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Ben Franklin In Paris: A Revolutionary Musical In Concert at 54 Below
Dates: 9/13/2026
at 7:00 PM
📍 Theatre: 54 Below
Willisong Productions
254 W 54th St. Cellar, NYC 10019
New York, NY 10019
Phone: +1-646-476-3551
Tickets: $30.50–$107.50
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BEN FRANKLIN IN PARIS: A Revelutionary Musical In Concert, Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence is produced, adapted, directed, and starring Tony Award nominee Walter Willison, lyrics & original book by Sidney Michaels, music by Mark Sandrich, Jr. additional songs by Jerry Herman, with musical direction by James Woods, also starring Ann Kittredge, Keith Crowningshield, Tony Award nominee Timothy Jerome, Keaton Miller, Zoë Parrish, Ron Spivak, Melinda Hopkins, and Sheila Wormer. This intimate immersive concert staging marks the first time this musical from Broadway's Golden Age will be seen on a New York stage since the original 1964 production. It's 1776, the colonies are in peril of losing the Revolutionary War, and America's First Diplomat is dispatched to Paris to convince King Louis VI to enter into a military alliance with the burgeoning nation. Ben rekindles a former romance, his grandson Temple discovers himself, and along with the playwright Beaumarchais they encounter adventure, intrigue, spies and songs of inspiration, wit, wisdom, and love. Associate director Joanna Rush, Costume Coordinator Mitchell Bloom, stage manager Luke Byrne. 54Below received the 2022 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre.
Ben Franklin In Paris: A Revolutionary Musical In Concert at 54 Below Schedule
The performance will also be Livestreamed around the world. https://54below.org/events/livestream-ben-franklin-in-paris/
Cast and Creative Team for Ben Franklin In Paris: A Revolutionary Musical In Concert at 54 Below
Cast
Walter Willison
Benjamin Franklin
Ann Kittredge
Madame La Comtesse Diane de Vobrillac
Timothy Jerome
David Lord Stormont, Captain Wickes
Keith Crowningshield
Pierre Caron de Beaumarchais
Keaton Miller
Temple Franklin
Zoë Parrish
Janine Nicolet
Ron Spivak
Pedro Count de Aranda, Jacques Finque
Melinda Hopkins
Yvonne
Sheila Wormer
Marcelle
Creative Team
Sidney Michaels
Playwright, Lyricist
Mark Sandrich, Jr
Composer
Jerry Herman
Additional Music & Lyrics
Walter Willison
Producer, Director, Concert Adaptation
James Woods
Musical Director
Joanne Rush
Associate Director
Mitchell Bloom
Costume Coordinator
Luke Byrne
Stage Manager
Michael Kidd
Original Broadway Director
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Is there parking?
Directly next door to 54Below
What is the running time?
90 minutes
Is there an intermission?
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What ages is this show appropriate for?
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Is the theatre accessible?
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Where is 54 Below located?
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