John Adams: Nixon in China
Synopsis
John Adams’s groundbreaking work vividly brings to life US President Nixon’s 1972 visit to the People’s Republic of China. Peter Sellars’s Metropolitan Opera production, based on his 1987 world-premiere staging, features choreography by Mark Morris and stars James Maddalena as Nixon, Robert Brubaker as Chairman Mao, Janis Kelly as First Lady Pat Nixon, Russell Braun as Chinese Premier Chou En-lai, and Kathleen Kim as Chiang Ch’ing, Mao’s wife. From the pomp of the public displays to the intimacy of the protagonists most private moments, Adams, Sellars and librettist Alice Goodman reveal the real characters behind the headlines in this landmark American opera.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nixon in China: "News" -- James Maddalena (Met Opera)
Type: Teaser • Published 2011-02-01
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James Maddalena
Richard Nixon
Robert Brubaker
Mao Tse-tung
Janis Kelly
Pat Nixon
Kathleen Kim
Chiang Ch’ing
Richard Paul Fink
Henry Kissinger
Russell Braun
Chou En-Lai
Ginger Costa-Jackson
First Secretary to Mao
Teresa S. Herold
Second Secretary to Mao
Tamara Mumford
Third Secretary to Mao
Haruno Yamazaki
Solo Dancer
Kanji Segawa
Solo Dancer
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Goodman
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- John Adams: Nixon in China
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars
Alice Goodman
John Adams
Peter Gelb, Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
John Adams
Original Music Composer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Peter Sellars
Director
Alice Goodman
Writer
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What is John Adams: Nixon in China about?
John Adams’s groundbreaking work vividly brings to life US President Nixon’s 1972 visit to the People’s Republic of China. Peter Sellars’s Metropolitan Opera production, based on his 1987 world-premiere staging, features choreography by Mark Morris and stars James Maddalena as Nixon, Robert Brubaker as Chairman Mao, Janis Kelly as First Lady Pat Nixon, Russell Braun as Chinese Premier Chou En-lai, and Kathleen Kim as Chiang Ch’ing, Mao’s wife. From the pomp of the public displays to the intimacy of the protagonists most private moments, Adams, Sellars and librettist Alice Goodman reveal the real characters behind the headlines in this landmark American opera.
Who directed John Adams: Nixon in China?
John Adams: Nixon in China was directed by Peter Sellars.
Who stars in John Adams: Nixon in China?
The principal cast of John Adams: Nixon in China includes James Maddalena, Robert Brubaker, Janis Kelly, Kathleen Kim, Richard Paul Fink.
When was John Adams: Nixon in China released and how long is it?
John Adams: Nixon in China was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for John Adams: Nixon in China?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Adams: Nixon in China was composed by John Adams.