Lovetts struggling pie shop, Todds thirst for revenge soon expands to include not only the Judge but also his unfortunate customers. Meanwhile, Mrs. Lovett adds a new ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up, and the carnage has only just begun!