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The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 where it received acclaim and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- Peter Stone
- Sherman Edwards
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News About 1776 at Marriott Theatre
Marriott Theatre, Chicagoland's Longest Running Musical Theatre, Announces 2024 Season
September 29, 2023Marriott Theatre has announced its 2024 Season featuring In the Heights, The Music Man, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, 1776, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, and more!
SCHOOL OF ROCK, ONCE, THE BODYGUARD & More Lead Chicago's April 2023 Top Picks
April 05, 2023Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include Once, The Bodyguard, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and more!
Chicago Theatre Week Continued to Begin Next Week With 1776, A SOLDIER'S PLAY & More
February 23, 2023Following the success of Chicago Theatre Week, the League of Chicago Theatres has announce the first-ever Chicago Theatre Week Continued, featuring valued-priced tickets to currently playing and upcoming spring shows.
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Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus (7/12/24-8/11/24)
1776 (8/21/24-10/13/24)
The Music Man (4/10/24-6/2/24)
Something Wonderful: Heidi Kettenring in Concert (3/18/24-3/18/24)
James And The Giant Peach-tya (2/16/24-3/31/24)
Songs and Stories: Nathaniel Stampley in Concert (10/15/23-10/15/23)
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: John Michael Dias Sings Neil Sedaka (9/11/23-9/12/23)
Nat Zegree in The History of Rock 'n' Roll (7/17/23-7/18/23)
Elephant And Piggie's We Are In A Play (7/14/23-8/13/23)
Damn Yankees (4/12/23-6/4/23)
I Will Always Love You: Katie Deal Sings Dolly Parton (3/25/23-3/26/23)
Big Fish (1/25/23-2/1/23)
The Marriott Theatre was founded 1975. Today the acclaimed theatre sells more than 400,000 tickets a year, and boasts the largest subscription base of any musical theatre! In all, The Marriott Theatre has presented more than 180 productions to an estimated 11 million people! The Marriott Theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 500 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations—Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. In addition to the presentation of classic American musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre has become a driving force in the development of original and re-imagined musicals.
Marriott Theatre is at 10 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL.
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