Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

  • By Richard Hellesen
Adult Language
Sexual Situations & Themes
Violence
Appropriate for the Whole Family

Description

This groundbreaking solo performance by Tony Award winner, John Rubinstein, brings the 34th president, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s remarkable life to the stage in an extraordinary way. Through captivating storytelling and deep historical insight, the performance immerses audiences in Eisenhower’s personal reflections on leadership, war, and peace. With emotional depth and powerful nuance, it unpacks the complexities of a man who shaped the course of history during one of America’s most pivotal eras. A must-see theatrical experience!

Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

John Rubinstein
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Biography »
John Rubinstein

JOHN RUBINSTEIN (Dwight D. Eisenhower) originated the title role in the Broadway musical Pippin (1972). Other Broadway: Children of a Lesser God (Tony & Drama Desk Awards), RagtimeM. ButterflyFools, Hurlyburly, Love Letters, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Pippin (2014), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Off-B’way: Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (Outer Critics’ Circle nomination), Morning’s at SevenRosencrantz & Guildenstern, Counsellor-at-Law (Lucille Lortel Award). LA: Wicked, The Tempest, Camelot, Sight Unseen, Streamers. Films include Killing Castro, Michael, Being the RicardosHello I Must Be Going21 Grams, Red Dragon, Another Stakeout, The Boys from Brazil, Zachariah, The Car. TV series: Crazy Like a Fox, Family (Emmy nomination). Over 300 TV episodes and miniseries. TV director: A Matter of Conscience (Emmy, Best Children’s Special)film music composer: Jeremiah Johnson, The Candidate, The Dollmaker, Amber Waves. Professor of theater at USC, UCLA, NYU. Married to Bonnie Burgess; five children are Jessica, Michael, Peter, Jacob, and Max.

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