Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.
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WHAT PRICE FREEDOM to Return at Moving Arts Theatre Ahead of U.S. 250th
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2026
Moving Arts Theatre announced a return engagement of Tony Blake's WHAT PRICE FREEDOM, directed by Darin Anthony, starring Rob Nagle as Benjamin Franklin and Brandon Bales as John Adams in Los Angeles....
1776 to Open at Ivoryton Playhouse Starring Broadway's Mark Aldrich
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2026
Ivoryton Playhouse will stage the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, starring Broadway veteran Mark Aldrich, with a cast of 26 actors and an 8-piece orchestra at its intimate Connecticut venue....
Interview: John Treacy Egan On Playing Benjamin Franklin in 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - June 10, 2026
Broadway veteran John Treacy Egan discusses making his Maine State Music Theatre debut as Benjamin Franklin in 1776, running June 24 through July 11 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick....
Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade to Return as Official America250 Nevada Event
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2026
The 32nd Annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, designated an official America250 Nevada event, will feature 70 entries including giant inflatable balloons, military groups, and Las Vegas pro sports teams....
Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - June 01, 2026
What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?...
AMERICA 250 CULTURAL FAIR to Launch at Jaffrey's Park Theatre This July 4th Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH announced its America 250 Cultural Fair, featuring films, a live variety show, historical document exhibits, and a Main Street cookout to mark the nation's 250th birthday....
THE SOUND OF AMERICA Rock Musical to Make World Premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
THE SOUND OF AMERICA, a rock musical reimagining Benjamin Franklin as America's first rock star, will have its world premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia, with Roger Daltrey of The Who serving as Royal Governor....
FRANKLINLAND to Extend Run at Lantern Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Lantern Theater Company announced a one-week extension of FRANKLINLAND, Lloyd Suh's comedy about Benjamin Franklin and his son, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia, due to audience and student group demand....
1776: IN CONCERT to be Presented for Free at The Brickyard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, and Downtown Mansfield Inc. will present a free one-night-only performance of 1776: In Concert featuring Broadway and Hollywood performers, at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield....
Review: FRANKLINLAND Holds the Key to Entertainment at B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - May 08, 2026
Forty years celebrating the iconic B St. Theatre continues with Franklinland, an engaging exploration of power, legacy, and the bonds between father and son. Lloyd Suh’s play about the complexities of Benjamin Franklin has an emotional core that centers on the volatile relationship between the fou...
NEWSIES to Open Super Summer Theatre's 2026 Super Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2026
Super Summer Theatre announced tickets are now on sale for its upcoming season, with NEWSIES leading a lineup that also includes 1776, THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, and COME FROM AWAY....
MA250 FESTIVAL: PEOPLE, POETRY, PERSPECTIVE Begins In June At The Adams Theater
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2026
The Adams Theater will present the MA250 FESTIVAL: PEOPLE, POETRY, PERSPECTIVE, a state-validated celebration of Massachusetts' 250th anniversary featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, MA Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, and the Guy Mendilow Ensemble....
1776 To Return To Alhambra Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - April 30, 2026
The Alhambra Theatre & Dining has announced the return of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, running this spring. The Alhambra last produced 1776 in 2018....
Review: 1776 at Walnut Street Theatre
by Greer Firestone - April 26, 2026
The Walnut Street Theatre’s opening night production of 1776 is, quite simply, magnificent. It arrives not merely as a theatrical event, but as something more essential—an experience that feels necessary....
FRANKLY BEN FRANKLIN World Premiere To Be Presented At Theatre in the Circle
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2026
Theatre in the Circle, a Judson Resident Theatre, will present Frankly Ben Franklin: A Musical Memoir, an engaging and imaginative musical that brings Benjamin Franklin's remarkable life to the stage....
FRANKLINLAND, a Comedy About Benjamin Franklin Will Come to the B Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2026
B Street Theatre will present FRANKLINLAND, a comedy by Lloyd Suh exploring Benjamin Franklin's relationship with his son William across decades of scientific ambition and political upheaval, at The Sofia in Sacramento....
MONTH OF MODERNS To Conclude The Crossing Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2026
The Crossing will conclude its season with The Month of Moderns, a series of concerts in Philadelphia. The program will feature world premieres by Nicole Lizée, Nathalie Joachim, and Peter Boyer. Performances will take place across multiple venues in June....
Video: First Look at 1776 at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 21, 2026
Walnut Street Theatre has released first look footage of 1776, Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's classic award-winning Broadway musical, now playing through May 31, 2026 as part of Philadelphia's celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence....
Video: Will Blum Performs 'Is Anybody There?' from 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - April 21, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Will Blum performing 'Is Anybody There?' in his role as John Adams in their current production of 1776, now playing through May 2, 2026....
1776 to be Presented as Part of Abbey Theater of Dublin's America 250 Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2026
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present the musical 1776 in coordination with the City of Dublin’s America-250 Celebration. Tickets are $17.76 for general admission....
Theatre in the Circle Will Present FRANKLY BEN FRANKLIN: A MUSICAL MEMOIR
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2026
Frankly Ben Franklin: A Musical Memoir will be presented by Theatre in the Circle in Cleveland. The production explores the life of Benjamin Franklin through music and memory. Performances will take place at the Judson Manor Ballroom....
Spotlight: 1776: THE MUSICAL at Barbara B. Mann PAH
by BWW Special Offer - April 13, 2026
1776 the Musical | April 18 & 19 at Barbara B. Mann PAH...
Video: Praise Oranika Sings 'Momma Look Sharp' in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 is now playing at Paper Mill Playhouse in a run continuing through early May. Watch as Praise Oranika sings 'Momma Look Sharp' as the Courier here!...
Video: Liz Leclerc, Will Blum & John Treacy Egan Perform 'He Plays the Violin' from 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - April 08, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Liz Leclerc (Martha Jefferson), Will Blum (John Adams), and John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin) performing 'He Plays the Violin' from their current production of 1776, now playing through May 2, 2026....
Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making
by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026
The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....
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