1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Dates: 6/24/2026 - 7/11/2026
📍 Theatre: Maine State Music Theatre
Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
Brunswick,
Phone: 207.725.8769
Before there was a nation, there was a room full of arguments. In this stirring and surprisingly humorous musical, the Founding Fathers come to life as real, flawed, passionate individuals, clashing over independence, ideals, and the shape of a new country. With soaring songs and sharp dialogue, 1776 offers a powerful reminder that democracy is messy—and worth it. A fresh look at the birth of America that feels urgently relevant today.
Book by Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for 1776
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 1998 | Best Revival of a Musical | Nominated |
News About 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Video: Watch 'Momma Look Sharp' From 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
July 02, 2026 Watch Jalen Kirkman perform 'Momma Look Sharp' as The Courier in Maine State Music Theatre's production of 1776. 1776 features music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone.
Review: THE LABORS OF LIBERTY: MSMT'S 1776 CHRONICLES THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION
June 26, 2026 What better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence than by mounting a stirring production of the musical 1776. That is just what Maine State Music Theatre has chosen to do – the only regional company in Maine to receive the rights at present - for the Sherman Edwards 1969 show that delivers a witty, riveting, deeply human and affecting account of our Founding Fathers. Directed by Amber Mak and featuring stunning cast of twenty-eight, MSMT‘s production is one of those artistic events audiences cannot afford to miss.
Video: First Look at 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
June 24, 2026 Maine State Music Theatre has shared a first look video for its production of 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, featuring Broadway veterans and MSMT favorites in the cast.
Interview: Crisis, Confrontation, & Consensus James Patterson Debuts as John Adams in 1776
June 15, 2026 “John Adams is a debut role for me. I love his passion. He is the central catalytic force in the entire drama. He has dedicated his life to God, country, and family in that order. He’s been toiling in the Continental Congress for years now, and he just wants to get the job [independence] done and go home to his family.” Actor James Patterson is speaking enthusiastically about the challenge of playing the Founding Father from Massachusetts in Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of 1776, created for America’s 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, that begins its run at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick, Maine on June 24th.
Interview: John Treacy Egan On Playing Benjamin Franklin in 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
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.About the Theatre
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