1776 Broadway Replacement Cast
Based on a conception of Sherman Edwards The Tony Award winning musical 1776 is based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence that will eventually set America free from England's tyranny. Full synopsis
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Gary Beach, who was part of the cast of "1776," is best known for his Tony Award-winning performance as Roger DeBris in the Broadway production of "The Producers." more...
Betty Buckley, who made her Broadway debut as the wife of an early U.S. President in the musical "1776," has had an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and television, earning a Tony Award for her role as Grizabella in "Cats" and a Tony nomination for "Triumph of Love." more...
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John Cullum, who portrayed Edward Rutledge of South Carolina in the Broadway musical 1776, delivered a dramatic highlight with his performance of "Molasses to Rum," a powerful tirade against the hypocrisy of the slave trade. more...
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George Hearn, known for his award-winning performances in Broadway hits like Sunset Boulevard and La Cage aux Folles, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of 1776, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. more...
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Mary Bracken Phillips, an award-winning playwright and actress, is renowned for her portrayal of Martha Jefferson in the Broadway production of "1776" and was also nominated for a 1992 Tony Award for her lyrics in the musical "Metro". more...
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See awards and nominations on the 1776 page
Other productions of 1776
- 1970 US Tour — National Tour · Cast
- 1970 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1970 US Tour — Bus and Truck Tour · Cast
- 1997 Broadway — Roundabout Revival · Cast
- 2007 East Haddam, CT (Regional) — Goodspeed Revival · Cast
- 2016 Off-Broadway — City Center Encores Concert Production · Cast
- 2022 Broadway — Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2023 US Tour — US Tour · Cast
Production Team
Ernest Adler Hair Designer
Peter Howard Musical Director
Peter Hunt Director
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Eddie Sauter Orchestrator
Onna White Choreographer
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Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer
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