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A play about power, ambition, political secrets, ruthlessness and the race for the presidency, Gore Vidal’s The Best Man is set at the national convention where two candidates are vying for their party’s nomination during the primary season. It’s an inside look at the dirt-digging, double-dealing, triple-crossing chicanery of presidential electioneering...and what could be more fun in a Presidential campaign season than these theatrical fireworks.

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Performances ended on Sep. 9, 2012.

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About The Best Man

What Is the Story of The Best Man?
Set in 1960 at the National Convention in Philadelphia, The Best Man is the story of two presidential candidates hoping to earn their party’s nomination: Secretary William Russell (John Larroquette) and Senator Joseph Cantwell (Eric McCormack). When Cantwell threatens to smear Russell’s reputation with a rumor about his mental health, Russell faces a tough decision. Will he unleash an equally devastating smear on Cantwell to win the presidential ticket, or keep his moral integrity intact even if it means losing the race?

Meet the Candidates! Get a Backstage Tour of The Best Man, Hosted by Donna Hanover
Behind the Scenes
Meet the Candidates! Get a Backstage Tour of The Best Man, Hosted by Donna Hanover
Angelica Page Replaces Cybill Shepherd for Remainder of The Best Man Run
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Angelica Page Replaces Cybill Shepherd for Remainder of The Best Man Run
Starry Revival of Political Drama The Best Man Recoups at Broadway Box Office
The Biz
Starry Revival of Political Drama The Best Man Recoups at Broadway Box Office
The Best Man’s Kristin Davis on the Naked Cowboy, a Sex and the City Musical & Tweeting With John Stamos
Q&A
The Best Man’s Kristin Davis on the Naked Cowboy, a Sex and the City Musical & Tweeting With John Stamos
The Best Man Signs Off
Final Bow
The Best Man Signs Off
The Best Man’s John Stamos on Full House Reunions, Disney Dream Roles & Kissing His Co-Stars
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The Best Man’s John Stamos on Full House Reunions, Disney Dream Roles & Kissing His Co-Stars
Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Gore Vidal, Late Writer of The Best Man
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Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Gore Vidal, Late Writer of The Best Man
The Best Man's Elizabeth Ashley on Seducing Audiences in Barefoot in the Park, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof & More
Role Call
The Best Man's Elizabeth Ashley on Seducing Audiences in Barefoot in the Park, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof & More
Gore Vidal, Celebrated Novelist, Essayist and Author of The Best Man, Dies at 86
Obit
Gore Vidal, Celebrated Novelist, Essayist and Author of The Best Man, Dies at 86
Which Sex and the City Co-Star Told The Best Man's Kristin Davis to 'Run, Run, Run' to Broadway?
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Which Sex and the City Co-Star Told The Best Man's Kristin Davis to 'Run, Run, Run' to Broadway?
Cybill Shepherd on Fighting with Bruce Willis & Wearing Heels in The Best Man
Q&A
Cybill Shepherd on Fighting with Bruce Willis & Wearing Heels in The Best Man
Get a Presidential First Look at John Stamos, Kristin Davis, Cybill Shepherd & Elizabeth Ashley in The Best Man
Photo Op
Get a Presidential First Look at John Stamos, Kristin Davis, Cybill Shepherd & Elizabeth Ashley in The Best Man
He's The Best Man For the Job! Stage and Screen Star John Stamos Is Taking Your Questions
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He's The Best Man For the Job! Stage and Screen Star John Stamos Is Taking Your Questions
The Best Man's Kristin Davis, John Stamos and Cybill Shepherd Talk Sex and the City, General Hospital & More on GMA
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The Best Man's Kristin Davis, John Stamos and Cybill Shepherd Talk Sex and the City, General Hospital & More on GMA
Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Rank Fave Roles of Best Man Star John Stamos
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Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Rank Fave Roles of Best Man Star John Stamos
Weekend Poll: What is Your Favorite John Stamos Role?
Weekend Poll
Weekend Poll: What is Your Favorite John Stamos Role?
