Frost/Nixon
This Tony-nominated play starring Stacy Keach recounts one of the most powerful television interviews of all time. How did British talk-show host David Frost elicit the apology the rest of the world was waiting to hear from former President Richard Nixon?
- Nov. 11 - 30, 2008
- Eisenhower Theater
- 2hrs No Intermission
- $25.00 - $80.00
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About
Sharp-witted…smartly staged"
--The Washington Post
"POWERFUL!
Absorbing and cunningly entertaining"
--The Washington Times
"SLEEKLY POLISHED!
The production gets its dramatic heft from Stacy Keach's sturdy work as Nixon. As Frost, Alan Cox projects…charm, vigor and intelligence."
--Houston Chronicle
"Rich, multi-layered…cleverly constructed. Keach is powerful as Nixon. Cox captures all the insouciance, suavity, and street smarts of the amiable Frost."
--The Examiner
Frost/Nixon, written by Peter Morgan--the writer of the award-winning films The Queen and The Last King of Scotland--tackles the question: How did David Frost, a famous British talk-show host with a playboy reputation, elicit the apology that the rest of the world was waiting to hear from former President Richard Nixon? With a cast of 10 led by Golden Globe winner Stacy Keach, this fast-paced production was nominated for three 2007 Tony Awards including Best New Play. Directed by Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon chillingly recounts one of the most monumental television interviews of all time. Performance Time: 2 hours, without intermission
Notice: There are a limited number of $25 tickets available for this engagement. They are available for purchase in-person only at the Kennedy Center Box Office with a limit of two (2) tickets per person. Prior to coming to the Kennedy Center, please call (202) 467-4600 to check availability.
Artists
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Peter Morgan, playwright
News and Reviews
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Related Article: "Got to Be Real "
TheaterMania, Oct. 5, 2008 -
Related Article: "Playing Nixon as a Man for All Political Seasons"
The Washington Post, Washington, DC (Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008) -
Review: "'Frost/ Nixon': War of Wills"
The Washington Post, Washington , DC (Mon., Nov. 17, 2008) -
Review: "'Frost/Nixon' face-off still powerful"
The Washington Times, Washington , DC (Tue., November 18, 2008) -
Review: "'Frost/Nixon': Up Close and Personal"
The Examiner, Washington, DC (Wed., November 19, 2008)
Resources
- About Theater at the Kennedy Center
- Learn more about Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal StageNotes from Camp Broadway
Watch and Listen
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