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1776 Revival

Ages: 6+
Closing: June 14, 1998

1776 - 1997 Broadway History , Info & More


Gershwin Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on a conception of Sherman Edwards

The Tony Award winning musical 1776 is based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence that will eventually set America free from England's tyranny. Powerful performances by a cast of 25, and an impeccably crafted script make 1776 as relevant today as it was when first written. 1776 delivers a riveting evening of theatre filled with history, humor, heart and romance.


1776 - 1997 - Broadway Cast

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1776 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in 1776 and what's the order?
Sit Down, John Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve Till Then The Lees of Old Virginia But, Mr. Adams Yours, Yours, Yours He Plays the Violin Cool, Cool, Considerate Men Momma Look Sharp The Egg Molasses to Rum Is Anybody There? Increase and Multiply Man'l of Arms British Style Chidda Boom Chick Chick Whistle-Belly Vengeance I Wish't I Had a Maiden Are You That Man? Time's Running Out Overture For God's Sake, John Sit Down! Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve The Lees Of Old Virginia But, Mr. Adams Yours, Yours, Yours He Plays The Violin Cool, Cool Considerate Men Momma Look Sharp The Egg Molasses To Rum Is Anybody There?

1776 History

Other Productions of 1776

1969   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1970   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1970   West End London Production
West End
1970   US Tour Bus and Truck Tour
US Tour
1997   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2007   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2016   Off-Broadway City Center Encores Concert Production
Off-Broadway
2022   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

1776 - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
1776 — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical 1776
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Scott Ellis
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gregg Edelman
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stewart F. Lane
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Rodger Hess
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Bill Haber
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Robert Halmi Jr.
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Dodger Endemol Theatricals
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hallmark Entertainment
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical James M. Nederlander
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Brent Spiner
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Scott Ellis
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical 776

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