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I am an actor. My heart always is with the ensemble and I applaud loudly for all efforts. This was an above average production with solid performances ; some direction was less than crispy and there was some poor microphone amplification, especially with Ben Franklin (we were in Partere section) and it was difficult to hear at times Excellent singing ; audience left their cell phones OFFđ
Enjoyable show. Good songs and some funny moments. A good look into our history!
Outstanding cast compliments the most intelligent and clever play book
The talent was so impressive. Even my history teacher buddy learned something about our revolution.
Thoroughly enjoyable. Appreciated live orchestra. Good voices.
What a great way to learn about the birth of our nation. This was an outstanding performance. P.S. It helps to watch the movie version before seeing it on stage.
Unfortunately, the orchestra's sound drowned out the actors singing. Rarely, the sound mixer got it right, but most of the time you could not understand what the actors were saying. Some episodes of feedback occurred when the voices were amplified more, so it seemed to be a problem with the sound system of the hall itself.
it was a slow moving aged musical that is not for a younger crowd
i thought it was just the opening scene that the characters would be in modern suits and mrs. adams is in a winter vest? they added songs it was just not at all what i expected or wanted to see. i guess their point was to show then and now but they failed
It was ok, I was not very pleased that they were not wearing period costumes, it took away from the play because I thought they were going to eventually change, especially the scenes between John and Abigail Adams, they made her look like a homely farm girl. First time ever I was disappointed with a Count Basie venue.
1776 is an award winning musical play and this performance was executed superbly. I was spellbound from the beginning to the end by the excellent acting and singing of the 26 members of the cast. The period attire was exceptional. The humor that was interjected into a very serious story was very good and added a huge amount to the enjoyment of the show. This was a well done performance about a subject that many forget about these days, the bravery of those who declared our independence. Excellent! Very highly recommended for all.
The entire performance was excellent. Good acting, fun musical numbers. Some exceptionally good voices. Kudos to the costume person. Really very interesting script. Perfect blend of seriousness and amusement. Worth the standing ovation it received. The ENTIRE audience stood up & cheered. It is a long first act so be sure you are on time.
I have seen two other productions of 1776 and this was by far the best with excellent voices and marvelous acting. Stage presence was wonderful and the actors really played as if they understood their characters. The casting was superb including, in particular, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee!!!!! and Edward Rutlidge (whose singing was properly powerful and dramatic). Costuming was very well done. I have the movie DVD and that's my measure, and the live play was its equal. The women's voices were very lovely too, as brief as they were.
There were many fine performances that we enjoyed. Normally we would not have cared that the first act was so long, however the front row seats were so horribly uncomfortable it made it crueling.
I love it! The actors are so good.The performance of each character is unforgettable.Its very imformative learn a lot.
It was amazing. I was thoroughly entertained the entire show. John Adams was brilliant. The Delegate from South Carolina was amazing.
We thoroughly enjoyed 1776! Great casting, superb voices. Just wish we'd had tickets in a more central location--we were off to the far right. I was amazed at the talent that evening. For an opening night it went flawlessly. Wow.
This production had the class and quality of a major touring production. All the actors were great, vivid personalities (Robert Glen Decker as Wilson was hysterical!). The score was lively. Most of all, the direction was fantastic -- very touching and moving as it humanized the birth of our nation. Worth the drive out the 101 from LA to this new-looking and comfortable theatre.
Very good review of early history of USA and some very good songs and acting.
The show 1776 was wonderful. My 70 yr old parents, husband and 10 year old daughter went to the 02/18/2012 show. A very funny musical. Of course, I can be prejudice. My children's teacher Bill Earnheart plays Ben Franklin. The men playing John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin are excellant leads in the play. We would all go again if given the chance.
