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Checkers Cast & Creative

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.

Show Overview

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.

Cast

Anthony LaPaglia
Richard Nixon
Kathryn Erbe
Pat Nixon

Creative

Written by
Douglas McGrath
Director
Terry Kinney
Set Designer
Neil Patel
Costume Designer
Sarah J. Holden
Lighting Designer
David Weiner
Original Music and Sound Designer
Millburn / Bodeen
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