1776
America's Prize Winning Musical
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Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
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Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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Directed by Libby Beiting- Lipps
Music and vocal direction by Elizabeth Venia
Choreography by Abigail Dirr
Produced by Mary Stone
Assistant Produced by Chris Wolff
September 10 - 27, 2026
Sit down, John!
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It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence—if our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty, and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. Join Footlighters in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding and reflecting on its evolution since then!
Our production will bring history to life with a unique spin!
Our Cast
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Jen Drake John Adams
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Kendra Struthers Benjamin Franklin
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Maika Miller Thomas Jefferson
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Amy Waldfogle John Dickinson
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Adria Whitfill Edward Rutledge
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Monica Tenhover John Hancock
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TBD Dr. Josiah Bartlett
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Sandy Gates Stephen Hopkins
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Catherine Fields Roger Sherman
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Diane McCarty Lewis Morris
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Becca Wiesman Robert Livingston
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Ashley Olivia Matt Rev. John Witherspoon
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Hannah Richardson James Wilson
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Abby Schwarz Caesar Rodney
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Gina Stack Col. Thomas McKean
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Abigail Cavallaro George Read
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Sofie Tedesco Samuel Chase
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Sienna Glaze Richard Henry Lee
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Alexis Duncan Joseph Hewes
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TBD Dr. Lyman Hall
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Ellen Godbey Charles Thomson
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Lara Gonzalez Andrew McNair
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Helen Campbell Leather Apron / Artist
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Mary Mills Courier
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Annie Bloemer Martha Jefferson
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Colette Noël Thomas Abigail Adams
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