Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Directed by: Jerry Zaks
Book by: John Weidman
Based on an idea by Charles S. Gilbert, Jr.


Assassins follows the stories of nine assassins and would-be-assassins over 120 years of American history. Read the complete show synopsis.

For a more detailed look at the show, browse through the lyrics.

 
 

Unique, innovative and disturbingly funny, this is probably one of the most controversial musicals ever written. Read a bit more about the real assassins, or a bit about the development of the musical.


There are two recordings of this show available, and they're both wonderful in their own way. I really enjoy them both. Read my reviews of the CDs, or listen to a clip from one of my favourite songs.

I had hoped to see the Broadway production in 2001, with Douglas Sills, but that production was cancelled. :-( Luckily, the idea was revived, and the show finally had a Broadway opening in 2004, with a really amazing cast! Read more about my experience with the show.

There are some great roles in this show, and as a result, there have been some absolutely amazing actors to take them on - read some of my thoughts on just a few of my favourites.

Once you're done looking around here, check out some of the other Assassins websites that are out there.


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