1776 tickets
Washington, DC

1776 tickets

Celebrate the award-winning portrayal of our nation's beginnings.

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About 1776

See 1776 at Ford’s Theatre. This Tony Award-winning musical dramatizes the debates and events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence through the eyes of John Adams. It’s an insightful, vibrant, and humorous take on our founding fathers’ determination to do the right thing for their fledgling nation.

Get 1776 tickets in DC and prepare to be immersed in history as our country’s beginnings come to blazing life through drama and song. As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, there is no better time to reflect on the past and explore the evolving identity of America today.

Tell Me More

  • 1776 first premiered on Broadway on March 16, 1969 where it ran for 1,217 performances and won three Tony Awards including Best Musical. It was an unexpected hit and ended up playing three different Broadway theatres during its three-year run due to booking conflicts.
  • The original Broadway cast featured William Daniels as John Adams, Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson, and Howard Da Silva as Benjamin Franklin. They all reprised their roles in the 1972 film adaptation.
  • 1776 has received three New York revivals including a groundbreaking 2022 Broadway production in which the racially diverse cast was entirely made up of people who identify as female, trans, or non-binary.

Categories

Musicals, Drama

Start date

March 13th, 2026

End date

May 16th, 2026

Logo for Ford's Theatre featuring the text "1776" in stylized numbers with a stars and stripes pattern, set against a red background with musical notes.

1776 cast and creative team

Music and Lyrics by: Sherman Edwards
Book by: Peter Stone
Music Direction by: Clay Ostwald
Directed and Choreographed by: Luis Salgado

Venue

Ford's Theatre

511 10th St, NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004

Frequently asked questions

Which theatre is 1776 at?

1776 is at Washington's Ford's Theatre, which is located at 511 10th St, NW, Washington, 20004.

How much are tickets for 1776?

1776 tickets start at $55.

How do you get tickets for 1776?

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