1776
The Musical

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

Sherman Edwards
& Peter Stone

March 11th-15th

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Show Dates & Times:

  • Wed, Mar. 11, 7 pm
  • Thurs, Mar. 12, 7 pm
  • Fri, Mar. 13, 7 pm
  • Sat, Mar. 14, 7 pm
  • Sun, Mar. 15, 5pm
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About the Show

America’s Founding Fathers light up the RPP stage in the Tony Award-winning musical “1776” With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone, this seminal event in American history comes to life as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson try to convince the Second Continental Congress to vote for Independence.

The humanity behind the men determining the fate of our nation is charming, proud, irritable and petty at the same time. Twenty-six members of the RPP company — both old and new stars — crowd the stage singing and dancing for joy as our nation is formed. Humor, romance and tension make this one musical you must see. Although we already know the ending to this fabulous show, “1776” reminds all of us that each generation needs to compromise on important issues, or nothing is accomplished. Don’t miss it!

ON STAGE

  • Fred Allardyce, Lewis Morris
  • Kip Bilderback, John Hancock
  • Sam Campbell, Col. Thomas McKean
  • Rebecca Cleveland, Martha Jefferson
  • Alice Court, Abigail Adams
  • Gary Cross, Courier
  • Kris Doubles, Benjamin Franklin
  • Patricia Groves, Dr. Josiah Bartlett
  • Colette Halsey, George Reade
  • Jim Grant, Caesar Rodney
  • Jeff Lehrian, Robert Livingston
  • Mary Ralph Lowe, Joseph Hewes
  • Carol McDermott, Dr. Lyman Hall
  • Rich Mutkoski, Richard Henry Lee
  • Julia Pierce, Edward Rutledge
  • Peter Powell, Roger Sherman
  • Elaine Skypala, Andrew McNair
  • Robbie Stanley, Charles Thompson
  • Michele Tabacco, James Wilson
  • Susie Tinsley, Samuel Chase
  • Boots Tolsdorf, Stephen Hopkins
  • Karen Wentzel, Rev Jonathon Witherspoon
  • Kimberly Whipple, John Dickinson
  • Scott Wise, John Adams
  • Pat Witschonke, Leather Apron/Portrait Painter
  • Ross Witschonke, Thomas Jefferson

OFF STAGE

  • Mark Koenig, Director
  • Jason Tucker, Musical Director
  • Randy Bell, Co-Producer
  • Bill Whitney, Co-Producer
  • Andrea Nielsen, Stage Manager
  • Linda Rollyson, Assistant Stage Manager
  • John Rawlings, Set Designer
  • Mike Hilton, Technical Director
  • Ryan Mutkoski, Technical Assistant
  • Robbie Stanley, Props
  • April Milano, Costumes
  • Kelly Court, Costumes
  • Pat Witschonke, Costumes

Tickets

Tickets on sale now!

Pricing:

$65 Standard
$75 Premium

Location:

BGCC Auditorium
131 1st St. W
Boca Grande, FL 33921

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