Stephen Sondheim: Assassins - Vocal Selections

Stephen Sondheim: Assassins - Vocal Selections

Stephen Sondheim: Assassins - Vocal Selections

Stephen Sondheim: Assassins - Vocal Selections

Stephen Sondheim: Assassins - Vocal Selections

Overview

This musical, with a book by John Weidman, explores the history of presidential assassination in America, from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley, Jr. Assassins climaxes in a surreal sequence where the assassins convince Lee Harvey Oswald that his act is the only way he will connect – with them, with history, and with the world. Newly edited, with new music engravings, added songs, articles and photos.

Authors

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) wrote the music and lyrics for Saturday Night (1954), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), The Frogs (1974), Pacific Overtures (1976), Sweene ...

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