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 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.
The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 where it received acclaim and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- Peter Stone
- Sherman Edwards
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for 1776
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 1998 | Best Revival of a Musical |
SUBMIT UPDATES
Marriott Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus (7/12/24-8/11/24)
Marriott Theatre is at 10 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL.
The Music Man (4/10/24-6/2/24)
Something Wonderful: Heidi Kettenring in Concert (3/18/24-3/18/24)
James And The Giant Peach-tya (2/16/24-3/31/24)
Songs and Stories: Nathaniel Stampley in Concert (10/15/23-10/15/23)
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: John Michael Dias Sings Neil Sedaka (9/11/23-9/12/23)
Nat Zegree in The History of Rock 'n' Roll (7/17/23-7/18/23)
Elephant And Piggie's We Are In A Play (7/14/23-8/13/23)
Damn Yankees (4/12/23-6/4/23)
I Will Always Love You: Katie Deal Sings Dolly Parton (3/25/23-3/26/23)
Big Fish (1/25/23-2/1/23)
The Marriott Theatre was founded 1975. Today the acclaimed theatre sells more than 400,000 tickets a year, and boasts the largest subscription base of any musical theatre! In all, The Marriott Theatre has presented more than 180 productions to an estimated 11 million people! The Marriott Theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 500 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations—Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. In addition to the presentation of classic American musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre has become a driving force in the development of original and re-imagined musicals.
Videos
 |
The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
 |
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
 |
Little Bear Ridge Road
Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre (6/13 - 7/21) | |
|
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Student Showcase
Studebaker Theater (7/17 - 7/17) | |
|
PORCHLIGHT’s FREE CONCERT SERIES: BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, JUNE 6 - AUGUST 6
Porchlight Music Theatre (6/6 - 8/6) | |
|
Pro-Am
First Floor Theater at The Den Theatre (5/16 - 6/15) | |
|
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
James M. Nederlander Theater (9/10 - 2/1) | |
|
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
The Center for Performing Arts (12/6 - 12/8) | |
|
Viva la Mort
The Conspirators (5/16 - 6/9) | |
|
Open Rehearsal
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (7/13 - 7/13) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Recommended For You
Get Chicago's #1 Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for Chicago & beyond.
