“Someone tell the story. Someone sing the song. Every now and then the country goes a little wrong. Every now and then a madman’s bound to come along. Doesn’t stop the story — story’s pretty strong. Doesn’t change the song…"
Assassins, a multi-Tony Award-winning theatrical masterpiece, blends Sondheim's brilliant lyrics and captivating music with a sweeping narrative that delves into America's obsession with fame and the extreme lengths some go to achieve it. This bold, original, disturbing and alarmingly funny musical gathers nine individuals, who either assassinated or attempted to assassinate U.S. Presidents, in a shooting gallery. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, Assassins defies boundaries, creating a chilling journey where assassins from different eras converge, interact, and incite each other towards drastic actions in pursuit of a twisted vision of the American Dream. The Los Angeles Times calls Assassins, "sidesplitting and sobering in equal measure." The Associated Press states, "It's a brilliant show, filled with dark, demented humor."
WARNING:
Assassins contains mature themes, including depictions of violence, simulated gun use and gunshots, strong language, sexual assault, use of a racial slur, and references to real-life events. The musical explores complex and potentially sensitive topics such as mental illness, political extremism, and the motivations behind acts of violence. It is intended for a mature audience.
Cast
The Proprietor: Americo R. Salvi
The Balladeer: Omar Sandakly
John Wilkes Booth: Thom Brown III
Charles Guiteau: Ethan Sachs
Leon Czolgosz: Derek Petti
Giuseppe Zangara: Lu DeJesus
Samuel Byck: Matt Griffiths
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme: Em Kramm
Sara Jane Moore: Sheri Sanders
John Hinckley: Violet Falkowski
Ensemble: Elizabeth Bottoni
Ensemble: Graeme Kennedy
Ensemble: David Lally
Ensemble: Loretta Lawson
Ensemble: Kat Lee
Ensemble: Caleb Morgan
Ensemble: D'Arcee C. Neal
Orchestra
Conductor/Keyboard - Aron J. Smith
Keyboard II - Clio Janis
Reeds I - Rick Sadlon
Reeds II - Pat Lombardo
Guitar/Banjo - John Tough
Bass - Jim Andrews
Trumpet - Pete Roe
Percussion - Nate Dobas
Crew
Music & Lyrics By Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Based on an Idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Director: Noah Golden
Producers: Lara Morton & Elizabeth Santaus
Musical Director: Aron Smith
Stage Manager: T.M. Gadomski
Choreographer: Virginia Skinner
Tech Director: Eric Wolff
Sound Design: Rich Ives
Scenic Design: April Chateauneuf
Costume Designer: Laura Feist
Lighting Designer: Hannah S. Wollan
Playwrights Horizons, Inc - New York City produced Assassins Off-Broadway in 1990.
Assassins is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com