Macabre Musical 'Sweeney Todd' Funds Student Scholarships

The Oakton Educational Foundation will sponsor a benefit performance of the macabre musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m., at the College’s Studio One, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines. You’ll never look at barbers and meat pies the same way again!

Proceeds will benefit the Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $20 and include a reception after the show.

After a decade of wrongful imprisonment, Sweeney Todd thirsts for revenge over the men who rigged his conviction and destroyed his family in 19th-century London. With the help of his sinister landlady Mrs. Lovett, he embarks on a bloody, malevolent campaign. This story of vengeance and culinary horror is not for the faint of heart!

Also, enjoy a special $5 preview, Thursday, November 14, at 8 p.m.

Regular performances are scheduled:

·        Friday, November 15, at 8 p.m.

·        Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m.

·        Thursday, November 21, at 8 p.m.

·        Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m.

·        Saturday, November 23, at 8 p.m.

·        Sunday, November 24, at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for general admission; $8 for students and seniors; and $6 for groups of 15 or more. Call (847) 635-1900 to purchase.