1776
America's Prize Winning Musical
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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!
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
Jen Drake John Adams
Kendra Struthers Benjamin Franklin
Maika Miller Thomas Jefferson
Amy Waldfogle John Dickinson
Adria Whitfill Edward Rutledge
Monica Tenhover John Hancock
Eve Roth Dr. Josiah Bartlett
Sandy Gates Stephen Hopkins
Catherine Fields Roger Sherman
Diane McCarty Lewis Morris
Becca Wiesman Robert Livingston
Ashley Olivia Matt Rev. John Witherspoon
Hannah Richardson James Wilson
Abby Schwarz Caesar Rodney
Gina Stack Col. Thomas McKean
Abigail Cavallaro George Read
Sofie Tedesco Samuel Chase
Sienna Glaze Richard Henry Lee
Alexis Duncan Joseph Hewes
TBD Dr. Lyman Hall
Ellen Godbey Charles Thomson
Lara Gonzalez Andrew McNair
Helen Campbell Leather Apron / Artist
Mary Mills Courier
Annie Bloemer Martha Jefferson
Colette Noël Thomas Abigail Adams