COMING UP FROM BROADWAY

1776

Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 1776, is coming to Denver. Originally staged in 1969, the musical tells the story of the American Revolution, specifically the signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams is the central character as he attempts to persuade all delegates from the 13 colonies to vote for independence.

Peter Stone, who wrote the book for 1776, said, “You knew immediately that John Adams and the others were not going to be treated as gods or cardboard characters, chopping down cherry trees and flying kites with strings and keys on them. It had this very affectionate familiarity; it wasn’t reverential.”

But this revival isn’t your traditional historical drama. 1776 features a diverse cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and ethnicity.

Directed by Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress), co-produced by American Repertory Theater and Roundabout Theatre Company, 1776 is reinvigorated into a thrilling production that “pulsates with energy, snaps with attitude and enlivens history,” (Variety). You may never think about our country— who we are and why—the same way again.

You won’t want to miss this groundbreaking musical at the Buell Theatre on March 21 through April 2, 2023.

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ASL Interpreted and Audio Described performance: Feb 12 at 1:30pm