1776: Pittsburgh Public Theater
1776: The Musical
By Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards
Directed by Ted Pappas.
An exclusive look at Pittsburgh Public Theater's new production of 1776, with Producing Artistic Director - Ted Pappas.
1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The story is based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It focuses on, and partly fictionalizes, the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.
It premiered on Broadway in 1969, earning warm reviews, and ran for 1,217 performances. The production was nominated for five Tony Awards and won three, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical was made into a film of the same name in 1972 and was revived on Broadway in 1997.
Stephen played the role of Roger Sherman, delegate from Connecticut.
1776: The Photo Shoot
After the first day of rehearsals, the cast posed for a great group shot in front of a giant American flag. See how the shot came together.
