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.
Year | Category | |
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1969 | Best Musical | Winner |
1998 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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2025 Season
Gretna Theatre (6/5 - 8/23) | |
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DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2025
Act 1 DeSales University (3/21 - 3/23) | |
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Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center [Strand Theatre] (1/27 - 1/27) | |
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The Belmont Theatre (1/17 - 1/26) | |
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Prima Theatre (2/7 - 2/23) | |
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Gaelic Celebration
Appell Center for the Performing Arts (1/18 - 1/18) | |
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DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (9/26 - 10/5) | |
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