1776

1776
Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence.

The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.

It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book. It is an extremely flexible show that can be performed with characters as written or as a concert version

Concert Selections for 1776

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • EGG, THE
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    Music by
    Sherman Edwards
    Lyrics by
    Sherman Edwards
    Orchestrated by
    Eddie Sauter
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 48 sec
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Flute), Reed 3 (English Horn, Oboe), Reed 4 (Bassoon), 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets (Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, 3 Trombones, Harp, Harpsichord, 3 Percussion, (16) Violin), (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass, 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 4 Vocal Books.

  • HE PLAYS THE VIOLIN
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    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    Sherman Edwards
    Lyrics by
    Sherman Edwards
    Orchestrated by
    Eddie Sauter
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically 1 Female, 2 Male)
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 03 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, Harp, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 3 Percussion, 1 Keyboard, 5 Piano Conductor Score

  • MAMA, LOOK SHARP
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    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    Sherman Edwards
    Lyrics by
    Sherman Edwards
    Orchestrated by
    Eddie Sauter
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 20 sec
    Instrumentation

    (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (4x) CHORUS BOOK; (1x) REED 1: Clarinet; (1x) REED 2: Clarinet; (1x) REED 4: Bassoon; (3x) PERCUSSION: Snare Drum, Triangle, Big Bass Drum, Cymbal; (1x) HARPSICHORD; (1x) HARP; (17x) VIOLIN; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

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Questions & Answers

April 28, 2020
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1776 reduced orchestrations

Hello, 

Is there a reduced orchestrations package offered for 1776?  Thanks for your help,

Joe Domencic

domencic@setonhill.edu

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November 20, 2017
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My account has been blocked, who is my rep?
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September 22, 2017
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Cool Considerate Men
Does the Lyman Hall character have to participate in the Cool Considerate Men number? Because to my way of thinking, Hall leans more towards the Declaration Committee than the ones who oppose it.
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June 29, 2017
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Licensing a single song
Hi I was wondering how to license a single song ("But, Mr. Adams" from 1776) and if there was a junior version of it available.
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April 28, 2016
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Can 1776 be mixed casting?
I teach at a University with many more women than men, and a quite mixed racial background. I love 1776, but the number of Middle Aged men needed is about impossible for us. Is there anything in the agreement that prevents us from casting women in the male roles, or people of color in the roles? If there isn't, this is probably a strong contender for us next season.
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December 29, 2015
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Have you received the perusal copy of 1776 from The Little Theatre of Walla Walla?
Perusal copy of 1776 was received on Dec-12. Has our account been cleared? Is anything due for late return?
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December 29, 2015
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Have you received the perusal copy of 1776 from The Little Theatre of Walla Walla?
Perusal copy of 1776 was received on Dec-12. Has our account been cleared? Is anything due for late return?
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