1776 Revival 1997 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 6+
Opened: August 14, 1997
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.

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Historian George Muschamp to Helm 1776 at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2016


Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located in the original Elks Lodge building at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present 1776 the musical, to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration Of Independence. Performances will be held at GCT Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm July 15-31, 2016. GCT only seats 80. Limited Reserved Seating Tickets are $18 plus tax/fees of the Gettysburg Borough Amusement Tax. Tickets can be ordered online at www.GettysburgCommunityTheatre.org or by calling 717-334-2692 for group sales of 20 or more or visit the box office during box office hours 5-7pm Mondays-Thursdays at GCT. Opening night will include a complimentary wine reception with the cast and crew after the performance.

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The Making of America's Musical- 1776: The Story Behind the Story
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 4, 2016


As America celebrates its 240th Birthday today, let's talk about what is probably one of the greatest musicals ever written, and it only came about 46 years before Hamilton. 1776 dramatizes the story of how John Adams was able to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence as well as signing the Declaration of Independence. While the musical does dramatize the most important event in American history, the story behind the musical is probably just as interesting.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 7/3/16- Betty Buckley
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 3, 2016


Happy Birthday, Betty Buckley! Buckley made her Broadway debut in 1969, in the musical 1776. She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, for her role as Grizabella in the 1982 Broadway production of Cats. Other theatre credits include her Olivier nominated role as Norma Desmond in the musical Sunset Boulevard from 1994, in both London and New York, and her Tony nominated role in the 1997 musical Triumph of Love. In 2000, she received a Grammy nomination for The Diaries of Adam and Eve. In 2002, she was Grammy nominated for her album Stars and the Moon: Live at the Donmar.

Gettysburg Community Theatre to Celebrate Declaration of Independence Anniversary with 1776 Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2016


Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located in the original Elks Lodge building at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present 1776 the Musical, to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration Of Independence.

Photo Coverage: Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016


Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!

Broadway Veterans to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016


Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!

Who Will Win at the 2016 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 10, 2016


The 70th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 12th at 8/9c hosted by James Corden. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize.

Jen Cody, Hunter Foster, Josh Grisetti, Ann Harada, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Julia Murney, Ken Page and More Headed to The Muny's 98th Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2016


BroadwayWorld is excited to report that The Muny has announced a star-stuffed first round of principal cast members for its spectacular 98th season!

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF TOLUCA LAKE: THE MUSICAL Extends at Falcon Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 7, 2016


The Falcon Theatre and Roger Bean Productions are proud to present The Real Housewives of Toluca Lake: The Musical, book, music, and lyrics by Molly Bell, arrangements and additional music by Dolores Duran-Cefalu, and directed by Roger Bean, the fifth production of the Falcon's 2015-2016 Season, now extended through May 1st.

Review Roundup: Encores! 1776- with Santino Fontana, John Larroquette & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2016


Up next in the Encores! season is 1776, the classic Tony Award-winning musical about how the founding fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence and gave birth to a new nation. A unique show that presents John Adams (Santino Fontana), Thomas Jefferson (John Behlmann), andBenjamin Franklin (John Larroquette) in all their fractious, fascinating complexity, 1776 features such beloved songs as 'Sit Down, John,' 'Cool, Cool, Considerate Men,' and 'He Plays the Violin.'

Palm Beach Dramaworks to Stage Reimagined 1776
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2016


'I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress.'

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/16/16- 1776
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2016


Today in 1969, 1776 opened at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rogers Theatre), where it ran for 1217 performances. 1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The story is based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It focuses on, and partly fictionalizes, the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document. The production was nominated for five Tony Awards and won three, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical was made into a film of the same name in 1972 and was revived on Broadway in 1997.

Cast Aside Productions & Blue Elephant Catering to Stage Immersive TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 8, 2016


Cast Aside Productions, Portland's professional musical theater company, is partnering with Blue Elephant Events and Catering to present the Tony award-winning 'Titanic the Musical' at the Portland Masonic Temple, November 5-13, 2016. Performances: Saturdays at 6PM and Sundays at Noon.

20th Annual IRNE Awards Nominees Are Announced - A.R.T.'s THE GREAT COMET, NICE WORK at Ogunquit, BILLY ELLIOT at NSMT and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 3, 2016


The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) today announced the nominees for the 20th Annual IRNE Awards, which honors the best of the previous year's actors, directors, choreographers, designers and companies across the full spectrum of large, mid-size and fringe theater companies.

The Story of Tonight: HAMILTON Cast Performs Live on 58th GRAMMY AWARDS!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 15, 2016


Lin-Manuel Miranda and his extraordinary cast will perform a number from the acclaimed musical via satellite from the legendary Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.

BREAKING: HAMILTON Cast to Perform Live at the Grammy Awards via Satellite!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2016


The cast of Broadway's hit musical HAMILTON gathered together in the video below to announce that they will be performing via satellite at the 2016 GRAMMY AWARDS!

City Circle Acting Company of Coralville to Present OLIVER! This Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the musical, Oliver! December 11-20 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are December 11,12,18,19 at 7:30 pm and December 13 and 20 at 2:00 pm.

City Circle Acting Company to Present OLIVER! in Coralville
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the musical OLIVER! December 11-20 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.

City Circle Acting Company of Coralville to Present OLIVER! This Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015


City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the musical, Oliver! December 11-20 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are December 11,12,18,19 at 7:30 pm and December 13 and 20 at 2:00 pm.

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Presents 2015 FESTIVAL OF TREES, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2015


The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will host the 2015 Festival of Trees tonight, November 28 beginning at 6:30pm at Brown Deer Golf Club, located at 1900 Country Club Drive in Coralville.

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts to Present 2015 FESTIVAL OF TREES, Beginning 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2015


The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will host the 2015 Festival of Trees on Saturday, November 28 beginning at 6:30pm at Brown Deer Golf Club, located at 1900 Country Club Drive in Coralville.

City Circle Acting Company to Present OLIVER! in Coralville
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the musical OLIVER! December 11-20 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.

Laurel Little Theatre Presents JEKYLL & HYDE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2015


LLT opens its 'Fifty-Fifth & Fabulous' Season with the musical thriller 'JEKYLL & HYDE' for a Halloween week run this weekend, October 29th - November 1st. 

Laurel Little Theatre to Present JEKYLL & HYDE, 10/29-11/1
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 20, 2015


LLT opens its 'Fifty-Fifth & Fabulous' Season with the musical thriller 'JEKYLL & HYDE' for a Halloween week run October 29th - November 1st. 

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?

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 will appear on a background
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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