Assassins

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 9:39pm

I'm seeing a production of this tomorrow night in Chicago at the Storefront Theatre.
Any comments, heads ups etc?

[DramaDork925]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 9:42pm

I'm auditioning for it Tuesday... I have to say it is my favorite show.

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 9:45pm

Merde for your audition. :)
I've somehow never seen this show.
I own the OBCR and revival CDs but have never been able to listen to more than "Unworthy of Your Love" and "The Ballad of Booth".
I'm hoping this highly praised production can get me over the hump.

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 9:45pm

Sadly, I still have never seen this performed. I think the score is absolutely brilliant. Have a great time!

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 9:52pm

Thanks. :)

I danced in a ballet based on a Twilight Zone story called Willoughby. It was cool. Are you familiar with the TZ episode or ballet?

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 10:05pm

I've seen it twice at two different theaters -- one really screwed up version and one brilliant version. I hope you see what I saw when I saw the brilliant version.

Boy, that sounds like a tongue twister.

Have fun!

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 10:08pm

Thanks Gav.
Fingers crossed.
I saw original Sweeney three times, original Into The Woods, original SITPWG and Bounce in Chicago. So sorry I missed the Bway revival of Assassins.

[timote316]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 11:21pm

Brilliant show. If you want something to be prepared for, be prepared for gunshots... and lots. Especially from Sara Jane Moore

[M J R]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:24am

The recent revival on broadway was the best thing I've ever seen, period. Such a brilliant piece. Enjoy!

[Millie42]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 1:00am

Definitely the smartest show I've ever seen.

Very thought provoking. It has the perfect blend of comedy and disturbing material.
If you see it with the right cast it will pretty much rock your world.

[RENTingFAME]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:51am

I'll be going to see it as well, Glebb. Not the same day, but sometime soon. Be sure to let me know what you think!

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:54am

Fingers crossed.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 2:56pm

It's gotten some nice reviews, I'm hoping to catch it myself. I hope you post a review Glebb!

[Millie Lammoreaux]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 4:40pm

Saw the revival on Broadway and, sad to say, I admired it more than enjoyed it. The staging was far too static. Enjoyed some of the songs (especially "Unworthy of Your Love") and performances, though. Regardless, it deserves to be seen, if only as an antidote to the excessive Bushism of the past six years.

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 4:42pm

Getting nervous here.
God I hope I like. I hope I like it......

[Millie Lammoreaux]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 4:45pm

Don't get me wrong--it's definitely worth seeing. Go and enjoy, and let us/me know what you think.

p.s. I remember the Willoughby episode of Twilight Zone. Sister's a big TZ fan.

Updated On: 5/27/06 at 04:45 PM

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 4:45pm

LOL - cuz.....

[Millie Lammoreaux]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 4:46pm

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 11:11pm

Damn, damn, damn - how did I manage to miss this one on Broadway?

I was enthralled this evening.
What a great ghost story.
I'm looking at the revival CD (just loaded to iPod - thanks Undi!) and it seems as if what I saw tonight was based on the revival just on a very small scale.
I really liked this production but the Broadway revival cast looks outrageous!

Yay, a new Sondheim for me to love.

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/28/06 at 8:33pm

Everybody's got the right to be happy.

[Millie42]

Posted: 5/28/06 at 11:38pm

So glad you liked it, Glebb!

[Glebb]

Posted: 5/28/06 at 11:40pm

Thank you Millie. :)

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 5/28/06 at 11:59pm

Is it worth a 3 hour road trip?

[ally_kay_on_broadway]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 2:21am

well...it is a sondheim musical, and i believe that this one especially- is worth seeing. Its so different, and it gives you a great understanding on just how different musicals can be.

The music was...well..not my favorite (i just saw it last night, actually) but im going to buy the soundtrack anyway, and REALLY listen to it. I'm sure my mind will change.

I definitely recommend catching it. It opens your eyes, and has some good laughs in it as well.

[Hello Dawley]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 2:24am

I absolutely love Assassins. I played John Hinckley last December and I had a blast. I just wish I lived closer to Chicago so I could check this production out.