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Assassins Tickets Available

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Tickets for Assassins are available online and may also be purchased in person at the door, starting July 1, 2016. 

Box Office Hours
2 hours prior to performances (6-8pm, 12-2pm)
July 5-7, 11-14 2016

Visit nstw.tix.com for tickets.

Contact boxoffice@nstw.org or call 850-807-9684 with questions or concerns.

  • Assassins contains mature themes and language and may not be suitable for our youngest patrons.
  • Loud noises, theatrical haze, and herbal cigarettes will be present at this performance.
  • Assassins is presented without intermission.

Presenting “Assassins” July 8-17 2016

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In a strong bid to provide provocative theatre that’s culturally relevant and contemporary, New Stage Theatreworks will join the 2016 political frenzy by mounting Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” – a bold, stunning musical with strong commentary on the American Dream and the culture of celebrity, political or otherwise. New Stage Theatreworks, launched in 2015 with two productions, “The Last Five Years” and “Murder Ballad”, was founded to transform and enlighten the Tallahassee region with fresh, artistic and bold theatre.

This new production of “Assassins” is a theatrical and thoroughly original tour-de-force, combining Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligent lyrics and stunning music, performed by 9 historical figures who attempted (or succeeded) in the assassination of a U.S. President. Auditions will be held May 15 and 16 at Theatre Tallahassee at 7:00 p.m., and the show will be performed July 8-17 on the MainStage at Theatre Tallahassee.

“Assassins” will feature 10 primary characters who sing and act, as well as an ensemble.

The cast calls for adult males and females, and one young boy age 7-12. The show will be directed by the Artistic Director of New Stage Theatreworks (and legendary Tallahassee artist) Krystof Kage, who has a long Tallahassee directing resume across multiple theatre companies. “Assassins” being his second directorial outing for NST. Krystof agrees that the timing is perfect for a show with this political context. He notes, “the current election will be reaching fever pitch this summer, and the future narrative is anyone’s guess at this point. Launching a disturbing, funny and challenging show that’s about the assassination of U.S. presidents will not only be a strong commentary on the political landscape and the power of celebrity, but a bold move to put New Stage Theatreworks into the conversation.”

“Assassins” has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman. In Sondheim’s usual style of lyrical intricacy and fluid composition, the show’s music varies to reflect the eras depicted. It was launched Off-Broadway in 1990 and revived for Broadway in 2004, winning five Tony Awards. The Tallahassee production will be a canvas for the community’s best singers and actors, and New Stage Theatreworks is proud to mount a show that’s truly the embodiment of its mission.

Auditions for “Assassins” will take place May 15-16 at Theatre Tallahassee 1861 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL at 7:00 p.m.

Follow us on Facebook or see Auditions for Assassins May 15-16 for more information, including audition detail. Tickets for “Assassins” will be available at www.newstagetheatreworks.org/tickets or at the box office during the show’s run.

ASSASSINS

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Book by JOHN WEIDMAN

Assassins is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert Jr.

Playwrights Horizons, Inc. – New York City
Produced ASSASSINS Off-Broadway in 1990

ASSASSINS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

New Stage Theatreworks announces inaugural show: “The Last Five Years”

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New Stage Theatreworks – the new theatre company aiming to shift the sands of the community theatre experience in Tallahassee, is excited to announce the company’s inaugural show, “The Last Five Years”, a two-person musical by Jason Robert Brown that’s a beloved cult favorite among theatre-lovers for its stunning music, funny and heartbreaking storyline and incredibly unique storytelling approach. “The Last Five Years” will be performed in the new Coffeehouse at Theatre Tallahassee from July 10-12 and July 17-19.

New Stage Theatreworks introduces a new chapter in the life of Theatre A La Carte, a group known for its high quality production values and engaging talent. With a brand new board and executive team leading the way, New Stage Theatreworks plans to move forward with fresh ideas and new energy, while building on the integrity and theatrical excellence the company has come to expect from the Theatre A La Carte lineage. With the ultimate mission to transform and enlighten with art, the members of New Stage Theatreworks are a group of passionate people who love theatre and artistic integrity, and are willing to push the creative envelope to bring new and exciting theatre to the area.

In the words and smile of artistic director Krystof Kage (a legendary local director and
actor himself), “we’re not going to put on the same types of shows you might see at other local venues. Our mission is to stage critically acclaimed and insightful works that other companies might shy away from, either for content or artistic or technical challenges. We believe there are so many great shows that get left unseen in Tallahassee. We want to showcase them to the community, and plan to do it all with high quality talent and production values.” The group plans to produce and launch 2-3 shows per year (or more) and will utilize various stages around town.

“The Last Five Years” is a chamber musical that documents the rise and fall of the relationship between Cathy and Jamie through songs and very little dialogue. One of the musical’s structural highlights, however, is that Cathy’s story is told in reverse, while Jamie’s moves forward in the traditional sense. The intersection of the songs and story is both time-hopping and transfixing to watch. The musical was recently made into a major motion picture starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan. According to Krystof, “this musical is a perfect launch vehicle for New Stage Theatreworks. It’s a cultish musical with stunning music, unique staging opportunities and a showcase for two of Tallahassee’s best actor/singers.”

Auditions for “The Last Five Years” will take place May 16 -18. Follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/newstagetheatreworks or visit www.newstagetheatreworks.org for times and location. Tickets for “The Last Five Years” will go on sale in June and will be available at www.newstagetheatreworks.org or at the box office during the show’s run.

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