1776 at Glendale Centre Theatre

1776

Glendale Centre Theatre
324 North Orange Street Glendale

1776 premiered on Broadway in 1969 and is based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence that will eventually set America free from England's tyranny. Powerful performances and an impeccably crafted script make 1776 as relevant today as it was when first written. Add a memorable score, a spectacular cast of 25… and 1776 delivers a riveting evening of theatre filled with history, humor, heart and romance.

Thru - Aug 13, 2011

Thursdays: 8:00pm

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Price: $23-$26

Show Type: Musical

Box Office: 818-244-8481

www.glendalecentretheatre.com

1776 Reviews

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Los Angeles Times - Highly Recommended

"...And I thoroughly enjoyed it. Glendale's lively production, directed by Todd Nielson with a solid cast, highlights the play's strengths (playful wit, well-drawn characters and pleasant if not especially memorable songs), downplays its weaknesses (some corny ribaldry and sentimentality) and makes it plausible that Broadway's "1776" beat out "Hair" for a Tony in 1969. Glendale Centre Theatre's genteel, slightly faded theater-in-the-round even feels like a Colonial courtroom."

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- Margaret Gray

Backstage - Highly Recommended

"...There is a particular pleasure in seeing a time-honored show realized with respect for its essentials while avoiding prefabrication. Case in point: Glendale Centre Theatre's solid revival of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's musical about the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence."

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- David C. Nichols

Stage Scene LA - Highly Recommended

"...Anyone who finds American History the slightest bit dull will likely rethink his or her opinion once under 1776's spell. It's the perfect early summer offering, offering enough music and drama and history to keep audiences entertained and educated from powerful start to emotion-packed finish."

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- Steven Stanley

StageHappenings.com - Highly Recommended

"...This fresh and spirited production is well staged by Todd Nielson with attention to detail. The show is well cast with a vocally strong ensemble of actors. Each character is well defined and vividly brought to life. Jason Webb is a formidable Dickinson. Peter Husmann's persuasive John Adams meets his match in Victoria Strong's feisty Abigail. Joey Zangardi, Scott Strauss…the entire company: Bravo."

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- Robert Machray

1776 at Glendale Centre Theatre

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1776 Reviews

Los Angeles Times - Highly Recommended

Backstage - Highly Recommended

Stage Scene LA - Highly Recommended

StageHappenings.com - Highly Recommended

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