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1776 Broadway Replacement Cast Revival


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 more...

Original Replacement

Replacements


Carolee Carmello, a three-time Tony Award nominee, previously captivated Broadway audiences as John Dickinson in the Roundabout revival of 1776. more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
(Congressional Secretary)
(Applause Books)
Richard Poe, known for his extensive work in regional theaters and 14 Broadway productions, including original casts of four Tony Award-winning Best Plays, brought his seasoned talent to the cast of 1776, enriching the historical narrative with his impressive stage presence. more...

Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
1776 awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gregg Edelman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Brent Spiner
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman

Production Team

Brian Besterman Orchestrator
David Brian Brown Hair and Wig Designer
Scott Ellis Director
Paul Gemignani Musical Director
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Kathleen Marshall Choreographer
Brian Nason Lighting Designer
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
Tony Walton Scenic Designer

1776 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sit Down, John Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve Till Then The Lees of Old Virginia But, Mr. Adams Yours, Yours, Yours He Plays the Violin Cool, Cool, Considerate Men Momma Look Sharp The Egg Molasses to Rum Is Anybody There? Increase and Multiply Man'l of Arms British Style Chidda Boom Chick Chick Whistle-Belly Vengeance I Wish't I Had a Maiden Are You That Man? Time's Running Out Overture For God's Sake, John Sit Down! Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve The Lees Of Old Virginia But, Mr. Adams Yours, Yours, Yours He Plays The Violin Cool, Cool Considerate Men Momma Look Sharp The Egg Molasses To Rum Is Anybody There?

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