Assassins

Assassins

2004
1h 49m
10.0

10.0/10

1 votes
History Drama
Overview

This darkly satirical musical reframes American history through the eyes of those who attempted – successfully or not – to kill US presidents. Structured as a surreal carnival sideshow, the piece weaponises American musical traditions – vaudeville, folk ballads, barbershop quartets, patriotic Sousa-style marches and Bacharach pop – to undercut the myth of the “American Dream,” exposing how frustration, alienation and entitlement can curdle into violence.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Roundabout Theatre Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

government assassin broadway musical assassination attempt usa history history president of the united states stephen sondheim

Quick Facts

Release Date April 22, 2004
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Becky Ann Baker
Becky Ann Baker

Sara Jane Moore

James Barbour
James Barbour

Leon Czolgosz

Mario Cantone
Mario Cantone

Samuel Byck

Michael Cerveris
Michael Cerveris

John Wilkes Booth

Mary Catherine Garrison
Mary Catherine Garrison

Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme

Alexander Gemignani
Alexander Gemignani

John Hinckley Jr.

Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris

The Balladeer / Lee Harvey Oswald

Marc Kudisch
Marc Kudisch

The Proprietor

Jeffrey Kuhn
Jeffrey Kuhn

Giuseppe Zangara

Denis O'Hare
Denis O'Hare

Charles Guiteau

James Clow
James Clow

James Blaine / President Gerald Ford / Ensemble

Merwin Foard
Merwin Foard

President James Garfield / Ensemble

Key Crew

Joe Mantello
Director
John Weidman
Writer