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by JJ on 5/14/23San Diego Civic Theatre - San DiegoThe touring group is amazingly talented. I saw the movie from 70s but seeing it live was well worth it!
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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? The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 1776 catapults to blazing new life in a thrillingly new production from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress). New York Magazine/Vulture says, "it's an absolute blast!" Suddenly, the songs, humor, and passion of this musical masterpiece soar as never before. A glorious cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and ethnicity portray the fiery founders of this country, putting history in the hands of the humans who were left out the first time around--and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. Experience "a 1776 worth celebrating!" (Variety) "It pulsates with energy and snaps with attitude." You may never think about our country--who we are and why--the same way again.
The 1776 company includes Shelby Acosta (she/her) as 'Sec. Charles Thomson,' Gisela Adisa (she/her) as 'John Adams,' Nancy Anderson (she/her) as 'Thomas Jefferson,' Tiffani Barbour (she/her) as 'Andrew McNair,' Dawn Cantwell (she/her) as 'Col. Thomas McKean,' Julie Cardia (she/her) as 'Stephen Hopkins,' Amanda Dayhoff (she/her) as a Standby, Karole Foreman (she/her) as 'Robert Livingston,' Sara Gallo (she/her) as a Standby, Joanna Glushak (she/her) as 'John Dickinson,' Anissa Marie Griego (she/her) as 'Roger Sherman,' Kassandra Haddock (she/her) as 'Edward Rutledge,' Shawna Hamic (she/her) as 'Richard Henry Lee,' Lisa Karlin (she/her) as a Standby, Connor Lyon (she/her) as 'Martha Jefferson/Dr. Lyman Hall,' Liz Mikel (she/her) as 'Benjamin Franklin,' Nykila Norman (she/her) as a Standby, Oneika Phillips (she/her) as 'John Hancock,' Lulu Picart (she/her) as 'Samuel Chase,' Kayla Saunders (she/her) as a Standby, Ariella Serur (they/she) as 'Judge James Wilson,' Brooke Simpson (she/her) as 'the Courier,' Sav Souza (they/them) as 'Dr. Josiah Bartlett,' Lillie Eliza Thomas (she/her) as a Standby, Tieisha Thomas (she/her) as 'Abigail Adams/Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon,' Jill Marie Vallery (she/her) as 'Caesar Rodney,' Gwynne Wood (she/they) as 'George Read,' and Candice Marie Woods (they/them) as 'Joseph Hewes.'
1776 features music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. It is based on a concept by Sherman Edwards. Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus (Jagged Little Pill, Waitress, Pippin) and MTV Music Video Award-winning choreographer Jeffrey L. Page (Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls)" video, Memphis in Tokyo, Violet starring Sutton Foster at Roundabout Theatre Company) direct the production.
The 1776 design team includes Tony Award-winning Scenic Designer Scott Pask (Waitress, Finding Neverland, Pippin); Tony Award-nominated Costume Designer Emilio Sosa (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess); Lighting Designer Jennifer Schriever (In the Body of the World at A.R.T./New York City Center, Fingersmith at A.R.T.); Tony Award-nominated Sound Designer Jonathan Deans (Jagged Little Pill, Waitress, Finding Neverland at A.R.T./Broadway; Pippin on Broadway) and Drama Desk Award-nominated Projection Designer David Bengali (We Live in Cairo at A.R.T., Associate Designer of Witness Uganda at A.R.T./Invisible Thread at Second Stage).
The 1776 music team is comprised of Music Supervisor/Music Director Ryan Cantwell (Pippin); Original Music Supervisor David Chase (Finding Neverland); Tony Award nominated Orchestrator John Clancy (Fun Home; Mean Girls); Vocal Designer AnnMarie Milazzo (Finding Neverland). Casting is by Stewart/Whitley. The Associate Director is Brisa Arelis Muñoz and the Associate Choreographer is Courtney Ross.
The 1776 tour stage management team is led by Production Stage Manager Genevieve Kersh with Assistant Stage Managers Chris Zaccardi and Sage Lumsden. The company management team is led by Company Manager Katie Cortez with Safety Assistant Company Manager Ryan Buchholz.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 2 out of 5 Acoustics were terrible - unable to hear actors
by abeec on 5/13/23San Diego Civic Theatre - San DiegoMuch of the dialogue and some of the singing was unable to be heard in the dress circle seats. John Adams character in particular and most of the other characters.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Do Not Waste Your Money
by Kristin D on 5/13/23I was so excited to see this show, and it was met with such disappointment. I have walked out of only one show in my entire life - this was my second. The storyline plot was okay - and I am a avid history lover. I am supportive of inclusivity in the Theatre industry, but this was just not it. I don't understand casting females to playing male roles, but then attempting to change their voice to fit the male sound? I've seen better High School plays than this. I left prior to intermission, and there were large groups of people who did as well. Don't recommend seeing this, personally.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!
by Anna on 5/13/23San Diego Civic Theatre - San DiegoLove the revival of 1776. Once again, the patrons of the civic theater were incredibly rude. Arriving late, using phones, rummaging through purses, and talking during the performance.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Bored
by Fair on 5/13/23San Diego Civic Theatre - San DiegoBuried below the fold on each description of 1776 is that this is a ‘diverse,’ 100% female cast. They describe themselves as men multiple times throughout the play. It comes off as utterly delusional and pathetic. You will be always aware you’re watching a progressive statement masquerading as entertainment, and YOU WILL BE BORED!!!
Rating: 3 out of 5 The volume was too low, very hard to hear the whole
by Lorena on 5/12/23San Diego Civic Theatre - San DiegoDuring the whole production the sound was not loud enough. I couldn’t hear the music that well nor the artisits’ voices. It was sad that not a single employee noticed and fixed the issue or even addressed it. Next time, test the sound before the show
Rating: 1 out of 5 Not worth the money
by K. Z. on 5/12/23San Diego Civic Theatre - San DiegoAudio unclear, we left at intermission along with a significant crowd also walking out with us
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wonderful, Amazing Show
by SWB on 2/14/23The Stanley - Uticawonderful, amazing show by a non-male cast. Intense, funny at times, and revealing insights into our founding fathers deliberations. Loved it.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great show-- different
by A13 on 2/13/23The Stanley - UticaI enjoyed this show. It wasn't a typical show. The cast was all women, or people who identify as such, and racially diverse, playing the roles of almost all white men (just a couple of exceptions). The music was enjoyable, but the singing demonstrated a lot of talent from these actors. I think people who have open minds are the ones who enjoyed it. People who did not find it appealing, I have found to be right-leaning politically. My only complaint was that it was a bit too long at 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by Ttanner on 2/13/23The Stanley - UticaI surprised my husband with tickets for Christmas. He loved the show.