1776 tickets

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.

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• 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.