CPCC Theatre to Kick Off 2016-17 Season with 1776: THE MUSICAL

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Theatre is excited to kick off its 2016-2017 performance season with "1776: The Musical," September 23 to October 2, in its Pease Auditorium.

It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence, if only its founding fathers can agree to do it! "1776" follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

Join us for this funny, insightful and compelling drama, which features a striking score and legendary book.

Don't miss this opportunity to support local theatre; reserve your seat today!

Performances run September 23, 24, 29, 30 and October 1 at 7:30 p.m. and September 25 and October 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pease Auditorium on CPCC's Central Campus, Pease Lane, Charlotte, NC.

Individual tickets are $20 and a $10 ticket is available for children under 15 with the purchase of an adult ticket. College and high school students who have a valid student I.D. can purchase a $5 ticket. Tickets may be purchased online at tix.cpcc.edu, at the CPCC Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday or by calling 704.330.6534. Free parking is available in the Theater parking deck, accessible from 4th St. Connect to CPCC Arts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cpccarts.

Central Piedmont Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma and certification programs; customized corporate training; market-focused continuing education; and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. CPCC responds to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies. Established in 1963, CPCC has provided more than 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry. For more information, see www.cpcc.edu. Connect with the college on social media at www.cpcc.edu/social.

Pictured: George Demott as Thomas Jefferson and Eric Johnson as John Adams. Photo by Chris Record/CPCC.

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