1776: The Musical

1776 is a spirited retelling of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With wit, drama, and memorable music, the musical follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they battle political opposition, personal doubts, and deep divisions to forge a new nation.1776 was created by Sherman Edwards, who wrote the music and lyrics, with a book by Peter Stone. The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 where it received great acclaim and won three Tony Awa