Details
President Nixon, his wife and Henry Kissinger arrive in China as part of the new era of detente. Their involvement with Chairman and Madam Mao leads each of them to think of the personal, rather than political, consequences of the visit. London Stage Premiere.
Nixon in China website.
Cast/Performers
James Maddalena (Nixon),
Janis Kelly (Pat Nixon),
Judith Howarth (Chiang Ch'ing),
Robert Brubaker (Mao),
David Kempster,
Stephen Owen,
Victoria Simmonds,
Ethna Robinson,
Rebecca de Pont DaviesCreatives/Company
Author:
John AdamsLyrics:
Alice GoodmanCompany:
English National Opera CompanyDirector(s):
Peter Sellars,
Fred Frumberg (Associate Director)
Design:
Adrianne LobelCostume:
Dunya RamicovaLighting:
James F IngallsChoreographer(s):
Mark Morris,
Peter Wing Healey (assistant to choreographer)
Conductor:
Paul Daniel