I absolutely loved this performance of Assassins.

The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that sometimes the sound was off - the band was louder than the performers at times so it was difficult to hear lyrics or a couple of times it sounded like perhaps an actors mic was forgotten to be turned on by tech. This is the ONLY reason I'm not giving it a full 5 stars.

But what really seals this show for me is how committed to their roles the actors are. There are no half-assed performance in this production, let me tell you. This production could easily be transported to the stage at the Citadel, it's that polished. Everyone from their eyebrows to the steps their feet take are IN the groove. That makes a production so much more rich an experience as an audience member because it's not watching someone trying to remember their lines - they know them. It's not watching someone trying to recover from being in the wrong spot - they know their marks. I watched thinking "God, they must of rehearsed this for months".

You also sometimes find with musicals varying skill levels. Man...not here. Everyone was in the pocket which, if you are a singer and you know Sondheim....that's not a simple feat. This crew did a phenomenal job of hitting the mark.

If you don't like mainstream musicals - like, if you get bored in something like Hairspray or Lion King - don't go. Sondheim can be an acquired taste because his melodic lines are intricate and his storytelling isn't always linear. But if you are a die hard musicals fan or shows like Into the Woods, Sweeny Todd, or Sundays in the Park with George are your cup of tea, you'll love it.

Please note there are a lot of guns. And a lot of gun shots. That shouldn't be surprising to anyone given the shows subject matter, but if that's triggering for you in anyway - steer clear.

I'll also say as a performing space, the building itself is super cool. Exposed bricks, high windows - it's a very cool vibe inside.