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Nixon in China


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Nixon in ChinaPresident 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.
Author John Adams
Lyrics Alice Goodman

Production details

London Stage Premiere.

Special Performances


  • 21 Jun 00 Sign Interpreted (SPIT)

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Company

Company English National Opera Company
Director Peter Sellars
Director Fred Frumberg (Associate Director)
Design Adrianne Lobel
Costume Dunya Ramicova
Lighting James F Ingalls
Choreographer Mark Morris
Choreographer Peter Wing Healey (assistant to choreographer)
Conductor Paul Daniel
Performer James Maddalena (Nixon)
Performer Janis Kelly (Pat Nixon)
Performer Judith Howarth (Chiang Ch'ing)
Performer Robert Brubaker (Mao)
Performer David Kempster
Performer Stephen Owen
Performer Victoria Simmonds
Performer Ethna Robinson
Performer Rebecca de Pont Davies
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