‘1776’ brings American history to life at MTL
1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, will bring American history to life in a Music Theatre Louisville production that runs from June 25 to July 3.
This funny, insightful and moving 1969 Broadway hit follows Founders John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson as they pull out all of the stops to persuade the other members of the second Continental Congress that separation from Great Britain is the wisest course of action. Even knowing the outcome, you’ll find yourself on the edge of your seat as Adams, Franklin and Jefferson scramble to capture the final votes — and signatures — for the Declaration of Independence.
1776 was nominated for five Tony Awards and won three, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. It was turned into a film in 1972 and revived in 1997. Music and lyrics are by Sherman Edwards, while the book is by Peter Stone, who wrote the screenplays for Sweet Charity and The Taking of Pelham 1–2–3.
Like its sister theater company, Stage One, Musical Theatre Louisville productions are now at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts’ Bomhard Theater in downtown Louisville. You can view a seating map of the Bomhard Theater.
You can buy tickets to public performances online, by calling (502) 584–7777 or by visiting the Kentucky Center’s box office in person Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Or call (502) 498–2436 to buy a season subscription.
Pricing for single tickets is adults, $25; students aged 11 through college (with a college ID), $20; seniors 60 and older, also $20; and children 10 and younger, $10. So-called “rush tickets” — sold two hours prior to curtain — are $10. Tickets are $18 each for groups of 15 or more.
The Kentucky Center offers wheelchair access on every seating and parking level. With three weeks’ notice, sign interpretation is available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Posted by Ivonne Rovira
