John Adams’s opera as presented on 22th Oct 1987 in the Houston Grand Opera on the world premiere
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sanford SylvanChou En-lai | Chou En-lai |
 James MaddalenaRichard Nixon | Richard Nixon |
| TThomas HammonsHenry Kissinger | Henry Kissinger |
| CCarolann PagePat Nixon | Pat Nixon |
| JJohn DeMainself | self |