Assassins NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You love historically-minded musicals that show another side of America's greatest villains, upbeat and great songs, and great actors.

Don't see it if You would be annoyed by actors being off book for most but not all of a show, or dislike shows that talk cavalierly about violence. Read more

See it if you like art that examines what happens when one's raised on a dream that doesn't come true, have a love of historical dramas, or Sondheim!

Don't see it if you do not like historical/political drama, are looking for a family-friendly show, or are very scared of gunshots. Read more

See it if you want to see a perfectly cast show. Want to see a rarely produced show done excellently.

Don't see it if If you're not open to something a little different. Find the subject of the title disturbing.

See it if you love Sondheim at his wittiest

Don't see it if the story line of Presidential assassins doesn't appeal to you. It's a bit dark

See it if you want a beautifully cast, sung and acted version of the show

Don't see it if you mind a few staging gaffes or don't want to see how this show has aged (brilliantly, it turns out) Read more

See it if you're in for a provoking night at the theatre with great performers and a beautifully-written book

Don't see it if you like simple, linear stories; you don't like complex ideas about humanizing people good or bad

See it if a fan of Sondheim, great singing

Don't see it if you're not into semi staged concert versions of plays

See it if You love theatre. You love musicals that are more challenging and leave open ended questions. You want to be challenged.

Don't see it if You are a literal minded, over-zealous right winger. Read more