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Assassins

Ages: 13+
Closing: December 19, 1989

Assassins - 1989 New York History , Info & More

Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York, NY 10036

Based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr.

The anachronistic show explores the lives of the nine presidential assassins and would-be assassins, weaving together fictional scenes where the characters interact among each other with real-life events.


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Lost Broadway Theaters Still Standing... Continued!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 28, 2025


Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!

Off-Broadway Musicals Making a Comeback: Inside the Trend of Revivals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 7, 2025


Heathers is currently playing to sold out crowds at New World Stages, the off-Broadway complex on 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. It’s a New York City return for the teen musical with a relatively short turn-around time since the original off-Broadway premiere of Heathers opened in 2014.

Karl E. Held, Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Producer, Passes Away at 63
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025


Karl E. Held, a Tony Award-nominated Broadway producer whose wide-ranging career in the performing arts spanned more than four decades, died on June 23 in New York City.

Stephen Sondheim Shows By the Numbers
by Sidney Paterra - May 10, 2025


Which Sondheim show is best? While the answer to that question is entirely subjective, it is perhaps easier to investigate which Sondheim shows have the best track records. We're breaking it down show by show, as they were created chronologically...

RAGTIME Will Return to Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2025


A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025


On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.

Creative Cauldron Celebrates Theater Grand Opening With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025


In February, Creative Cauldron will open its brand-new theater and new home in the Broad and Washington project with the production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. 

Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean's New Musical MAIDEN VOYAGE Will Have Workshop at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025


 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

The Marsh Presents First Ever IN FRONT OF YOUR EYES Performance Festival This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024


The Marsh has announce the inaugural In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival, running from August 1 to 25, 2024, showcasing a diverse array of live performances.

Full Cast Announced for ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL At The Theatre Royal
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024


Full casting for ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL has been announced for its run from October 28 to November 2, 2024, at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.

Sally Wilfert and Steve Marzullo to Present STOP THIS TRAIN at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024


Broadway songstress Sally Wilfert and music director/composer Steve Marzullo will debut their new show 'Stop This Train' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sam Lupton, Tom Major, and More Will Lead UK and Dublin Tour of ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024


The cast has been announced for the 2024/25 UK & Dublin tour of the smash hit show ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL. Find out who is starring here!

Hedgerow Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL COMEDY Adds Performances After Initial Run Sells Out
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


Don't miss out on the joy and laughter of Hedgerow Theatre's A Christmas Carol Comedy. Featuring regional favorites Brian Anthony Wilson and Christopher Patrick Mullen.

Delaware County's Beloved Tradition Continues With Hedgerow Theatre's Smash Hit A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comedy Back This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023


Delaware County’s beloved tradition continues with Hedgerow Theatre’s smash hit A Christmas Carol Comedy back this holiday season. Join the holiday spirit with Katie Leamen's fun and festive adaptation of A Christmas Carol featuring Brian Anthony Wilson and Christopher Patrick Mullen.

Debbie Gibson, KT Tunstall & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Rockers on Broadway: 30th Anniversary adds new special guests, including Debbie Gibson. Don't miss the star-studded lineup at this highly anticipated event celebrating its milestone anniversary.

KT Tunstall, LaChanze, Nick Fradiani & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY at Sony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023


Grammy Award Nominee, KT Tunstall will join Rockers on Broadway as a special guest for their 30th Anniversary on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8 pm at Sony Hall. See who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Zachary Noah Piser to Star in TIANANMEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023


Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Zachary Noah Piser takes the stage in Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Experience the emotional journey of this groundbreaking show as it explores the events of Tiananmen Square.

Remastered SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, INTO THE WOODS & ASSASSINS Recordings Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023


Fans of Stephen Sondheim will have a new way of exploring and enjoying four of his classic original cast recordings -- Company, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods and Assassins – with newly remixed and remastered editions in both Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos immersive audio experiences.

PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Nathaniel Stampley & Bryonha Marie to Lead SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023


Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler.

Megan Hilty & Lea Salonga to Star in BROADWAY IN THE PARK at the Filene Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023


Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cast for the third annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

ASSASSINS Walking Tour & More Added to SO MANY POSSIBILITIES: A SEASON OF SONDHEIM Events at Signature
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023


Signature Theatre is continuing its season-long tribute to Signature’s signature, Stephen Sondheim, with three new events.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessie Mueller & More to Honor Chita Rivera at Signature Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award. See performers and more!

Assassins History

Other Productions of Assassins

1989   New York Reading
New York
1990   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1992   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1992   West End London Revival
West End
2001   Broadway Roundabout Revival [Cancelled]
Broadway
2004   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
West End London
West End
2017   Off-Broadway Encores! Off-Center Revival
Off-Broadway

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