1776 1969 - Articles Page 8

Ages: 6+
Opened: March 16, 1969
Closing: February 13, 1972

1776 - 1969 - Broadway History , Info & More

Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th 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.

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Musical Theatre West Presents 1776, 7/8-25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2010


In addition to the previously announced Steven Glaudini (John Adams), Tami Tappan Damiano (Abigail Adams) and Davis Gaines (Richard Henry Lee), Musical Theatre West is pleased to announce the full cast of 1776 including Steve Vinovich (Benjamin Franklin), John Bisom (Thomas Jefferson), Andy Umberger (John Dickinson), and Robert J. Townsend (Edward Rutledge).

Musical Theatre West's 1776 Runs 7/9-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2010


You say you want a REVOLUTION? Musical Theatre West kicks off the summer and the celebration of the birth of our great nation with its upcoming production of 1776.

Crown Center Present LUCKY DUCK, SPELLING BEE, et. al. for the Summer
by Marivic Tagala - Jun 24, 2010


The Crown Center (2450 Grand Blvd.) hosts productions of LUCKY DUCK, 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, 1776, and THE LOVE LIST for the summer. There are also several other entertainment options including Friday Night Flicks, Puppet Shows, and the KC Fringe Festival. More information on the schedule can be found at www.crowncenter.com.

Glaudini, Vinovich Lead Musical Theatre West's 1776, Full Casting Announced
by Charlie Piane - Jun 14, 2010


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the cast of its upcoming production of 1776, running July 9-25, 2010 at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Cast Of Musical Theatre West's 1776 Announced, Runs 7/9-25
by Charlie Piane - Jun 10, 2010


Paul Garman, Producing Executive Director, and Steven Glaudini, Producing Artistic Director of Musical Theatre West, are proud to announce the cast of its production of 1776. 1776 will run July 9-25, 2010 at the beautiful Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Musical Theatre West Announces Cast Of 1776, Runs 7/8-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


In addition to the previously announced Steven Glaudini (John Adams), Tami Tappan Damiano (Abigail Adams) and Davis Gaines (Richard Henry Lee), Musical Theatre West is pleased to announce the full cast of 1776 including Steve Vinovich (Benjamin Franklin), John Bisom (Thomas Jefferson), Andy Umberger (John Dickinson), and Robert J. Townsend (Edward Rutledge).

Signal Ensemble Theatre's AFTERMATH Closes 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the final show of its seventh season, the world premiere of 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra. Brian Jones, founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, was perhaps most famous for his mysterious death at age 27.

Crown Center Announces Their Schedule of Events June 2010 - August 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010


Ongoing event- Fountain Water Shows held at Crown Center Square. The famous Crown Center Square Fountain dances to famous tunes! Programmed by the company behind the renowned Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas, Crown Center's fountain is synchronized to music specially recorded for Crown Center by members of the Kansas City Symphony.

SAG's Regional Branch Division's Directors Vote to Support Merger with AFTRA
by Abigail Arnold - May 25, 2010


The Screen Actors Guild Regional Branch Division (RBD) Board of Directors voted to endorse the creation of one union to cover all performers.

Signal Ensemble Theatre Presents AFTERMATH, 5/10-6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2010


Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the final show of its seventh season, the world premiere of 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra. Brian Jones, founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, was perhaps most famous for his mysterious death at age 27.

Davis Gaines to Join MTW PRODUCTION OF 1776, Runs July 9-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2010


Paul Garman, Producing Executive Director and Steven Glaudini, Producing Artistic Director of Musical Theatre West are proud to announce that Davis Gaines, (LA's Phantom of the Opera) will join the cast of MTW's 1776.

Photo Flash: Signal Ensemble Theatre Presents AFTERMATH
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010


Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the final show of its seventh season, the world premiere of 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra. Brian Jones, founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, was perhaps most famous for his mysterious death at age 27.

Tuc Waktins to Replace Scott Patterson in WHITE'S LIES
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


It's now been announced that Desperate Housewives star, Tuc Watkins has joined the cast of the show.

Buckley-Led WHITE'S LIES Gets Postponed Off-Bway Until 4/12
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 19, 2010


The production of WHITE'S LIES, originally scheduled to begin off-Broadway previews March 22nd, will be postponed until April 12th, with an official opening night of May 6th. The production has been delayed due to scheduling conflicts.

