Post by Fleance on Sept 17, 2023 21:45:10 GMT
Seeing Pippin mentioned in the Schwartz thread reminded me that I've wanted to post about Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, which I saw in June and which is returning to New York in October. This impressive one-person show stars John Rubinstein, who originated the role of Pippin on Broadway in 1972. Rubinstein won a Best Actor Tony in 1980 for Children of a Lesser God.
Eisenhower offers a fascinating monologue, well staged and impeccably performed by Rubinstein, who brings the 34th United States President to life. The play takes the form of a reminiscence and self-evaluation of the man, in retirement, taking place in 1962, when JFK was in the White House. It's pretty accurate, if a bit hagiographic, in terms of history, and incredibly timely. Rubinstein gives us the character of a moderate Republican who opposed isolationists such as Robert Taft; was fearful of General MacArthur and Joe McCarthy; and was a strong supporter of NATO. The tickets are affordable, and the play is worth seeing.
www.eisenhowertheplay.com
Eisenhower offers a fascinating monologue, well staged and impeccably performed by Rubinstein, who brings the 34th United States President to life. The play takes the form of a reminiscence and self-evaluation of the man, in retirement, taking place in 1962, when JFK was in the White House. It's pretty accurate, if a bit hagiographic, in terms of history, and incredibly timely. Rubinstein gives us the character of a moderate Republican who opposed isolationists such as Robert Taft; was fearful of General MacArthur and Joe McCarthy; and was a strong supporter of NATO. The tickets are affordable, and the play is worth seeing.
www.eisenhowertheplay.com
