Book by Peter Stone
Music by Sherman Edwards
Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
American history blazes to vivid life in this unconventional Broadway hit. It's the summer of 1776 and the nation is ready to declare independence...if only the founding fathers can agree! "1776" follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee, and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote to free their fledgling nation from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
Involving a sizeable, largely male ensemble with no chorus, the show features a striking score by Sherman Edwards, which is modest in its vocal requirements, and a book by Peter Stone, which is legendary in its craftsmanship. "1776" is a funny, insightful and compelling drama that puts a human face on the pages of history!
TSP Cast
Scott Bussert ............... Thomas Jefferson
Jim Dixon ............... Dr. Lyman Hall
Alex Fayer ............... Robert Livingston
Dick Foertsch ............... Lewis Morris
David Friese ............... Col. Thomas McKean
David Gasior ............... John Hancock
Brendan Gaughan ............... Leather Apron/Painter
Frank Gaughan ............... Ben Franklin
Robin Giebelhausen ............... Martha Jefferson
Gary Gruebenau ............... Charles Thomson
Peter Heimsoth .......... Caesar Rodney
Paul Jenkins ............... George Read
Dan Kreisman ............... Edward Rutledge
Nicholaus Langlois .......... Courier
Paul Lockwood ............... Richard Henry Lee
Carrie MacDonald ............... Abigail Adams
Bruce Marchionda ............... Andrew McNair
John McDonnell ............... Stephen Hopkins
Mike Pirtle ............... James Wilson
Rick Williamson .......... Dr. Josiah Bartlett
Sandy Rutherford ............... Samuel Chase
Robert Ryan Sadlowski .......... John Adams
Larry Schubert ............... Roger Sherman
Michael Van Belle ............... John Dickinson
Joe Weyland .......... Joseph Hewes
Bob Wilbrandt ............... Rev.Jonathan Witherspoon
Production Staff:
Producer, Stage Manager, Tech Coordinator...Lou Czarny
Artistic Director and Vocal Director...Geoffrey King
Orchestra Conductor ... Kathy Collins
Choreographer...Angie Kells
Rehearsal & Performance Pianist ... Barb Klein
Light Design...Steven Hill
Set Construction Foreman...Kent Wilson
Properties Manager ... Lynne Kreisman
Costumers ... Ron & Bernice Ferraro