How well do you know 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Test your knowledge of this historical Broadway triumph that first debuted in 1969 and went on to inspire multiple revivals and a film adaptation. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a script by Peter Stone, 1776 shines a spotlight on key figures like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they debate America’s future. Dive into the trivia and see what you’ve missed in this compelling retelling of America's birth.
Musical Composition
- The music and lyrics for 1776 were composed by Sherman Edwards, a pop songwriter with several top 10 hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Production Facts
- 1776 is a musical that debuted on Broadway in 1969 and went on to win three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- The book for the musical 1776 was written by Peter Stone, who helped create a narrative that showed the founding fathers as real people with conflicts and commitments.
