Renton Civic Theatre opens its fall season Sept. 18 with a production of “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

Based on an infamous English urban legend of an unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife, “Sweeney Todd” has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.

The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up.

With a book by Hugh Wheeler and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, “Sweeney Todd” is the winner of eight Tony awards including Best Musical of 1979.

The play will run from Sept. 18 to Oct. 3, with shows on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and available at the box office or on the website at www.rentoncivitheatre.com