The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence...if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
1776 is a funny, insightful, and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book. It is an extremely flexible show that can be performed with characters as written or as a concert version
Year | Category | |
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1969 | Best Musical | Winner |
1998 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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The Ross Family Theatre (5/31 - 6/30) | ||
[title of show] - the gender bend
Prism Theatre Company (8/9 - 8/25) | ||
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The Muny (6/17 - 6/23) | ||
Ain't Too Proud
Fox Theatre (5/9 - 5/11) | ||
Ripcord
Stray Dog Theatre (6/6 - 6/22) | ||
Ride The Cyclone: High School Edition
The Gaslight Theater (10/18 - 10/27) | ||
Dracula
New Line Theatre at the Marcelle (5/30 - 6/22) | ||
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We All Fall Down (5/30 - 6/16) | ||
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