Ivoryton Playhouse will stage the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, starring Broadway veteran Mark Aldrich, with a cast of 26 actors and an 8-piece orchestra at its intimate Connecticut venue.
Broadway veteran John Treacy Egan discusses making his Maine State Music Theatre debut as Benjamin Franklin in 1776, running June 24 through July 11 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.
Pig Iron Theatre Company's Barrymore Award-winning production FRANKLIN'S KEY returns to Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia, following teenage siblings who uncover Franklin's hidden weather-controlling technology beneath the city.
The 32nd Annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, designated an official America250 Nevada event, will feature 70 entries including giant inflatable balloons, military groups, and Las Vegas pro sports teams.
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The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH announced its America 250 Cultural Fair, featuring films, a live variety show, historical document exhibits, and a Main Street cookout to mark the nation's 250th birthday.
THE SOUND OF AMERICA, a rock musical reimagining Benjamin Franklin as America's first rock star, will have its world premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia, with Roger Daltrey of The Who serving as Royal Governor.
Lantern Theater Company announced a one-week extension of FRANKLINLAND, Lloyd Suh's comedy about Benjamin Franklin and his son, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia, due to audience and student group demand.
The Crossing, the four-time Grammy-winning choir conducted by Donald Nally, will present THE MONTH OF MODERNS, a series of Philadelphia concerts featuring world premieres and works marking 250 years of American Independence.
Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present its Summer Classic Movie Series, featuring films including ARMAGEDDON, GLORY, APOLLO 13, and MIRACLE, celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Schmidt Vocal Arts announced 58 teen singers advancing to the semifinals of its fifth annual National Vocal Competition, held in partnership with Sarasota Opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida.
The Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, and Downtown Mansfield Inc. will present a free one-night-only performance of 1776: In Concert featuring Broadway and Hollywood performers, at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield.
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
Forty years celebrating the iconic B St. Theatre continues with Franklinland, an engaging exploration of power, legacy, and the bonds between father and son. Lloyd Suh’s play about the complexities of Benjamin Franklin has an emotional core that centers on the volatile relationship between the founding father and his son, William. Director Sean Patrick Nill approaches the show with a balance of comedy and sincerity, wasting no time establishing the imbalance between icon and son.
The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.
Super Summer Theatre announced tickets are now on sale for its upcoming season, with NEWSIES leading a lineup that also includes 1776, THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, and COME FROM AWAY.
The Adams Theater will present the MA250 FESTIVAL: PEOPLE, POETRY, PERSPECTIVE, a state-validated celebration of Massachusetts' 250th anniversary featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, MA Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, and the Guy Mendilow Ensemble.
The Alhambra Theatre & Dining has announced the return of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, running this spring. The Alhambra last produced 1776 in 2018.
The Walnut Street Theatre’s opening night production of 1776 is, quite simply, magnificent. It arrives not merely as a theatrical event, but as something more essential—an experience that feels necessary.
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