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Playbill for the musical "Assassins," presented in Dallas at Theatre Three
Playbill for the musical "Assassins," presented in Dallas at Theatre Three

Playbill for the musical "Assassins," presented in Dallas at Theatre Three

Object number1998.007.0647
Date1992
ClassificationsDocuments
ObjectProgram
Credit LineCarl Henry Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumPaper
Dimensions8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)
Collections
DescriptionPlaybill for the play "Assassins," a 1992 production of the musical performed in Dallas at Theatre Three. The cover illustration is a black-and-white sketch of many assassins, including Lee Harvey Oswald, sketched to resemble the famous "backyard photo" of him holding his rifle. The text of the cover reads, "Theatre Three presents...ASSASSINS, Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman, Assassins is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr." This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
Curatorial Commentary
A Playbill from the Tony Award-winning 2004 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins is currently displayed on the sixth floor of the Museum. - Stephen Fagin, Curator
The Reading Room collection includes the libretto for "Assassins" songs and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman (1991). - Mrs. Krishna B. Shenoy, Librarian/Archivist