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Assassins

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim · Book by John Weidman

  • Dates19–28 May 2005
  • VenueZenith Theatre, Chatswood, Sydney
  • StatusPast
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Assassins is a bold, razor-sharp musical that dives into the minds of nine people who killed or tried to kill a President of the United States, blending dark comedy with chilling truths.

Set in a surreal carnival, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s show exposes their motives – from fame-seeking to delusion – against the backdrop of a warped American Dream, in a mix of ballads, anthems and biting satire.

Company

  • DirectorTom Sweeney
  • Musical directorMark Pigot
  • Creative teamSet design — Simon Greer Producers — Steven Brandon, Michael Lewis & Barry Fitzgibbon Publicity — Geoff Sirmai, Watchdog Communications
  • CastWarren Blood Andrew Castle Mark Dibben Adam Gelin Sophia Hill Clive Hobson Katherine Legge Anthony Levin Michael Lewis Michael O'Neill — John Hinckley Alana Piper Matt Reynolds James Stevenson Joy Sweeney

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