Assassins
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr.
Low-priced Previews Mar 14 - Mar 22, 2013
Bold, original, thought-provoking and alarmingly funny! Winner of five Tony Awards!
Assassins lays bare the lives of nine men and women who assassinated or attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. From Charles Guiteau to John Hinckley, John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, Assassins explores the underbelly of the American Dream and our right ‘to be happy.’
Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s groundbreaking musical take us on a musical rollercoaster ride.
“Sidesplitting and sobering in equal measure, this is the most provocative musical in years.” – Los Angeles Times
Please Note: This production contains strong language, smoking, simulated gunfire and flashing lights.