Skulls, ‘Votive Heads’ & Honey Keep Jefferson Mays Entertained Backstage at The Best Man
My Space
Skulls, ‘Votive Heads’ & Honey Keep Jefferson Mays Entertained Backstage at The Best Man
Hot Shot! John Stamos Snaps a Sexy Self-Portrait Backstage at The Best Man
Hot Shot
Hot Shot! John Stamos Snaps a Sexy Self-Portrait Backstage at The Best Man
Cybill Shepherd Visits The View
TV Appearance
Cybill Shepherd Visits The View
John Stamos, Cybill Shepherd & Kristin Davis Begin Run in The Best Man
Curtain Up
John Stamos, Cybill Shepherd & Kristin Davis Begin Run in The Best Man
John Stamos Heads to Live With Kelly!
TV Appearance
John Stamos Heads to Live With Kelly!
Kristin Davis Chats with Kelly
TV Appearance
Kristin Davis Chats with Kelly
The Best Man Welcomes New Cast
Cast Change
The Best Man Welcomes New Cast
John Stamos Set to Star in Indie Comedy My Man Is a Loser
News
John Stamos Set to Star in Indie Comedy My Man Is a Loser
Cybill Shepherd, Kristin Davis, John Stamos & Elizabeth Ashley Set For The Best Man
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Cybill Shepherd, Kristin Davis, John Stamos & Elizabeth Ashley Set For The Best Man
Mark Blum to Permanently Replace Michael McKean in The Best Man
News
Mark Blum to Permanently Replace Michael McKean in The Best Man
Tony Nominee James Earl Jones on Four Decades of Great Performances, from Othello to The Best Man
Role Call
Tony Nominee James Earl Jones on Four Decades of Great Performances, from Othello to The Best Man
James Lecesne Replaces Injured Michael McKean in The Best Man
News
James Lecesne Replaces Injured Michael McKean in The Best Man
The Best Man's Michael McKean Struck by Car
News
The Best Man's Michael McKean Struck by Car
The Best Man, Starring John Larroquette and James Earl Jones, Receives Second Broadway Extension
News
The Best Man, Starring John Larroquette and James Earl Jones, Receives Second Broadway Extension
Spotlight On: The Best Man
Spotlight On
Spotlight On: The Best Man
Tony-Nominated The Best Man Revival Extends Broadway Run
News
Tony-Nominated The Best Man Revival Extends Broadway Run
Watch The Best Man’s Eric McCormack Rehearse an All-Straight Version of Will & Grace on The Colbert Report
Watch It
Watch The Best Man’s Eric McCormack Rehearse an All-Straight Version of Will & Grace on The Colbert Report
Brotherly Love! Daniel Radcliffe Visits His Former Boss John Larroquette at The Best Man
Photo Op
Brotherly Love! Daniel Radcliffe Visits His Former Boss John Larroquette at The Best Man
The Best Man's Eric McCormack on a Will & Grace Reunion, His Dream Role and Lots of Bacon
Ask a Star Video
The Best Man's Eric McCormack on a Will & Grace Reunion, His Dream Role and Lots of Bacon
Weekend Poll Top Three: Sondheim and His Tony-Winning Ladies Are Among Fans' Favorite Octogenarians
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Weekend Poll Top Three: Sondheim and His Tony-Winning Ladies Are Among Fans' Favorite Octogenarians
Squigs Casts His Ballot For The Best Man, Starring Eric McCormack & John Larroquette
Broadway Ink
Squigs Casts His Ballot For The Best Man, Starring Eric McCormack & John Larroquette
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Raise The Best Man’s Approval Rating?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Raise The Best Man’s Approval Rating?
