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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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A sign reading, “The 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows of ‘Assassins’ have been canceled,” stands in front of an auditorium’s closed doors.

Student body weighs impact to Black community, controversy over racial slur as Lovers & Madmen cancels final ‘Assassins’ shows

March 3, 2025

Content warning: This article discusses racism and the use of the N-word.  The Northwestern student body erupted into public discussion regarding the use of the N-word in Lovers & Madmen’s production...

A group of actors smile while saluting in white costumes.

Lovers & Madmen promises a killer show with ‘Assassins’

February 28, 2025

Lovers & Madmen brings America’s most infamous criminals to life this weekend with “Assassins.” The Tony Award-winning musical chronicles the story behind America’s presidential assassins and...

Directed by Daryl D. Brooks, “Assassins” runs at Theo Ubique Theatre through Dec. 17.

Theo Ubique ensemble makes the most of Sondheim’s imperfect ‘Assassins’

November 7, 2023

Few composers have achieved the same household recognition as the late Stephen Sondheim. Even the most Broadway-averse know the lyrics to “I Feel Pretty” or “America.” But his 1990 musical, “Assassins,”...

Students discuss violence in society during an Arts Alliance-sponsored event on Wednesday. The theater board hosted the event ahead of the opening night of the musical, “Assassins,” which examines people who have tried to assassinate U.S. presidents.

Theater group holds discussion on violence ahead of weekend musical

October 1, 2015

Northwestern Arts Alliance led a discussion on experiences of violence Wednesday. The dialogue took place prior to “Assassins,” a musical examining people who attempted to assassinate U.S. presidents....

Arts Alliance opens season with ‘Assassins’

October 1, 2015

Arts Alliance will put on a killer musical for its first show of the school year. “Assassins,” a play that tells the stories of the men and women who tried, failed or succeeded in killing America’s...

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