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Who Played Benjamin Franklin in 1776

Benjamin Franklin is a role in 1776, a musical that opened US Tour in 1970.

Based on a conception of Sherman Edwards<p> The Tony Award winning musical 1776 is based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence that will eventually set America free from England's tyranny. Powerful performances by a cast of 25, and an impeccably crafted script make 1776 as relevant today as it was when first written. 1776 delivers a riveting evening of theatre filled with history, humor, heart and romance.

13 actors have played Benjamin Franklin in 1776.

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Performer Production Opened
Bruce MacKay Broadway 1776 1969
Charles Rule Broadway 1776 1969
Howard Da Silva Broadway 1776 1969
Jay Garner Broadway 1776 1969
Rex Everhart Broadway 1776 1969
Rex Everhart US Tour 1776 1970
Ronald Radd West End 1776 1970
Bill Nolte Broadway 1776 1997
David Huddleston Broadway 1776 1997
Pat Hingle Broadway 1776 1997
Rex Everhart Broadway 1776 1997
Tom Roland Broadway 1776 1997
John Larroquette Off-Broadway 1776 2016
Patrena Murray Broadway 1776 2022
Liz Mikel US Tour 1776 2023
Patrena Murray US Tour 1776 2023

Other Roles in 1776

Role Production Opened
Abigail Adams US Tour 1776 1970
Benjamin Franklin US Tour 1776 1970
Edward Rutledge US Tour 1776 1970
John Adams US Tour 1776 1970
John Dickinson US Tour 1776 1970
Martha Jefferson US Tour 1776 1970
Richard Henry Lee US Tour 1776 1970
Stephen Hopkins US Tour 1776 1970
Thomas Jefferson US Tour 1776 1970

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