Yale Rep to stage ‘Assassins,’ Stephen Sondheim’s ‘musical masterpiece’
The Yale Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with a new production of the Tony Award-winning play “Assassins.” The production, which will be staged through April 8 at the University Theatre, 222 York St., is directed by James Bundy, with book by John Weidman and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Opening night is Thursday, March 23.
The play is described by the organizers as a “musical masterpiece,” and the Yale Rep website provides this description of the play: “United in states of disillusionment and alienation, nine men and women emerge from the shadows of the 19th and 20th centuries to take what they believe is their best — and only — shot at the American Dream. Fueled by our national populism in politics and in song, this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece is a bone-chilling thrill ride through U.S. history.”
The creative team includes Andrea Grody (music director), Daniel Schlosberg (associate music director), David Dorfman (musical staging), Riccardo Hernandez (scenic designer), Ilona Somogyi (costume designer), Yi Zhao (lighting designer), Nathan A. Roberts and Charles Coes (sound designers), Michael Commendatore (projection designer), Matthew Conway and Lynda A. H. Paul (production dramaturgs), Steph Waaser (technical director), Ron Carlos (dialect coach), Rick Sordelet (fight director), Paula R. Clarkson (stage manager), and Shelby North (assistant stage manager).
The cast of “Assassins” features Stanley Bahorek, Stephen DeRosa, Lucas Dixon, Austin Durant, Dylan Frederick, P.J. Griffith, Richard R. Henry, Fred Inkley, Courtney Jamison, Jay Aubrey Jones, Robert Lenzi, Lauren Molina, Julia Murney, Brian Ray Norris, Sana “Prince” Sarr, and Liz Wisan.
“Assassins” is the second of Yale Rep’s two WILL POWER! productions this season. The production of the play includes 10:15 a.m. performances on April 4 and 6, available only to high school groups. For information on WILL POWER! performances, contact Roger-Paul Snell at yalerep@yale.edu.
“Assassins” is supported in part by a gift from the Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund.
Tickets for “Assassins” range from $12 to $99 and are available online, by phone at 203-432-1234, and in person at the Yale Rep Box Office, 1120 Chapel St. Student, senior, and group rates are available.
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