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Spreckels Theatre Company Presents 1776

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The critically acclaimed, award-winning Spreckels Theatre Company presents "1776," the Tony Award winning musical which brings history to life as it recalls America's contentious Founding Fathers and their determination to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.

Engaging, witty and passionate, this Broadway musical takes audiences back to the long, hot Philadelphia summer of 1776 when John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia bid members of the Second Continental Congress to proclaim independence from the tyranny of British monarchy and adopt the United States Declaration of Independence.

"1776" opened at the 46th Street Theatre in 1969. Known today as the Richard Rodgers Theatre, it is the same Broadway theater where "Hamilton: An American Musical" recently received wide critical acclaim and record breaking attendance. The original Broadway production of "1776" received several theater awards including the Tony and New York Drama Critics' Circle awards for Best Musical.

Presidents' Day Holiday Weekend discounts for youth audience: Free admission for children ages 12 and under and $12 admission for ages 13 to 18-years old to performances presented over the Presidents' Day holiday weekend at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

This main stage production is presented with the Paradyne projection system, developed by Spreckels Performing Arts Center, combining still images and animations to create multiple backdrop effects - creating a visual aesthetic that's exciting and visually surprising for audiences of the 21st Century.

Directed by Larry Williams
Music Direction by Lucas Sherman
Choreography by Michella Snider
Costumes by Pamela Enz

TICKETS: $16 to $26
$16 children 12 and under; $22 students; $24 seniors/youth; $26 general. Student Rush: Spreckels welcomes SSU and SRJC students to take advantage of its student rush price. Present student ID at the Spreckels box office 10 minutes before curtain for special admission of $12. Reservations recommended.

Presidents' Day Holiday Weekend discounts for youth audience: Free admission for children ages 12 and under and $12 admission for ages 13 to 18-years old to performances presented over the Presidents' Day holiday weekend at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

TICKETS ONLINE: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=36249&schedule=list

PHONE: 707-588-3400
For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707-588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime.

WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com
Follow prompts to Spreckels Theatre Company

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