John Adams: Nixon in China(2011)
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.
John Adams: Nixon in China (2011) is a music film directed by Peter Sellars, released on February 12, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 56m. It stars James Maddalena, Robert Brubaker, Janis Kelly and Kathleen Kim. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Sellars
- Writers:
- Alice Goodman
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Composer:
- John Adams
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
John Adams: Nixon in China (2011) Trailer
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John Adams: Nixon in China Videos & Clips
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Nixon in China: "News" -- James Maddalena (Met Opera)
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Nixon in China: "I am the wife of Mao Tse-tung" -- Kathleen Kim (Met Opera)
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Nixon in China: Flesh Rebels excerpt (Met Opera)
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Nixon in China: Banquet Scene excerpt (Met Opera)
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John Adams: Nixon in China Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Maddalena
as Richard Nixon
Robert Brubaker
as Mao Tse-tung
Janis Kelly
as Pat Nixon
Kathleen Kim
as Chiang Ch’ing
Richard Paul Fink
as Henry Kissinger
Russell Braun
as Chou En-Lai
Ginger Costa-Jackson
as First Secretary to Mao
- Teresa S. Herold
Teresa S. Herold
as Second Secretary to Mao
Tamara Mumford
as Third Secretary to Mao
- Haruno Yamazaki
Haruno Yamazaki
as Solo Dancer
- Kanji Segawa
Kanji Segawa
as Solo Dancer
MET Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Peter Sellars, written by Alice Goodman, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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John Adams: Nixon in China Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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John Adams: Nixon in China – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John Adams: Nixon in China?
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The main cast of John Adams: Nixon in China (2011) includes James Maddalena, Robert Brubaker, Janis Kelly, Kathleen Kim and Richard Paul Fink. The film was directed by Peter Sellars. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Adams: Nixon in China released?
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John Adams: Nixon in China was released on February 12, 2011 and runs for 2h 56m.
Is John Adams: Nixon in China worth watching?
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John Adams: Nixon in China (2011) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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