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Gore Vidal's The Best Man (2012 Tony Award nominee, Best Play Revival) is now on Broadway in an all-star theatrical event with two time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones, Tony and Emmy Award winner John Larroquette, Golden Globe Award winner Cybill Shepherd, Emmy Award nominee John Stamos, Emmy Award nominee Kristin Davis, Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays, Obie Award winner Mark Blum and Tony Award winner Elizabeth Ashley. A play about power, ambition, political secrets and the race for the presidency, GORE VIDAL’S THE BEST MAN will be directed by Michael Wilson, who recently directed the acclaimed epic production of Horton Foote’s The Orphans Home Cycle Part I,II and III at The Signature Theatre Company as well as the recent Dividing The Estate on Broadway. Full synopsis

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Replacements

Elizabeth Ashley

Mrs. Sue-Ellen Gamadge

Elizabeth Ashley, a distinguished actress with an extensive career, starred in both the 2000 and 2012 Broadway revivals of Gore Vidal's The Best Man, showcasing her enduring talent and versatility on stage. more...

Mark Blum

Dick Jensen

Mark Blum, a versatile actor with an extensive career on Broadway, including notable performances in Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, also boasts an impressive array of Off-Broadway, regional theater, film, and television credits. more...

James Lecesne, an acclaimed actor known for his Off-Broadway performances in shows such as "Motherhood Out Loud" and "Word of Mouth" (for which he won a Drama Desk Award), brought his extensive stage experience to Gore Vidal's "The Best Man." more...

Angelica Page

Alice Russell

Angelica Page, known for her Broadway performances in "Anna Christie" and "Side Man," as well as her national tour with "August: Osage County," brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of Gore Vidal's "The Best Man." more...

Fred Parker

Mitch Graham

Fred Parker, who has an extensive regional theater background with performances in classics like "Our Town" and "Hamlet," was also seen on TV in "90210" and brought his diverse acting experience to Gore Vidal's "The Best Man." more...

Cybill Shepherd

Alice Russell

John Stamos

Senator Joseph Cantwell

John Stamos, known for his versatile career in television, film, and Broadway, was also part of the cast of Gore Vidal's "The Best Man," bringing his extensive acting experience to the political drama. more...

See awards and nominations on the Gore Vidal's The Best Man page

Other productions of Gore Vidal's The Best Man

1960 Broadway — · Cast
2000 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
2018 West End — West End Limited Engagement · Cast

Production Team

Aimee B. Dombo Associate Scenic Designer

Derek McLane Scenic Designer

Kenneth Posner Lighting Designer

Ann Roth Costume Designer

Michael Wilson Director

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