Assassins (Theater 2020)
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Assassins (Theater 2020)
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Assassins (Theater 2020) NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%
(37 Ratings)
Positive
86%
Mixed
14%
Negative
0%
Members say
Great singing, Entertaining, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Clever

About the Show

Theater 2020 presents Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s musical about the people who have attempted to kill or successfully assassinated U.S. Presidents.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (37)

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134 Reviews | 34 Followers
91
Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Great singing, Intelligent

See it if you enjoy a thrillingly sung version of the Stephen Sondheim/John Weidman masterpiece.

Don't see it if you require a full orchestra and elaborate scenery.

353 Reviews | 64 Followers
88
Exceeded my expectations

See it if Terrific cast,nicely staged.I didn't miss having a set or an orchestra at all. The actors kept it moving right along. Stand out performances

Don't see it if Don't sit dead center. You'll have a gun pointed at your face multiple times. A little disconcerting.

188 Reviews | 71 Followers
85
Disconcerting, Ambitious, Great direction, Vivid characterization

See it if you want to see an excellent production of a hard show by a small theater. They make use of their space well.

Don't see it if you'll be bothered by guns pointing directly at the audience, lack of props. Usual "this is about killing presidents" apply.

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506 Reviews | 1005 Followers
85
Clever, Entertaining, Great staging

See it if you want to see a nice local group that dares to try. Clever use of the theater and in BROOKLYN.. How can one miss Sondheim with a (cont)

Don't see it if you expect a spectacle and are easily upset by U.S. disasters Read more

146 Reviews | 34 Followers
85
Absorbing, Great acting, Great singing, Entertaining, Great writing

See it if You like good acting and singing in a somewhat quirky play. Standout performance by Dans Bernard as Squeaky but entire cast great

Don't see it if You don’t like off Broadway minimalist production or subject matter

134 Reviews | 22 Followers
84
Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Great singing, Intelligent

See it if You enjoy history and it is very accurate

Don't see it if Not for young kids. Too violent

61 Reviews | 53 Followers
83
Entertaining, Great singing, Clever, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You are curious about one of Stephen Sondheim's lesser-known works. You're intrigued by the subject matter of a review of various assassins.

Don't see it if You find actors brandishing guns about the stage distasteful. You don't like his songs. You want to leave the theater humming or whistling.

189 Reviews | 235 Followers
81
Some great acting and singing, Entertaining

See it if You are a Sondheim fan and/or want to support a community theater with some talented members. Jana Bernard’s performance was great.

Don't see it if You are not comfortable with a play about killings and attempted killings of presidents of the United States.

Critic Reviews (1)

BroadwayWorld
February 27th, 2018

"Nothing short of brilliant - especially when presented by Brooklyn Heights' own Theater 2020...Molded into something so beautiful by the cast and crew...The show is undeniably great. It is not only the immense talent of a flawless cast, but just how this rather unnerving plot ensnares its audience to the point of not only massive applause, but that of massive appreciation...Just ridiculously riveting (and a wonderful history lesson to boot)."
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