Eat the rich, literally.

Together, the pair plan her escape, setting the pure-hearted sailor on a course for danger.

But Groban brings a bit of humor to Todd too.

Sweeney Todd on Broadway. Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Sweeney Todd.Credit: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

while Groban’s Todd utilizes her affections for his own violent gains.

And that’s not even mentioning its music.

Noticeably missing from the performance, however, is the musical’s iconic blaring whistle.

Sweeney Todd on Broadway. Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban in ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’.Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

The show still keeps pace well even its elimination, but it’s absence might leave longtimeSweeneyfans disappointed.

The revival is also, unfortunately, a little light on the overall bloodshed.

Attend the tale you won’t regret it.A

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