Photo Flash: First Look at The Players Theatre's BARBICIDE, Opening Tonight!

One of New York's "Adventurous New Companies" takes on a haunting reflection of the Sweeney Todd Legend in the The Theatre Project production of Sean Pomposello's new play, BARBICIDE. Directed by Christian Amato, the production will feature the developmental cast led by NYtheatre.com Person of the Year, Arthur Aulisi and Paulette Oliva.

The two will share the stage as Toddesco and Ms. Lionetti, among others, inspired by one of theatre's legendary murderous duos. They will be joined by Douglas Sharf and Angie Atkinson as a sailor and concubine who's paths cross, love forms, and disaster follows.

Tickets can be purchased at TheaterMania.com or by calling (212) 352-3101.

Photo Credit: Kelly Marsh/The Theatre Project

Arthur Aulisi and Douglas Sharf

Paulette Oliva and Arthur Aulisi

Arthur Aulisi and Douglas Sharf

Arthur Aulisi and Paulette Oliva

Angie Atkinson