1776

Book by Peter Stone; Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards

Musical

Kids 9+ - some suggestive humor

THE STORY: It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence ... if only 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. Performances June 28 - July 12. 15 performances. Matinee on Saturday, July 4th.