Review: 1776 at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Gettysburg Community Theatre’s production of 1776 is powerful, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Their whole run has sold out, but this reviewer is looking forward to seeing their next production....
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TV Listings and Info
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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1776 to Add Performance at Ivoryton Playhouse After Record-Breaking Run
Ivoryton Playhouse has added a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 after its run sold out completely, giving audiences one more chance to see the production starring Broadway's Mark Aldrich....
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD: Westport Country Playhouse to Host Christie Symposium
Westport Country Playhouse will present a free public symposium titled 'Christie at 100...Still Going Strong,' featuring bestselling authors and a veteran book discussion moderator exploring why Christie's mysteries endure....
KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB to Return for Fourth Year With Six Playwrights
Kayenta Arts will present its 2026 KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB, featuring six playwrights selected by a panel of experts for 10-day development residencies, culminating in staged readings and post-show discussions....
Video: 'The Egg' From 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Maine State Music Theatre posted a clip of 'The Egg' from its production of 1776, featuring James Patterson as John Adams, John Treacy Egan as Benjamin Franklin, and Quinn Corcoran as Thomas Jefferson. Watch the video!...
1776 to Open at Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park in Edison
Plays-in-the-Park will present 1776 on the open-air stage at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre in Edison's Roosevelt Park, with Maximilian Jurisic as John Adams and Brian Lynch as Benjamin Franklin....
Photos: First Look at THE SOUND OF AMERICA at FringeArts
Philadelphia theater audiences can now experience the world premiere of The Sound of America, a rock musical created by Randall Lane and Todd Schwartz, reimagining Benjamin Franklin as America’s first rock star. See photos!...
1776, COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Maine Theatre Summer Picks
Though for many residents and folks from away, summer in Maine signifies a chance to revel in gorgeous scenery - beaches, lakes, trails – summer is also time to enjoy two of Maine’s premiere regional companies, Maine State Music Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse.(see Dan Marois’ review below) T...
1776 to Be Performed by Town Hall Theater Young Company in Middlebury
Town Hall Theater Young Company will present 1776 THE MUSICAL in Middlebury, Vermont, with three performances scheduled across one weekend....
1776 to Open at Super Summer Theatre With Special July 4 Performance
Super Summer Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Las Vegas, including a special Independence Day performance marking America's 250th birthday....
1776 to Open at Little Theatre of Fall River Amid America's 250th Anniversary
Little Theatre of Fall River will present the musical 1776, directed by Paula Arruda, at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River, MA, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States....
Previews: 1776 at Eight O'Clock Theatre
Eight O’Clock Theatre reimagines 1776 for the 250th Anniversary with a sharp, contemporary staging that brings the Continental Congress into the world of today. Director James Grenelle leads a powerhouse ensemble through a production that highlights how urgently the debates of 1776 still echo in 2...
WHAT PRICE FREEDOM to Return at Moving Arts Theatre Ahead of U.S. 250th
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 Mark Aldrich
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
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....
FRANKLIN'S KEY Returns to Philadelphia Following Award-Winning World Premiere
Pig Iron Theatre Company's Barrymore Award-winning production FRANKLIN'S KEY returns to Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia, following teenage siblings who uncover Franklin's hidden weather-controlling technology beneath the city....
Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade to Return as Official America250 Nevada Event
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
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
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
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
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....
Schmidt Vocal Arts Will Present Fifth Annual National High School Vocal Competition
Schmidt Vocal Arts announced 58 teen singers advancing to the semifinals of its fifth annual National Vocal Competition, held in partnership with Sarasota Opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida....
1776: IN CONCERT to be Presented for Free at The Brickyard
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
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
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....
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