1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The show is based on the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, telling a story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.

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The set design demands are a central location, (Congress Hall), Jefferson's Bedroom, a Street in Philadelphia, as well as a concept that allows for intimate, isolated monologues and solos.