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Set in 1952 in the prime of the Eisenhower/Stevenson presidential election, Checkers follows vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon as his promising political campaign almost comes to a halt after an accusation of financial impropriety. The play lifts the veil on Nixon’s life, his marriage to Pat and the momentous speech that changed American politics.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 2, 2012.

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About Checkers

Set in 1952 in the prime of the Eisenhower/Stevenson presidential election, Checkers follows vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon as his promising political campaign almost comes to a halt after an accusation of financial impropriety. The play lifts the veil on Nixon’s life, his marriage to Pat and the momentous speech that changed American politics.

Anthony LaPaglia & Kathryn Erbe Celebrate Opening Night as Richard and Pat Nixon in Checkers
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Anthony LaPaglia & Kathryn Erbe Celebrate Opening Night as Richard and Pat Nixon in Checkers
Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia as Nixon, Opens Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia as Nixon, Opens Off-Broadway
History Comes Alive! Photo Preview of Anthony LaPaglia as Richard Nixon in Checkers
First Look
History Comes Alive! Photo Preview of Anthony LaPaglia as Richard Nixon in Checkers
Anthony LaPaglia on the Excitement and Fear of Playing Richard Nixon in Checkers
First Person
Anthony LaPaglia on the Excitement and Fear of Playing Richard Nixon in Checkers
Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia as Richard Nixon, Extends Off-Broadway Run
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Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia as Richard Nixon, Extends Off-Broadway Run
Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia as Nixon, Begins Performances Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia as Nixon, Begins Performances Off-Broadway
Tickets On Sale for Nixon Drama Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia and Kathryn Erbe
Now On Sale
Tickets On Sale for Nixon Drama Checkers, Starring Anthony LaPaglia and Kathryn Erbe
Anthony LaPaglia to Play Richard Nixon in Vineyard Theatre's Checkers
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Anthony LaPaglia to Play Richard Nixon in Vineyard Theatre's Checkers
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