Tony Award-Winning Political Musical 1776 at Signal Ensemble Theatre
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (1543 W. Division Ave. Chicago, IL 60642)
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The last date listed for 1776 was Saturday March 1, 2008 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
WL
This is not to be missed! The singing - acting - costumes all are first rate. If you haven't seen this musical before - now is the time.Written on Feb 04 2008
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alan johnson
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 worksWritten on Feb 25 2008
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Robert Winkenbach
A history lesson done in a very entertaining way.Written on Feb 18 2008
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Goldstar Member
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.Written on Feb 04 2008
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More Information About 1776
Quotes & Highlights
- "1776 is a most striking, most gripping musical." —New York Times
- "In this cynical age, it required courage as well as enterprise to do a musical play that simply deals with the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And 1776 … makes no attempt to be satirical or wander off into modern by-paths. … The result is a brilliant and remarkably moving work of theatrical art." —New York Post
Description
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.
About the Ticket Supplier: Signal Ensemble Theatre
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.