Posted: 12/21/16 at 7:40pm
Hi all! I am a student and have been allowed to view one of the broadway recording from the NYPL. I have decided on Assassins and was wondering if anyone had any input on whether I should watch the original off broadway cast or the revival. Thank you!
Posted: 12/21/16 at 8:04pm
I only know the cast recordings and am in the minority here which prefers the revival with NPH and Michael Cerveris.
One factor for you may be that the original did not have "Something Just Broke" which was added later. There are other differences, but this is the biggest.
Updated On: 12/21/16 at 08:04 PM
Posted: 12/22/16 at 12:14pm
Original for the album, revival for watching the production at the library.
Posted: 12/22/16 at 8:03pm
revival Neil sounded amazing, Micheal gave his best performance well one of in this production. Did not see him in Fun Home. But could see why he got the tony. His U/S was amazing though
Updated On: 12/22/16 at 08:03 PM
Posted: 12/23/16 at 2:56pm
I had tickets to the revival but then it closed, so please watch it on my behalf.
Posted: 12/24/16 at 3:16am
Posted: 12/24/16 at 3:43am
There are few bigger fans of NPH than I, but Patrick Cassidy's voice is perfect for the Balladeer. I'd watch the original for him alone, but I'm sure the revival had much better production values.
Posted: 12/24/16 at 10:17am
Thanks for all the suggestions! I've decided on the revival, because I can listen to the album anytime, but if the visuals and staging are better in the reviva, I really only have one chance to see those. Thanks!
Posted: 12/24/16 at 4:01pm
Pretty sure there's a so-so quality video of the revival on Youtube - if that helpd you at all.
