1776 To Be Presented At Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, with book by Peter Stone and music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. 1776 is directed by David Kiley, with music direction by Daniel Bachelis.

Tony Award-winning 1776 is a musical exploration of the Second Constitution Congress as it works to draft the Declaration of Independence. In the summer of 1776, John Adams, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson–among others–debate the content and wording of a document to declare independence from Britain. The declaration became the basis of democracy in America. With sharp dialogue and unforgettable music, 1776 is a delightful and salient journey into the founding of our country.

“Never has there been a more important time to remember and celebrate the roots of democracy in the United States,” says director David Kiley.  “1776 reminds us that patriotism is an ongoing process which relies on Americans of all generations to keep democracy strong.”

A2CT's 1776 breaks with traditional casting and includes actors of all genders playing male and female roles. The talented cast features John DeMerell, Rick Sperling, Eddie Eichenhorn, David Cuilliton, Carrie Brown, Julia Ford, John Stockwell, Matt Praschan, Kate Topham, Beth Ballbach, Mark Bernstein, Adrian Diffey, Jennifer Bork, Bob Skon, Daniel Peisach, Kathleen Beardmore, Fran Potasnik, Jimmy Dee Arnold, Denyse Clayton, Carter Salata, David Renken, Halshka Shkrabiuk, Cyrina Ostgaard, Patrick Grimes, Nicolas Wilson, and Steven R. White.