Assassins NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you've never seen this Sondheim classic. Rarely performed. Stephen Pasquale is incredible.

Don't see it if the subject matter bothers you.

See it if you love Stephen Sondheim musicals.

Don't see it if you aren't interested in witnessing a Stephen Sondheim masterpiece unfold right in front of you. Read more

See it if You like Sondheim, musicals of any stripe, or lyrics. Madcap revisionist scenes form history tickle your fancy.

Don't see it if You want a linear (or coherent) plot; or are uncomfortable with (noncontemporary) political commentary. Read more

See it if you are a fan of Sondheim, or want to see a smart musical with something to say

Don't see it if you want to see a musical that doesn't require thought, or want to see something polished and fully-staged (this is a concert, after all)

See it if you are already an Assassins fan, want to see a well-cast concert version, enjoy dark comedy that feels incredibly relevant and touching.

Don't see it if you don't find humor in killing presidents or in finding the deeper meaning, you do not like concert staging, you do not like Sondheim.

See it if have a sense of humor and absurdity, want Sondheim at his rawest. Cast is excellent, especially Victoria Clark

Don't see it if are sensitive to the subject matter, don't like irony

See it if you're a Sondheim fan and enjoy dark humor; if you don't mind concert-style staging versus complete sets, and like with raw acting/singing.

Don't see it if you're expecting elaborate staging and sets; you don't enjoy history-driven plot lines.

See it if you are a Sondheim fan and especially admire his less-produced shows, like an intelligent book that addresses our obsession with fame & guns

Don't see it if You want a cotton candy musical, don't like Sondheim, can't abide shows with loud noises, think killing of presidents not appropriate topic