March 21–May 4, 2014

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From Arena Stage:

Sixty-two miles north of Washington, DC, nestled in Catoctin Mountain Park, lies the clandestine retreat known as Camp David. For thirteen tumultuous days, President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn host Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in an attempt to create the impossible: Peace in the Middle East. How could such a massive thing be done in such a short amount of time? Artistic Director Molly Smith directs the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright's incredible new play based on incredibly true events.

From Lawrence Wright:

Camp David is the story of how Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, and Anwar Sadat came together to forge a treaty between Israel and Egypt that has endured long after their passing from power. This is a play about leadership and sacrifice and what it takes to make peace.

Cast

Featuring Hallie Foote as Rosalynn Carter, Ron Rifkin as Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, Khaled Nabawy as Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Richard Thomas as U.S. President Jimmy Carter. (Photo by Tony Powell.)

Preview

Appearances & Reviews

Washington Post — Preview (March 14, 2014)
The Washingtonian — Preview (March 20, 2014)
Washington Post — Recommend Entertainment (March 22, 2014)
The Jewish Daily Forward — Preview (March 28, 2014)
American Theatre — Profile (April 1, 2014)
Washington Post — Prevew (April 1, 2014)
The New York Times — Preview (April 2, 2014)
Assharq al-Awsat (in Arabic) — Profile of Wright (April 21, 2014)

Video

NBC Nightly News’ Andrea Mitchell interviews Wright and Thomas, after the Carters attended the play’s premiere.

Playwright Lawrence Wright discusses the play.

Chris Matthews sits down with Emmy-award winning actor Richard Thomas to discuss Thomas’ new role as President Jimmy Carter in the play “Camp David.”

POLITICO talks with Wright, Rafshoon, and shows some early rehearsals of the play.