1776 1969
Ages: 6+
Opened: March 16, 1969Closing: February 13, 1972
1776 - 1969 Broadway History , Info & More
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.
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1776 History
Other Productions of 1776
| 1969 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1970 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 1970 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1970 | US Tour |
Bus and Truck Tour US Tour |
| 1997 | Broadway |
Roundabout Revival Broadway |
| 2007 | East Haddam, CT (Regional) |
Goodspeed Revival East Haddam, CT (Regional) |
| 2016 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Encores Concert Production Off-Broadway |
| 2022 | Broadway |
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2023 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
1776 - 1969 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book | Peter Stone |
| 1969 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Set Design | Patricia Zipprodt |
| 1969 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Composer/Lyricist | Sherman Edwards |
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