Assassins to be revived in 2027

The Old Vic has announced a production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s musical Assassins, set to open at the venue in autumn 2027.

The production will mark the first major staging of the piece since an award-nominated Chichester Festival Theatre revival in 2023. The musical examines the lives, motives, and legacies of nine individuals who attempted or succeeded in assassinating presidents of the United States.

The revival will be directed by Rupert Goold as part of his first season at the venue – which we’ll cover in more detail soon.

The score includes songs such as “Everybody’s Got the Right”, “The Ballad of Booth”, and “Unworthy of Your Love”. The book is by Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert Jr.

Assassins will begin previews on 15 June and run to 21 August 2027, with tickets on general sale next Monday.

Casting is to be revealed.

Assassins has set design by Chloe Lamford and casting by Bryony Jarvis-Taylor. The remaining creative team will be announced.