A dark and funny look at the end of the American dream - Stephen Sondheim lifts musical theatre to new heights of brilliance. Dallas November 22 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald panicking and alone lifts a gun to his own head and prepares to die. Everyone who has tried to kill the President of the United States appears to help him change his mind. They may well succeed - these are men and women who will do anything to get famous. Paperback
'Nothing quite prepares you for the disturbing brilliance of Assassins' New York Times
'Dark demented humour as horrifying as it is hilarious' Associated Press
'Intelligent and thrilling musical theatre. Dazzling in its originality' Theaterweek