# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1776 at the Erie Playhouse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Witness the birth of a nation in 1776, on stage at the Erie Playhouse June 12-28, 2026 as the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

1776 is a revolutionary musical experience featuring John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and other iconic figures as they shape our young nation. 

This Tony Award-winning musical is a gripping portrayal of some of the most pivotal moments in American history.

1776 is not just a musical; it’s a captivating journey that brings history to life with stirring melodies and a patriotic spirit. 1776 was the winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Sponsored by LECOM Health.

1776 Cast: 

John Adams – Brandon Vogt
Benjamin Franklin – Michael Nasca
Thomas Jefferson – Seamus Clerkin
Richard Henry Lee – Art Martone
Edward Rutledge – Casey Conrad-Medvis
John Dickinson – Bill Hunter*
Roger Sherman – Roger Wolbert
Robert Livingston – Jonathan Bartram*
John Hancock – Mike Hayes
Dr Josiah Bartlett – Liam Satterthwaite
Stephen Hopkins – Michael Meyer
Lewis Morris – Paul Gress
Reverend John Witherspoon – Bryson Berkowitz
James Wilson – Michael Graham
Caesar Rodney – Ron Herrera*
Colonel Thomas McKean – Patrick Thiem
George Read – Joshua Freeman
Samuel Chase – Jim Nash
Joseph Hewes – Declan Finnerty Walz
Dr. Lyman Hall – Bruce Rockwell
Charles Thompson – Patrick McGuire
Andrew McNair – James Wallace
Abigail Adams – Sallie Richards
Martha Jefferson – Alexis Afton
A Courier – Colden Lamb
A Leather Apron/ A Painter – Trey Wallace

*Denotes Playhouse Mainstage Debut

1776
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
Director: Richard Davis
Assistant Director: Jessica Flock
Vocal Director: Devon Yates
Musical Director: Bruce Yates
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/erie/1776-at-the-erie-playhouse/200030284866751
- **Event Categories**: live-music, music, health-wellness, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Erie
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13 W 10th St, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16501
- **lat**: 42.12503
- **long**: -80.08311
- **full address**: 13 W 10th St, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16501

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1776 at the Erie Playhouse being held?
  - **A:** 1776 at the Erie Playhouse takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 13 W 10th St, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16501.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1776 at the Erie Playhouse?
  - **A:** 1776 at the Erie Playhouse is organized by Erie Playhouse.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1776 at the Erie Playhouse is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Erie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 1776 at the Erie Playhouse sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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