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Learn about the history, synopsis, cast, music, and reception of 1776, a musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone. The show depicts the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical about the founding fathers of the United States, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus. See photos, videos, cast, and creative team of this show that ran from September 2022 to January 2023.
Oct 6, 2022 · Crystal Lucas-Perry, center, as John Adams in the musical “1776” at the American Airlines Theater in Manhattan. Sara Krulwich/The New York Times. A transformation that’s either wondrous or ...
Sep 6, 2022 · And “1776,” which arrives this month on Broadway in a new revival for Roundabout Theater Company, isn’t the same either. The revival, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, has the ...
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Jun 6, 2022 · A radical makeover of the 1969 musical \"1776\" by director Diane Paulus and choreographer Jeffrey L. Page, featuring a diverse and gender-bending cast. The production critiques the founders' hypocrisy and betrayal of the Declaration of Independence's ideals, while updating the music and dance.
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Oct 7, 2022 · A diverse and dynamic cast reimagines the 1969 musical about the founding fathers of America, with Brechtian touches and contemporary arrangements. The review praises the singing, the staging and the context, but also notes the flaws and the crudeness of some choices.
Jul 16, 2023 · Experience a thrilling new production of 1776, the musical about the founding fathers of America, with a diverse and dynamic cast. See the show at the Eisenhower Theater from June 27 to July 16, 2023.
