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Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776

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What better time to celebrate the birth of America's independence than during an election year.....and what better way than with a Tony Award winning musical set in 1776? The turning point in American history blazes to vivid life in our November musical offering, 1776. A funny, insightful and compelling musical with a striking score and legendary book, 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history.

We see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, charming and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. Step back in time and be inspired by our founding fathers as they attempt to convince Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarch by signing the Declaration of Independence. This uplifting musical will have you beaming with pride and patriotism.

Photo credit: John Barrois

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Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image
The men of Congress, the cast of 1776

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image
The men of Congress, the cast of 1776

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image
David Hoover (Benjamin Franklin). Gary Rucker (John Adams)

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image
The men of Congress, the cast of 1776 with Benjamin Franklin (David Hoover), Richard Henry Lee (Ken Goode), John Adams (Gary Rucker)

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image
John Adams (Gary Adams), Martha Jefferson (Jessica Nicole Gordon), Benjamin Franklin (David Hoover) sing "He Plays the Violin"

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image
The men of Congress, the cast of 1776

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776 Image

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