Benjamin Franklin News

Frankly Ben Franklin: A Musical Memoir will be presented by Theatre in the Circle in Cleveland. The production explores the life of Benjamin Franklin through music and memory. Performances will take place at the Judson Manor Ballroom.

We had the opportunity to interview Music Director Robert W. Butts about his career, The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, and the upcoming performance at The Growing Stage.

1776 the Musical | April 18 & 19 at Barbara B. Mann PAH

The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 is now playing at Paper Mill Playhouse in a run continuing through early May. Watch as Praise Oranika sings 'Momma Look Sharp' as the Courier here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Liz Leclerc (Martha Jefferson), Will Blum (John Adams), and John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin) performing 'He Plays the Violin' from their current production of 1776, now playing through May 2, 2026.

The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2.

Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of FRANKLINLAND by Lloyd Suh. The production will explore the relationship between Benjamin Franklin and his son. Performances will take place at St. Stephen’s Theater in Philadelphia.

You can now see photos from the opening night of 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse, directed by Paper Mill Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee. See photos of Will Blu, John Treacy Egan, and more.

Celebrating 65 years of artistic excellence and community engagement, newly appointed Artistic Director Robyne Parrish and the team at Arrow Rock Lyceum announced the theater's 65th anniversary season.

You can now get a first look at production photos and a first-look clip of “Sit Down, John” ahead of 1776’s opening night this weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production runs through early May.

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You can now get a first look at the cast of 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Will Blum as John Adams, John Treacy Egan as Benjamin Franklin, and more.

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy.

Will Blum (John Adams) and the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse’s upcoming production of 1776 perform 'Sit Down, John' in the rehearsal room in this sneak peek video.

Pig Iron Theatre Company will present FRANKLIN’S KEY in Philadelphia. The immersive sci-fi production will run June 11 through June 28. The show blends history, science, and adventure.

Moving Arts Theatre has announced its 2026 season, opening with the world premiere of What Price Freedom. The production runs April through May in Los Angeles. Additional programming includes a second play and the MADLab cohort.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare's Highland Lights will return to celebrate five years of illuminating Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s landscape through community-built processions with Assembly: A Procession Of American Luminaries.

Walnut Street Theatre will present 1776 THE MUSICAL as part of its 2025-26 Season of Legendary Stories, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The production is set to open on April 14, 2026, with performances running through May 8.