1776: The Musical - In Concert at Norris Theatre

Opening just three days after the Presidential election, the seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in a staged concert performance of this most unconventional of Broadway hits for two performances only. . This funny, insightful, and compelling musical features a striking score, accompanied by a 17-piece orchestra and a cast of 25. Winner of five Tony awards, the musical, “1776” puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation