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What Is the Story of The Best Man?
Set in 1960 at the National Convention in Philadelphia, The Best Man is the story of two presidential candidates hoping to earn their party’s nomination: Secretary William Russell (John Larroquette) and Senator Joseph Cantwell (Eric McCormack). When Cantwell threatens to smear Russell’s reputation with a rumor about his mental health, Russell faces a tough decision. Will he unleash an equally devastating smear on Cantwell to win the presidential ticket, or keep his moral integrity intact even if it means losing the race?

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What Is The Best Man Like?
The Best Man is a gripping and humorous behind-the-scenes look at the race for the presidency. Director Michael Wilson includes the audience in the action, decorating the Schoenfeld Theatre with brightly colored banners and campaign posters. The lush, rotating set gives audience members a voyeuristic look into the hotel rooms of both presidential candidates, with a cast of theatrical heavy hitters (James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Candice Bergen, Jefferson Mays, Kerry Butler, Michael McKean) paying visits to the candidates to deliver powerful performances. Gore Vidal wrote this juicy drama more than 50 years ago, but it retains a ripped-froom-the-headlines quality ideal for an election year revival.

Is The Best Man Good For Kids?
Unless your child’s eyes are glued to the screen during real-life election coverage on TV, he probably won’t sit still for The Best Man. Older teens learning about the electoral process in school may enjoy following along with the onstage election, but if your child doesn’t have an interest in politics, the revival is likely to go over his or her head.

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