Stephen signs on to 1776 at the Pittsburgh Public Theater in January 2013

Stephen will play the role of Roger Sherman, the delegate from Connecticut, in the musical 1776 at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, beginning in January 2013.  The production will be directed by Ted Pappas, Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and will feature a cast of 26.

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.

The first preview is Thursday, January 24, 2013, just 3 days after the public ceremony of the Inaguration of the President of the United States.

Click here for the performance schedule and to purchase tickets.