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.
| 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 |
| 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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