Sondheim's 'Assassins' Illuminates Nine Dark Hearts by Peter Marks
Any doubt as to whether "Assassins" can be mentioned in the same breath as "Sweeney Todd" or "Follies" should now be put to rest. Joe Mantello's spectacular production for the Roundabout Theatre Company reveals it at long last to be one of Stephen Sondheim's most original, disturbing and exquisitely scored shows.