1776 the Musical Returns to Broadway
1776 the musical returns to Broadway with the Roundabout Theatre Company September 16, 2022—January 8, 2023 and to ART Now – 7/24/22.
1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The show is based on the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, telling a story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.
The show premiered on Broadway in 1969, earning warm reviews, and ran for 1,217 performances. The production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In 1972, it was made into a film adaptation. It was revived on Broadway in 1997 and now returns Sept 2022.
American Airlines Theatre Broadway
Opening Night 16 Sep, 2022
Closing Night 08 Jan, 2023
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Full Cast
Gisela Adisa – Robert Livingston
Nancy Anderson – George Read
Becca Ayers – Col. Thomas McKean
Tiffani Barbour – Andrew McNair Congressional Custodian
Carolee Carmello – John Dickinson
Allyson Kaye Daniel – Abigail Adams/ Rev. John Witherspoon
Elizabeth A. Davis Thomas Jefferson
Mehry Eslaminia – Broadway debut – Charles Thomson Congressional Secretary
Joanna Glushak – Stephen Hopkins
Shawna Hamic – Richard Henry Lee
Eryn Lecroy – Martha Jefferson/ Dr. Lyman Hall
Crystal Lucas-Perry – Broadway debut – John Adams – Sep 16, 2022 – Oct 23, 2022
Liz Mikel – John Hancock
Patrena Murray – Broadway debut – Benjamin Franklin
Oneika Phillips – Joseph Hewes
Lulu Picart – Samuel Chase
Sara Porkalob – Broadway debut – Edward Rutledge
Sushma Saha – Broadway debut – James Wilson
Brooke Simpson – Broadway debut – Roger Sherman
Salome B. Smith – Broadway debut – Courier
Sav Souza – Broadway debut – Dr. Josiah Bartlett
Jill Marie Vallery – Caesar Rodney
Standby: Ariella Serur , Grace Stockdale and Imani Pearl Williams
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American Airlines Theatre
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| The American Airlines Theatre, originally the Selwyn Theatre, is a historic Italian Renaissance style Broadway theatre built in 1918. It was designed by George Keister and built by the Selwyn brothers. Used for musicals and other dramatic performances it was eventually converted for film. It was used briefly as a visitor’s center but stood vacant for years until a 1997 renovation and restoration. It is located at 227 West 42nd Street, New York City. |
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| 227 W 42nd St (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10036 |
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| (212) 719-1300 |
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Box Office |
| Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm – Sunday: Noon – 6pm |
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Access Information |
| All Roundabout Theatre Company venues are accessible to patrons with mobility disabilities. The American Airlines Theatre |
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Fully accessible on both the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels |
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There is a wheelchair accessible to restrooms. |
Creative
1776 CREATIVE
- Music and Lyrics – Sherman Edwards
- Book Peter Stone
- Based on a Concept by Sherman Edwards
- Director Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus
- Choreography Jeffrey L. Page
- Scenic Design Scott Pask
- Costume Design Emilio Sosa
- Lighting Design Jennifer Schriever
- Sound Design Jonathan Deans
- Projection Design David Bengali
- Music Supervision David Chase
- Orchestrations John Clancy
- Vocal Design AnnMarie Milazzo
- Music Consultant Nadia DiGiallonardo
- Co- Music Direction Ryan Cantwell
1776 the Musical, 1776, Sherman Edwards, Peter Sones, John Adams, Broadway Musicals, Jeffrey L Page, cott Pask, Emilio Sosa, Jennifer Schriever, Jonathan Deans, David Bengali, David Chase, John Clancy, Ann Marie Milazzo, Ryan Cantwell, Roundabout Theatre Company
