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1776 The Musical at Walnut Street Theatre
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 5/31/2026
📍 Theatre: Walnut Street Theatre
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1776 The Musical brings to life the fervent struggle for American independence during the Continental Congress. As John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson navigate the political landscape filled with humor, romance, and tension, the production captures the spirit of the nation’s founding moments. This classic Broadway musical is staged at the Walnut Street Theatre, coinciding with Philadelphia's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Audiences can expect a compelling mix of history and theatricality in this renowned story.
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What shows are coming up next at Walnut Street Theatre?
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Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER (02/23/27-03/28/27)
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What shows have played recently at Walnut Street Theatre?
Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE (02/24/26-03/29/26)
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GREAT DETECTIVE (01/13/26-02/15/26)
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (09/30/25-11/02/25)
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BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical (03/26/24-05/05/24)
GROUCHO: A Life in Revue (02/13/24-03/10/24)
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (01/09/24-02/04/24)
Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit (05/31/22-07/03/22)
Disney's Moana JR. (04/30/22-05/15/22)
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GREAT DETECTIVE (01/13/26-02/15/26)
A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical (11/18/25-01/04/26)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (09/30/25-11/02/25)
DRIVING MISS DAISY (01/07/25-02/02/25)
BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical (03/26/24-05/05/24)
GROUCHO: A Life in Revue (02/13/24-03/10/24)
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (01/09/24-02/04/24)
Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit (05/31/22-07/03/22)
Disney's Moana JR. (04/30/22-05/15/22)
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