Assassins (2004)
2004 · 1h 49m · History, Drama
Genres: History, Drama
This darkly satirical musical reframes American history through the eyes of those who attempted – successfully or not – to kill US presidents. Structured as a surreal carnival sideshow, the piece weaponises American musical traditions – vaudeville, folk ballads, barbershop quartets, patriotic…
Director: Joe Mantello
Writers: John Weidman
Music by: Stephen Sondheim
Cast
Becky Ann Baker as Sara Jane MooreJames Barbour as Leon CzolgoszMario Cantone as Samuel ByckMichael Cerveris as John Wilkes BoothMary Catherine Garrison as Lynette "Squeaky" FrommeAlexander Gemignani as John Hinckley Jr.Neil Patrick Harris as The Balladeer / Lee Harvey OswaldMarc Kudisch as The ProprietorJeffrey Kuhn as Giuseppe ZangaraDenis O'Hare as Charles GuiteauJames Clow as James Blaine / President Gerald Ford / EnsembleMerwin Foard as President James Garfield / EnsembleMore like this
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