1776

A long summer in Philadelphia, and Congress is just an exhausted and contentious collection of men debating the burning question of US independence.
John Adams is racing against the clock: if Congress does not agree to get rid of the yoke of the United Kingdom, General Washington's army will have no ideal for what to fight for.
But Adams is rude and no one listens to his arguments.
If Thomas Jefferson wrote a statement they would have a chance - but Jefferson is in no mood to write.
And when it comes to making a final decision, it all depends on whether Judge James Wilson's vote can remain as anonymous as possible ...
How then will America achieve independence?

Find the issue "Sit down, John!" From the 1976 film:

General information
  • Style : Biographical, Adventure
  • Theme : Revolution, United States, History, Inspired by a true story, Politics
  • year of creation : 1969
Music
  • Composer :Sherman Edwards
  • Lyricist :Sherman Edwards
  • Librettist :Peter Stone
  • famous songs : "Sit Down, John" "Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve" "Till Then" "The Lees of Old Virginia" "But, Mr. Adams" "Yours, Yours, Yours" "He Plays the Violin" "Cool, Cool, Considerate Men" "Momma Look Sharp" "The Egg" "Molasses to Rum" "Compliments" "Is Anybody There?" "Final"
  • Famous performers : William Daniels, Brent Spiner, Betty Buckley, Lauren Ward, Howard Da Silva, Pat Hingle, Paul Hecht, Michael Cumpsty, Clifford David, Gregg Edelman, Tom Aldredge, Ken Howard, Paul Michael Valley, David Ford, Richard Poe, Virginia Vestoff , Linda Emond, Ron Holgate, Robert Westenberg.
kinships
  • Inspired by another work : The show is based on the events leading up to the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
  • Exists in film : The show was adapted into a film in 1976 by Peter H. Hunt. It includes William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Donald Madden, John Cullum, Ken Howard and Blythe Danner.
Awards
  • Appointments and Awards : The 1969 production won 3 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 2 Drama Desk and 1 Theater World Award.
  • Number of years on display : 4
  • Number of performances : 1217
Currently on stage