The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway
hits. “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. 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 by signing the Declaration of Independence. “1776” is a funny, insightful and
compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book.