1776 at Van Ellis Theatre

Authors

• Peter Stone
• Sherman Edwards

Tony Awards and Nominations for 1776

Year	Category	Result
1969	Best Musical	Winner
1998	Best Revival of a Musical	Nominated

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.