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New Spire Arts
STAGES at New Spire Arts
Landless Theatre Company presents
1776
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Standard | $30 |
Celebrating America’s Independence
Before the ink was dry on the Declaration of Independence, America’s future hung on a knife’s edge. 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone, takes us inside the hallowed halls of Philadelphia in one of the most defining moments in history. With humor, passion, and drama, we see John Adams’ relentless drive to secure independence clash with the doubts and hesitations of his fellow delegates. Benjamin Franklin lends wit and wisdom, Thomas Jefferson wrestles with words and conscience, and the entire Congress faces impossible questions about liberty, compromise, and the cost of freedom.
Set to a bold and memorable score, 1776 reminds us that democracy has always been contentious, messy, and worth fighting for. In celebration of 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this community outreach production features cameo appearances by local Frederick luminaries.
Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
Directed by Melissa Baughman
This show is part of the New Spire Arts’ programming. New Spire Stages, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, provides an intimate setting for live theater and a communal space for local artists and entertainers.
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