Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL)
Set during a "hot as hell" summer in Philadelphia, 1776 is the Tony Award-winning musical about the seminal act in American history: the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Sectional differences, pride and fear threaten the Declaration and the fledgling nation. The score features hits such as "Sit Down, John," "He Plays the Violin" and "Momma Look Sharp."
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The last date listed for 1776 was Saturday March 1, 2008 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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In a not-too-distant future, America is again on the brink of civil war -- a civil war of values. Wilson Wants It All follows one man who has the future of the nation in his hands as he manipulates the fate of twin girls separated at birth and caught on either side of their country's escalating conflict. Learn More
Some good voices and a rousing rendition of an old chestnut. Very topical this election year. A little PG/R rated so if you bring the kids a little talk will be in the works
A history lesson done in a very entertaining way.
Overall, it was a good production. Costumes, set, and orchestra were excellent. Most of the group numbers were very good. Some of the leads could have had stronger voices. Both women were very good. Some of the congressmen either over or under-acted their roles.
Wicker Park's beautiful white terra-cotta Chopin Theatre was built in 1918, and served as an anchor of Chicago's Polish community for years. Now owned by Zygmunt Dyrkacz, the off-Loop venue hosts a whopping 500 presentations per year on the main stage which seats up to 226 and the intimate black box studio which has room for 100.
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Set during a "hot as hell" summer in Philadelphia, 1776 is the Tony Award-winning musical about the seminal act in American history: the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Sectional differences, pride and fear threaten the Declaration and the fledgling nation. The score features hits such as "Sit Down, John," "He Plays the Violin" and "Momma Look Sharp."
Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
Directed by General Artistic Director Ronan Marra
Musical direction by Andra Velis Simon
Featuring a 26-member award-winning ensemble
Ronan Marra (director) is co-founder and general artistic director of Signal. Directing credits with the company include Jeff-recommended productions of Seascape (Jeff Citation winner, Best Costume Design), Waiting for Godot and his own Landslide (Jeff Citation nomination, New Work), as well as Fool for Love, Hamlet, Closer, The Zoo Story, She Stoops to Conquer, Much Ado About Nothing and his own Learning to Fly. He has also directed for Sansculottes Theatre Company and The Gallery Players (New York) as well as several productions at his alma mater, Kent State University. As a playwright, Marra’s plays have been produced in Chicago and abroad, and he has received awards for New Work at ITN Theatre and Neverland Productions in New York. Marra is a recipient of the 2006 Illinois Arts Council Finalist Award in Scriptworks.
Known for its ensemble acting and producing a diverse slate of plays that range from classics to new works, Signal Ensemble Theatre uses the actor as focal point to clearly execute the playwright's vision. Founded by its three artistic directors, the company began producing in 2003.
