Music and Lyrics by
Sherman Edwards
Book by
Peter Stone
Based on a concept by
Sherman Edwards
Step into the sweltering summer of 1776, where America’s founders argue, bargain, and risk everything to decide whether independence is worth the cost. 1776 is a witty, rousing, and deeply human portrait of the messy miracle of democracy—full of razor-sharp debate, surprising vulnerability, and a soaring score. It’s history with heat: funny, thrilling, and ultimately inspiring as the vote that changes the world comes down to persuasion, principle, and courage.


