The Sound of America at FringeArts

The Sound of America is a high-voltage original rock opera that reimagines the life of Benjamin Franklin through the rebellious spirit of Rock n’ Roll. Written by Randall Lane and Todd Schwartz, directed by Kyle Metzger, and music directed by Luke McGinnis, the production follows Franklin’s rise from runaway apprentice to international celebrity, tracing his evolution as inventor, provocateur, lover, and revolutionary. Set against the backdrop of a young nation finding its voice, the musical draws powerful parallels between the birth of America and the rise of its most defiant art form: Rock ‘n Roll. Blending humor, romance, political intrigue, and electrifying music, The Sound of America transforms the story of Philadelphia’s favorite son into an epic rock musical about identity, rebellion, and the creation of a true American voice.