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...
Carolee Carmello, a three-time Tony Award nominee, previously captivated Broadway audiences as John Dickinson in the Roundabout revival of 1776. more...
John Ellison Conlee, who has an impressive array of theatre credits including a Tony-nominated performance in The Full Monty, was also part of the Broadway cast of 1776. more...
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(Congressional Secretary)
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Kevin Ligon, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in The Producers, Kiss Me, Kate, and The Phantom of the Opera, was also part of the cast of 1776. more...
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(Congressional Secretary)
(Congressional Secretary)
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Richard Poe, known for his extensive work in regional theaters and 14 Broadway productions, including original casts of four Tony Award-winning Best Plays, brought his seasoned talent to the cast of 1776, enriching the historical narrative with his impressive stage presence. more...
Awards and Nominations
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Featured Actor - Musical: Gregg Edelman was nominated but did not win.
1998 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Gregg Edelman was nominated but did not win.
1997 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Brent Spiner was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical: Gregg Edelman won.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical: Gregg Edelman won.
Production Team
Brian Besterman Orchestrator
David Brian Brown Hair and Wig Designer
Scott Ellis Director
Paul Gemignani Musical Director
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Kathleen Marshall Choreographer
Brian Nason Lighting Designer
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
Tony Walton Scenic Designer
1776 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sit Down, John
Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve
Till Then
The Lees of Old Virginia
But, Mr. Adams
Yours, Yours, Yours
He Plays the Violin
Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
Momma Look Sharp
The Egg
Molasses to Rum
Is Anybody There?
Increase and Multiply
Man'l of Arms British Style
Chidda Boom Chick Chick
Whistle-Belly Vengeance
I Wish't I Had a Maiden
Are You That Man?
Time's Running Out
Overture
For God's Sake, John Sit Down!
Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve
The Lees Of Old Virginia
But, Mr. Adams
Yours, Yours, Yours
He Plays The Violin
Cool, Cool Considerate Men
Momma Look Sharp
The Egg
Molasses To Rum
Is Anybody There?
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