Based on a conception of Sherman Edwards
The Tony Award winning musical 1776 is based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence more...
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(Standby)
(Congressional Secretary)
Ralston Hill, best known for his role as Secretary Charles Thomson in both the Broadway musical and film versions of "1776," tragically passed away in 1996 while rehearsing for "Gigi" at the Papermill Playhouse. more...
Awards and Nominations
1969 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ronald Holgate won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Virginia Vestoff was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Ernest Adler Hair Designer
Peter Howard Musical Director
Peter Hunt Director
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Eddie Sauter Orchestrator
Onna White Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer
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