1776 – The Musical returns to its historical roots when the Tony-winning show opens at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia on April 18, 2026. Set a stone’s throw from Independence Hall, the production dramatizes the fiery debates and secret bargains that forged the Declaration of Independence.
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The revival—hailed by critics for its contemporary casting and fresh orchestration—follows a celebrated Broadway run that re-examined the founding era through a modern lens. Audiences can anticipate stirring renditions of “Sit Down, John,” “Molasses to Rum” and show-stopping finale “Is Anybody There?”
Established in 1809, Walnut Street Theatre is the nation’s oldest continually operating playhouse, offering impeccable sightlines and acoustics. Its 1,054-seat mainstage places viewers mere feet from the action, intensifying every charged exchange between John Adams, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
With Philadelphia steeped in Revolutionary-era landmarks, a pre-show visit to nearby museums pairs perfectly with an evening inside America’s most historic theater.
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