Assassins
Synopsis
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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Assassins Broadway (2004) Subtitled
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-06
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Becky Ann Baker
Sara Jane Moore
James Barbour
Leon Czolgosz
Mario Cantone
Samuel Byck
Michael Cerveris
John Wilkes Booth
Mary Catherine Garrison
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme
Alexander Gemignani
John Hinckley Jr.
Neil Patrick Harris
The Balladeer / Lee Harvey Oswald
Marc Kudisch
The Proprietor
Jeffrey Kuhn
Giuseppe Zangara
Denis O'Hare
Charles Guiteau
James Clow
James Blaine / President Gerald Ford / Ensemble
Merwin Foard
President James Garfield / Ensemble
Eamon Foley
Billy / Ensemble
Kendra Kassebaum
Ensemble
Anne L. Nathan
Emma Goldman / Ensemble
Brandon Wardell
David Herold / Ensemble
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Mantello
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Charles L. Gilbert, Jr.
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Assassins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Roundabout Theatre Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Mantello
Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Charles L. Gilbert, Jr.
Stephen Sondheim
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Mantello
Director
Susan Hilferty
Costume Design
John Weidman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assassins
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What is Assassins about?
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.
Who directed Assassins?
Assassins was directed by Joe Mantello.
Who stars in Assassins?
The principal cast of Assassins includes Becky Ann Baker, James Barbour, Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris, Mary Catherine Garrison.
When was Assassins released and how long is it?
Assassins was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Assassins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assassins was composed by Stephen Sondheim.
Is Assassins based on a book or true story?
Assassins is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Weidman".