| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Nixon | Baritone | L |
| Pat Nixon | Soprano | L |
| Mao Tse-Tung | Tenor | L |
| Chou En-Lai | Baritone | L |
| Chiang Ch’ing (Madame Mao) | Soprano | L |
| Henry Kissinger | Baritone | L |
| Mao's 1st Secretary (Nancy Tang) | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Mao's 2nd Secretary | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Mao's 3rd Secretary | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Wu Ching-Hua (Female solo Dancer) | S | |
| Hung Ch'ang-ch'ing (Male solo dancer) | S | |
| (above 2 dancing roles are one-act dream sequences) | ||
| Minimum Chorus: 24 | ||
| Divisi: SATB |
Schedule C