Rivertown Theaters to Bring Politics to the Stage 1776-Style This Fall

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award- winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.

The turning point in American history blazes to vivid life in Rivertown Theater's 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 things for our fledging 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.

1776 CAST:

John Hancock: Louis Dudoussat

CHARLES THOMSON: Kurt Owens

DR. JOSIAH BARTLETT: Joey Dowdall

ANDREW McNAIR: Michael Sullivan

John Adams: Gary Rucker

AbiGail Adams: Nori Pritchard

MARTHA JEFFERSON: Jessica Gordon

STEPHEN HOPKINS: Wayne Gonsoulin

A LEATHER APRON/PAINTER: Chris Sibley

A COURIER: AaRon Richert

ROGER SHERMAN: Alex Furtado

LEWIS MORRIS: Matt Mickal

Robert Livingston: Drew Arnold

REV. JONATHAN WITHERSPOON: Trey Lagan

Benjamin Franklin: David Hoover

JOHN DICKINSON: Jimmy Murphy

James Wilson: Kyle Daigrepont

CAESAR RODNEY: Peter Gabb

COL. Thomas McKean: Alan Payne

George ReaD: Darren Hayes

SAMUEL CHASE: Terry Utterback

Richard Henry LEE: Ken Goode

Thomas Jefferson: Matt Reed

JOSEPH HEWES: Adam Segrave

EDWARD RUTLEDGE: Scott Clausen

DR. LYMAN HALL: Chase Dickey

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Director AJ Allegra
Choreographer Lindsay Romig
Musical Director Alan Payne
Set Designer David Raphael
Stage Manager Kathy Reiss
Lighting Designer MelissA Martinez
Costume Designer Linda Fried

Show Dates and Times: Opening Week November 4th & 5th at 8:00 pm and November 6at 2:00 pm; 2nd Week November 11 & 12 at 8:00 pm and November 13 at 2:00 pm; 3rd Week November 17, 18 & 19 at 8:00 pm and November 20 at 2:00 pm

Individual Ticket prices: $44.00 - Adults $41.90- Seniors $39.80 - Students, including taxes. Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets, group and military discounts are available as well. To purchase, call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com.

Performances play the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts kicked off its inaugural "BROADWAY SERIES AT RIVERTOWN" SCHEDULE FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON with a new name, a new management company, Theatre 13, and new artistic directors, Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi. The mission of Theatre 13 is to bring new and exciting productions to the New Orleans area while providing local theatre artists an opportunity to perform and create, as well as teach and showcase the talents of children of all ages. Now beginning its multiple award-winning fifth season, Theatre 13 is producing a wide range of professional theatrical performances, from Broadway musicals to children's theater for Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts.