Program is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; administered by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York
. . .1776 is mischievous fun. . . 3.5 out of 4 Starts
. . .a unique, fresh take. . .
. . .remarkable female cast. . .5 out of 5 Buffalos
2019 Artie Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Outstanding Ensemble of a Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Musical – Steve Vaughan
Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical – Pamela Rose Mangus
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical- Emily Yancey
1776
April 25 – May 19, 2019
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score, book and a legendary story. Celebrate this great country as we feature an All-Female cast in one of Broadway’s beloved classic musicals.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Musical Direction by Donald Jenczka
Choreography by Terri Fillips Vaughan
Stage Managed by Alley Griffin
Scenic Design by Matthew Myers
Lighting Design by Jim Pritchard
CAST:
John Hancock……………………………………………………… MELISSA LEVENTHAL
Dr. Josiah Bartlett………..…………………………………………………… MARIE OLCZAK
John Adams…………………………………………………….PAMELA ROSE MANGUS
Stephen Hopkins………..……………………….……………………………MARY MOEBIUS
Roger Sherman………………………………………………MARISSA BIONDOLILLO
Robert Livingston………………..………………………….MAEGHAN MCDONALD
Rev. John Witherspoon……………………………………………MARTA ARACELIS
Benjamin Franklin……………………….……………….MARY KATE O’CONNELL
John Dickinson……………………………………………………………………………MARY CRAIG
James Wilson……………………………..…………………………………………..SÁRA KOVÁCSI
Col. Thomas McKean……………………………PRISCILLA YOUNG-ANKER
Samuel Chase……………………………….………………………………SARA JO KUKULKA
Richard Henry Lee………………………………………………MELANIE “MEL” KLAJA
Thomas Jefferson………………………………………………………………….ANNE DEFAZIO
Joseph Hewes……………………….……………………….LAUREN DEWEY-WRIGHT
Edward Rutledge………………………………..……………………..………… EMILY YANCEY
Dr. Lyman Hall……………………………………………..…………………VANESSA DAWSON
Abigail Adams………………………………….……………………………MICHELLE HOLDEN
Martha Jefferson……………………………………………………………HEATHER CASSERI
Custodian, Andrew McNair………………………….……………………SAM CRYSTAL
Leather Apron………………..……………………………….…………MIRA HALEY STEUER
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