The story of Sweeney Todd first appeared as a fictional tale in the Victorian penny dreadful titled 'The String of Pearls' serialized in 1846-1847.
The musical 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' by Stephen Sondheim premiered on Broadway, bringing renewed attention to the story as a dramatic musical work.
The film adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp was released, bringing the story to a wider movie-going audience.
Benjamin Barker is wrongfully accused by Judge Turpin and sentenced to transportation, separating him from his wife and daughter.
Judge Turpin pursues Barker's wife Lucy, who later commits suicide, and takes custody of Barker's daughter Johanna, keeping her locked in his home.
After 15 years, Benjamin Barker returns to London under the alias Sweeney Todd, seeking revenge against Judge Turpin.
Todd sets up his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's pie shop on Fleet Street as part of his plan for revenge.
Mrs. Lovett suggests disposing of Todd's victims by baking them into meat pies, turning tragedy into business opportunity.
Todd kills the fraudulent barber Pirelli, initiating his killing spree.
Anthony Hope, a sailor, falls in love with Johanna and plans to rescue her from Judge Turpin.
Todd ultimately kills Judge Turpin, fulfilling his long-sought revenge.
Todd discovers Mrs. Lovett has killed his wife Lucy, leading to violent confrontation and Todd's death.
