The Best Man (play)

The Best Man
Written byGore Vidal
Date premieredMarch 31, 1960
Place premieredMorosco Theatre
New York City
Original languageEnglish
SubjectFive men vie for their party's nomination for president.
GenreDrama
SettingA presidential convention, Philadelphia, 1960

The Best Man is a 1960 play by American playwright Gore Vidal. The play premiered on Broadway in 1960 and was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play. Vidal adapted it into a film with the same title in 1964.

Lee Tracy, playing Art Hockstader, repeated his performance in the 1964 film adaptation.

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