1776 West End Original 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
Original
Original Cast
David Firth, who was nominated for Most Promising Actor in the Plays and Players Awards for his role as the Courier in the 1970 production of *1776* at the Albery Theatre, has had a prolific career spanning theatre, television, and musical writing. more...
Josiah Bartlett
David Kernan, who appeared in the original London production of the musical 1776 in 1970, was a versatile actor and director renowned for his contributions to musical theatre, including his Tony-nominated performance in Side by Side by Sondheim and his directorial work on Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood. more...
Bernard Lloyd, a distinguished Welsh actor and alumnus of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, brought his extensive stage experience with the Royal Shakespeare Company to the screen, including his role as The Traveller in the 1976 adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Signalman." more...
A Leather Apron
George Reed
See awards and nominations on the 1776 page
Other productions of 1776
- 1969 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 1970 US Tour — National Tour · 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
Peter Hunt Director
Onna White Choreographer
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