Abigail Adams News

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.

Sheyenne Theatre’s production of 1776 is both timely and thoughtfully chosen. Director Anthony selected the show in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

The Norris Center at Cambier Park will welcome four historical figures to tell their life stories over afternoon tea. The Afternoon Tea with Historical Women Festival will feature four different actresses performing solo plays.

Ford's Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of 1776, set to open in spring 2026. The historic venue will host this revival, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic American musical.

People's Light kicks off the new year with Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias, playing January 14 - February 15, 2026 on the Steinbright Stage. Directed by longtime Company Artist and Artistic Director Emerita Abigail Adams.

I chatted with three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello about leading the national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and her character development process.

Stage star Carolee Carmello has played a wide range of roles in her career – from “Cordelia, the kosher caterer,” in the original Broadway production of “Falsettos,” Lucille Frank in the Broadway premiere of “Parade,” Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!” Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” now she's starring in the national tour of Kimblerly Akimbo. Read our interview!

​​​​​​​People's Light has announced its 2025/26 season, a dynamic blend of world premieres, time-honored classics and searing social reflection, continuing the theatre's bold tradition of art that inspires conversation, community and change.

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.

Laura Linney is set to star alongside Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney in American Classic, the upcoming half-hour theater-themed series from co-creators Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin.

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its May musical, 1776. The show will run eight performances May 9-May 18, 2025.

People’s Light is continuing its 50th Anniversary Season with Birthday Candles, a heartwarming and thought-provoking play by Noah Haidle. Learn more ands ee how to purchase tickets.

Director Celeste Philippon has revealed the cast for Community Little Theatre's upcoming production of the musical '1776'. Kicking off CLT's 85th consecutive season, '1776' tells the story of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sunrise Theatre Company has announced performances of 1776 at Lynbrook High School on September 28th and 29th.

 In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Get a first look at 1776, winner of multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, at Marriot Theatre. The production opens on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30pm and runs through October 13, 2024 at Marriott Theatre. 

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.

Check out a first look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre in the photos here!

People's Light will begin its 50th Anniversary Season with THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL. Learn how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of 46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES at Hub Theatre Company Of Boston?