Assassins

Musical

Writers: John Weidman Stephen Sondheim

Context

Assassins first premiered off Broadway at Playwrights Horizon on December 18, 1990 to mixed reviews. This production ran until February 16, 1991, playing only 72 performances. The very next year on October 29, Assassins had its London premiere at the Donmar Warehouse. This production had nearly the exact same fate as its predecessor, closing on January 9, 1993 after playing only 76 performances.

The Roundabout Theatre Company was set to give Assassins its Broadway debut in 2001, but due to the subject matter becoming even more sensitive after the events of September 11, 2001, the production

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