Overall Rating
4.0
By Bob
Good but not great
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
While enjoyed the all female cast. The original still sits above in overall performance.
By Rolani
Amazing
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
What an unbelievable show !! So entertaining and the cast was incredible!!
By Bernie
I found 1776 very entertaining.
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
The cast was very talented, the singing was great. I had a little trouble following the story at first, but it became clear as the show moved on. Thanks for a good time.
By M. S.
1776
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
My husband had a poster from 1970’s that i could never figure out what the Eagle coming out of egg meant but now I know. Great show!
By KMH
Comforting and Surprising!
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
I’ve loved the story and music of 1776 for a long time, so I knew it would be a great show. The casting twist and the modern touches like the video montage were thrilling! The actor portraying Richard Henry Lee was probably my favorite—they were so sassy! Every actor was remarkable and well-cast. I would see this again, anytime, anywhere!
By Connie
Great
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
My personal friend from Dallas, Liz Mikel, made it extra special. Loved the beautifully maintained theater as well.
By MarcyJC
Required Viewing
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
From the pre-curtain acknowledgments to the final bow, this re-imagined 1776 performance exploded with powerful voices both celebratory and poignant. A must see for today’s Hamilton Era audiences, though the viewer will be advised not to expect to compare the two for their aims are different though lofty and challenging.
By Bb
1776...tour
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
3 stars diction needed the curtains used in the front and back needed to be taller in the mezz could see behind the seens...voice singing stong
By Luanne
Awesome cast with great voices
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
Took me a minute to get characters lined up in my head but this was a great performance! If in 1776 some the forefathers had stuck to their ideas of freedom for all-men of color and ladies how different would the trials of today be
By Proud American
This play does not warrant diversity
CIBC Theatre - Chicago
Disappointed that that the play was misrepresented by using an all female cast whether gender specific or some other form of gender ID. The play had many inaccuracies and made many assumption on what the writer wanted to convey. Finally the online descrition should be more specific as to the alterations that are made to history.
What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? American Repertory Theater at Harvard University/Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 1776, is a tuneful, witty, and constantly surprising reexamination of a pivotal moment in American history from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress). 1776 comes to Chicago with the celebrated Broadway cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and ethnicity. You may never think about our country--who we are and why--the same way again.