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!