Bold, original, disturbing, and alarmingly funny, ASSASSINS is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written.
This American of musicals lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream.
ASSASSINS requires skilled singers who can act. This is an ideal choice for mature audiences and will challenge your designers as they try to recreate famous moments and people in America's history.
Tony Awards and Nominations for ASSASSINS
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Dead Man's Cell Phone
AS220 Black Box (3/27 - 4/6) | |
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Red Baraat Festival of Colors
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2nd THURSDAY BLUES
The Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery (11/14 - 6/12) | |
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Picnic Written by William Inge
The Arctic Playhouse (3/27 - 4/13) | |
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Some Like It Hot
Providence Performing Arts Center (4/22 - 4/27) | |
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Providence Performing Arts Center (6/10 - 6/15) | |
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Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery (3/13 - 3/13) | |
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