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Ramin Karimloo to Lead Birmingham Rep’s Sweeney Todd This Summer

The Rep mounts a fresh take guided by Artistic Director Joe Murphy with designs by Elin Steele.

Overview

  • Performances are scheduled at The Rep in Birmingham from July 4 to August 9, 2026.
  • Joe Murphy directs the production with design by Elin Steele and musical supervision by Dr. John Rigby.
  • Initial casting confirms Karimloo in the title role, with additional roles to be announced by casting director Abby Galvin.
  • The revival is part of The Rep’s 2026/27 season and will play in the venue’s main House auditorium.
  • Stephen Sondheim’s musical features music and lyrics by Sondheim, a book by Hugh Wheeler, and an adaptation from Christopher Bond.