1776: A Musical Play
Book by Peter Stone. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM: October 25 (includes Opening Night reception), October 26, November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2002.
Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM: November 3 and 10, 2002.
| The Saturday, October 26 performance has been designated “American Hero Night.” On that evening, we invite military personnel and local firemen and policemen to attend the show; the cast will present them with a special salute immediately following the performance. RCP will offer a minimum of 60 complimentary tickets to our local American heroes. |
The Sunday, November 3 performance will be sign interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Single ticket prices: $17 (Saturdays), $15 (adults, Fridays and Sundays), $12 (senior citizens and students, Fridays and Sundays).
A sparkling, vivid re-creation of the momentous days of the Second Continental Congress — the nation is ready to declare independence, if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin (along with 20 other Congressmen) come alive with witty dialogue, beautiful music, and amazing predictions of what is in store for our young nation. Winner of 5 Tony Awards!
1776 Is Cast
Director Sue Pinkman and producer Eileen Mullee are pleased to announce the cast of 1776: A Musical Play:
- Roger Sherman (Connecticut): Nathan Drost
- Ceasar Rodney (Delaware): Rick Kenney
- Thomas McKean (Delaware): Bob Cohen
- George Read (Delaware): Bob Sears
- Lyman Hall (Georgia): Bob Thompson
- John Hancock (Massachusetts): Todd Huse
- John Adams (Massachusetts): Mick Tinder
- Samuel Chase (Maryland): Rich Klare
- Joseph Hewes (North Carolina): Brian Skadowski
- Josiah Bartlett (New Hampshire): Dan Dayton
- Jonathan Witherspoon (New Jersey): Michael Bartnick
- Lewis Morris (New York): Len Greenberg
- Robert Livingston (New York): Chris Borton
- James Wilson (Pennsylvania): Tom Aberant
- John Dickinson (Pennsylvania): Mark Muller
- Benjamin Franklin (Pennsylvania): Don Neal
- Stephen Hopkins (Rhode Island): Mark Yeager
- Edward Rutledge (South Carolina): Darrin Friedman
- Richard Henry Lee (Virginia): Jay Tilley
- Thomas Jefferson (Virginia): Bruce Ward
- Martha Jefferson: Jolene Vattese
- Abigail Adams: Heather Friedman
- McNair: Al Fetske
- Charles Thomson: Kevin Johnson
- Courier: Matt Curtis
- Leather Apron: Josh Curtis
