1776
America’s Prize-Winning Musical
August 1-3, 2025

Music & Lyrics by SHERMAN EDWARDS
Book by PETER STONE
Based on a concept by SHERMAN EDWARDS
Original Production Directed by PETER HUNT
Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by STUART OSTROW
Directed and Staged by Dori Bryan-Ployer
Music Directed by Esther Zabinski
Executive Producer: Rita Rabb
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd show is SOLD OUT!
This show will be held at the Congregational Church of Mansfield, 17 West St., Mansfield. All tickets are general admission.
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Mansfield.
Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence.
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book.
CAST IN ROLES:
John Hancock – Mike Durkay
Dr. Josiah Bartlett – Benjamin Fleming
John Adams – Ken Butler
Stephen Hopkins – Ty Waterman
Roger Sherman – Alex Rothstein
Lewis Morris – Bob Saquet
Robert Livingston – Ken Moore
Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon – David Fertitta
Benjamin Franklin – Pete Molitor
John Dickinson – Brian Wolfe-Leonard
James Wilson – Ingrid Larson
Caesar Rodney – Doug McDougal
Col. Thomas McKean – Bob Molitor
George Read – Oscar Lamont
Samuel Chase – Wayne Nanette
Richard Henry Lee – Matt List
Thomas Jefferson – Patrick Murphy
Joseph Hewes – Brenda Lambert
Edward Rutledge – Rebecca Anne
Dr. Lyman Hall – Leslie Nevola
Charles Thompson – Danica Aldrich
Andrew McNair – Kevin Groppe
Abigail Adams – Sara Delong
Martha Jefferson – Katie Ault
Leather Apron – Elinor Ault
Painter – Maggie Ault
Courier – Daniel Fleming
1776
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.