Celebrate Opening Night of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man with James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Eric McCormack & More
Photo Op
Celebrate Opening Night of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man with James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Eric McCormack & More
Gore Vidal’s Mudslinging Political Drama The Best Man Opens on Broadway
Curtain Up
Gore Vidal’s Mudslinging Political Drama The Best Man Opens on Broadway
Kerry Butler Spills The Beans on Her Best Man Co-Stars, Tough Brooklyn Upbringing & Intoxicating Hairspray Experience
Show People
Kerry Butler Spills The Beans on Her Best Man Co-Stars, Tough Brooklyn Upbringing & Intoxicating Hairspray Experience
Take a First Look at Presidential Candidates Eric McCormack and John Larroquette in Gore Vidal’s The Best Man
First Look
Take a First Look at Presidential Candidates Eric McCormack and John Larroquette in Gore Vidal’s The Best Man
The Best Man's Donna Hanover on Asking Presidential Candidates the Tough Questions, Onstage and Off
First Person
The Best Man's Donna Hanover on Asking Presidential Candidates the Tough Questions, Onstage and Off
Watch The Best Man’s Candice Bergen Play Beer Pong with Jimmy Fallon on Late Night
Watch It
Watch The Best Man’s Candice Bergen Play Beer Pong with Jimmy Fallon on Late Night
Watch The Best Man Star Eric McCormack Chat About Playing a ‘Serpentine’ Politician on CBS News
Watch It
Watch The Best Man Star Eric McCormack Chat About Playing a ‘Serpentine’ Politician on CBS News
The Best Man Star Eric McCormack Is Taking Your Questions!
Ask a Star
The Best Man Star Eric McCormack Is Taking Your Questions!
See The Best Man Star Angela Lansbury Waiting in the Wings For Her Vanity Fair Close-Up
Hot Shot
See The Best Man Star Angela Lansbury Waiting in the Wings For Her Vanity Fair Close-Up
Let the Voting Begin! The Best Man, Starring James Earl Jones & Angela Lansbury, Begins Previews
Curtain Up
Let the Voting Begin! The Best Man, Starring James Earl Jones & Angela Lansbury, Begins Previews
Candice Bergen Visits With Jimmy Fallon
TV Appearance
Candice Bergen Visits With Jimmy Fallon
Eric McCormack Heads to The View
TV Appearance
Eric McCormack Heads to The View
Tickets on Sale for The Best Man, Starring Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack & More
Now On Sale
Tickets on Sale for The Best Man, Starring Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack & More
Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones Have a Senior Debate at The Best Man Press Conference
News
Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones Have a Senior Debate at The Best Man Press Conference
The Best Man Stars James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack, Angela Lansbury & More Meet the Press
Photo Op
The Best Man Stars James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack, Angela Lansbury & More Meet the Press
The Best Man Returns to Broadway
First Performance
The Best Man Returns to Broadway
Kerry Butler on Re-Entering the Mad Men Era in The Best Man: 'The '60s Have Been Good to Me'
News
Kerry Butler on Re-Entering the Mad Men Era in The Best Man: 'The '60s Have Been Good to Me'
Kerry Butler Joins James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack & More in The Best Man; Casting Complete
News
Kerry Butler Joins James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack & More in The Best Man; Casting Complete
Jefferson Mays, Donna Hanover, Dakin Matthews join The Best Man at the Schoenfeld Theatre
News
Jefferson Mays, Donna Hanover, Dakin Matthews join The Best Man at the Schoenfeld Theatre
Will & Grace Star Eric McCormack Joins James Earl Jones & More in The Best Man
News
Will & Grace Star Eric McCormack Joins James Earl Jones & More in The Best Man
Candice Bergen, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette & Michael McKean Join Broadway Revival of The Best Man
News
Candice Bergen, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette & Michael McKean Join Broadway Revival of The Best Man
Will Five-Time Tony Winner Angela Lansbury Join the Ticket for Broadway’s The Best Man, Starring James Earl Jones?
News
Will Five-Time Tony Winner Angela Lansbury Join the Ticket for Broadway’s The Best Man, Starring James Earl Jones?
Hail to the Chief! James Earl Jones Joins Broadway-Bound The Best Man
News
Hail to the Chief! James Earl Jones Joins Broadway-Bound The Best Man
Broadway Revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man in the Works for Election Year
News
Broadway Revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man in the Works for Election Year
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