Signal Ensemble Theatre Presents AFTERMATH, 5/10-6/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the final show of its seventh season, the world premiere of 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra. Brian Jones, founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, was perhaps most famous for his mysterious death at age 27.

Betty Buckley To Star In WHITE'S LIES At New World Stages
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


Producers Aaron Grant, Jana Robbins, Jeremy Handelman, Craig Haffner & Karl E. Held have announced that for its first eight weeks, WHITE'S LIES will star BETTY BUCKLEY as Mrs. White.

THE BROADWAY LOCAL - Betty Buckley
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 11, 2010


From the soaring melodies of classic revivals to the hottest dramas playing today - there is no experience like 'Broadway.' And part of what makes Broadway so exciting is that it's located right smack dab in the middle of New York City! With 'THE BROADWAY LOCAL', BroadwayWorld celebrates the creative theatre professionals who bring their talents to the city's Broadway stages and call the Big Apple home.

Review - 1776: SPOILER: They vote in favor of independence
by Kristin Salaky - Apr 21, 2009


As is frequently noted by lovers of strong book musicals, part of the brilliance of Sherman Edwards (score) and Peter Stone's (book) 1776, their 1969 Broadway tuner about the efforts of John Adams to convince the continental congress to vote for independency from Great Britain, is that the audience walks into the theatre knowing full well how it's going to end, and yet the authors (and history) keep you on The Edge of your seat wondering how the devil it's going to happen. With a unanimous vote necessary ('So that no colony be torn from its mother country without its own consent.') and Pennsylvania's John Dickinson leading the arguments for property-owners whose personal economy is protected by loyalty to the crown and South Carolina's Edward Rutledge keeping the deep south unified in favor of individual states rights that protect their practice of slavery, June of '76 concludes with half the congress against independence.

Tony Winner Buckley Subs For Carter In Provincetown's 'SUMMER HOTEL' Reading 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Tony Award Winner Betty Buckley will be stepping in for Dixie Carter, Emmy-award nominated actress, Broadway and cabaret luminary, who was slated to star as Zelda Fitzgerald in a concert reading of Tennessee Williams' 'Ghosts from a Summer Hotel' at this year's Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival.

Tony Winner Buckley Subs For Carter In Provincetown's 'SUMMER HOTEL' Reading 9/25
by Charlie Piane - Aug 27, 2009


Tony Award Winner Betty Buckley will be stepping in for Dixie Carter, Emmy-award nominated actress, Broadway and cabaret luminary, who was slated to star as Zelda Fitzgerald in a concert reading of Tennessee Williams' 'Ghosts from a Summer Hotel' at this year's Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival.

Broadway Blogs - 1776: SPOILER: They vote in favor of independence and More...
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

Betty Buckley Kicks Off Hanover Theatre's First Full Season
by Nancy Grossman - Sep 15, 2008


The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester launches its first full season on Saturday, September 20th, with a bona fide Broadway Baby, Tony Award-winner Betty Buckley in concert with her quartet. Headed by long-time collaborator, renowned jazz pianist Kenny Werner, they will be joined by Tony Marino on bass, Billy Drewes on reeds, and drummer Anthony Pinciotti in a program featuring selections from Ms. Buckley's two recent CD releases, as well as songs she is known for from the Great White Way. The Hanover's 2008-2009 calendar will feature touring productions of Movin' Out, Cats, Annie, and Chicago, as well as an eclectic mix of music, comedy, dance, and special attractions for the whole family.

9 to 5 Begins Previews On 3/24 at Marquis Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008


Producer Robert Greenblatt announced today that 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, will begin previews on Broadway Tuesday, March 24, 2009, and will open Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. The musical's book by Patricia Resnick is based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy.

Signal Ensemble's '1776' A Remarkable Off-Loop Achievement
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 31, 2008


The 1969 Broadway musical 1776 a great choice for revival almost anytime, but especially during a hard-fought Presidential primary season like the one facing us now.

George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007


Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.

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 - 1969 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1969 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Sherman Edwards
1969 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Peter Stone
1969 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1969 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Jo Mielziner
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Ken Howard
1969 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Peter Hun
1969 Tony Awards Best Musical 1776
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ronald Holgate
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Virginia Vestoff
1969 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Jo Mielziner

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