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Amber Iman, Jennifer Damiano, Brenda Braxton, And More Join New Musical BEAPART Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Tony-nominees Amber Iman (Lempicka), Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal), and Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe), alongside Marcus Paul James (Ain't Too Proud), Marcus M. Martin (Aladdin), Jaime Cepero (SMASH) and The Voice finalist Brooke Simpson (1776), are set to lead the cast of BeAPart, a new musical about chosen family, gentrification, returning home, and the sweet, smoky love of barbecue.

1776 Comes to Kansas City at Starlight Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Prepare to party like it’s 1776 with a witty retelling of our founding fathers' stories and how our great nation came to be! This production was developed and premiered by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University before playing on Broadway with Roundabout Theatre Company at the American Airlines Theatre.

Review: 1776 at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - Jul 2, 2023

1776 is now being given a triumphantly moving and vigorous radically deconstructed interpretation at the Kennedy Center. There are many fans already who are firm believers in the message of this uniquely conceived musical but this production will lead them even further into intellectual and sensory depth.

1776 Comes to 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

The national tour of 1776 makes its premiere in Seattle at The 5th Avenue Theatre August 2-6, 2023. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at The 5th Avenue Theatre’s website, over the phone, or by visiting the box office.

Page and Paulus' Revival of 1776 Offers a New Perspective on The Birth Of A Nation
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 22, 2023

Imagine walking into Jackson Hall on opening night, as I did, thinking, “Why did the directors reimagine this pleasant, if somewhat plodding, old-school musical with an ensemble of multi-ethnic women, trans and non-binary actors cast in the roles of America’s founding fathers?” Then leaving the theater after the final curtain wondering, “why on earth would anyone ever feel the need to cast the roles with men?” and reveling in the fact that 1776 tapped into my heart in unexpected ways, eliciting an emotional and, I daresay, patriotic response.

Photos: The Broadway Revival of 1776 Opens At Center Theater Group Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “1776” kicked off its limited engagement in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre this week! See photos from opening night!

Interview: 1776's Shawna Hamic On Touring & Working With Her Idol Sting
by Gil Kaan - Apr 3, 2023

The Center Theatre Group presents the Los Angeles premiere of the Tony Award-winning 1776 opening April 12, 2023 at the Ahmanson (with a preview April 11th). Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page co-direct the cast of 27.

Review: National Tour of 1776 Proves that a Woman's Place is in the House of Representatives
by Jon Bee - Mar 28, 2023

What did our critic think of 1776 at DCPA?

Texas Premiere of 1776 is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Individual tickets for the Texas premiere of the limited Broadway revival tour of 1776 at Theatre Under The Stars are now on sale.

Cast Announced For 1776 at The Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023

The national tour of “1776” will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America including its premiere in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre April 11 through May 7, 2023 with an opening night scheduled for April 12, 2023.

Review: 1776 at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Mar 17, 2023

In March 0f 2020, Des Moines Performing Arts announced it was bringing the musical '1776' as part of its 2020/2021 Broadway Series. At the time, the production was billed as a pre-Broadway run. What we didn't know at the time was that it would be almost three years before the show was finally able to make it to Des Moines. Going into the opening night performance, I hoped the production would be worth the wait, but I wasn't prepared for the fantastic production I saw on stage.

1776 National Tour is Coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 1776, will make its only San Francisco Bay Area stop at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts.

Review Roundup: 1776 Launches National Tour; What Do the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

1776 officially opened on February 16, 2023, at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, and will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America. Read the reviews for 1776 on tour here!

Review: 1776 at CIBC Theatre is a Refreshing-Lee Modern Take on a Classic
by Kathleen Anwar - Mar 6, 2023

1776 is a perfect example of a modern adaptation done right. Virtually everyone growing up in the United States learns the story of our country's birth: The founding fathers, the struggle for independence from Britain, and the scourge of slavery that was shamefully part of our fledgling nation. 1776 gives us a deep dive into this history, complete with nuanced political debates and glimpses into the personal lives of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the 1776 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2023

Get a first look at opening night red carpet photos of the new national tour of 1776!

Photos: First Look at Gisela Adisa, Nancy Anderson, Liz Mikel & More in the National Tour of 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2023

Get a first look at production photos of the national tour of 1776!

See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See February's lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

John-Andrew Morrison, Matt Saldivar, And More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Video: Watch Brooke Simpson as the Genie In 'Friend Like Me' ALADDIN Tribute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023

Watch Michael Korte & Bryson Camper's fresh and soulful take on Friend Like Me featuring Brooke Simpson!

Gisela Adisa, Nancy Anderson, Joanna Glushak, Liz Mikel & More to Star in 1776 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023

The National Tour cast has been announced for American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of 1776. See who is starring in the production, tour dates, and how to purchase tickets!