Our nation’s founding fathers are brought to life in this beloved, brilliant imagining of American History. 1776 brings humor and humanity to familiar historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson as the fate of a nation is decided.
1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Production Team
- Director- Heather-Liz Copps
- Music Director- Amy Shake
- Producers- Mary Darcy and Melissa Narusky
- Assistant Producer- Rory Alexa Dicristofaro
- Stage Manager- Christopher A. Semerad
- Set Designer- Jeff Rauhauser
- Lighting Designer- Peter Caracappa
- Master Electrician- Bob Healey
- Lighting Assistant- Jill E. Ross
- Sound Designer- Michael Silvia
- Sound Assistant- Robin Kraus
- Costume Designer- Michele Santucci
- Costume Assistant- Khryn Rigney
- Hair & Make-Up Designers: Nichole Burkus and Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack
- Wig Stylist- John Fowler
- Property Designer- Sophia A. Morris
Cast
The Congress
- John Hancock, President – James Alexander
- Charles Thomson, Secretary – David Dixon
- Dr. Josiah Bartlett (NH) – Andrew Peterson
- John Adams (MA) – Gary M. Hoffmann
- Stephen Hopkins (RI) – George Filieau
- Roger Sherman (CT) – Robert Titus, Jr.
- Lewis Morris (NY) – John Quinan
- Robert Livingston (NY) – Kevin O’Toole (Dance Captain)
- Rev. John Witherspoon (NJ) – John Sutliff
- John Dickinson (PA) – Rick Reed
- Dr. Benjamin Franklin (PA) – Joe Phillips
- Hon. James Wilson (PA) – David E. Rook
- Caesar Rodney (DE) – Bill Hickman
- Col. Thomas McKean (DE) – Terry Peterson
- George Read (DE) – Marty O’Connor
- Samuel Chase (MD) – Brian Cotterell
- Richard Henry Lee (VA) – Thomas Swimm
- Thomas Jefferson (VA) – Nick Foster
- Joseph Hewes (NC) – Michael Murphy
- Edward Rutledge (SC) – Shawn Olander-Hahn
- Dr. Lyman Hall (GA) – James Wilding
- Abigail Adams – Emily Rose
- Martha Jefferson – Elizabeth Sterling
- Andrew McNair – John Meglino
- Leather Apron – Tony Martino
- Courier – Daryl Hirschfeld
Photography by Rory Alexa Photography