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1776

Original Broadway Version (1969)
Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence.
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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

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13
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2
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Book by Peter StonePeter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Sherman EdwardsSherman Edwards
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Overture

For God's Sake, John Sit Down!

Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve

The Lees Of Old Virginia

But, Mr. Adams

Yours, Yours, Yours

He Plays The Violin

Cool, Cool Considerate Men

Momma Look Sharp

The Egg

Molasses To Rum

Is Anybody There?

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On your resource page to rent orchestral accompaniment tracks to 1776, it doe snot list every song. Is that because your list is only partial to sample, or are the other selections not available? (e.g. overture)
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Can we cast both males and females in this version of 1776?
I work with a small community theatre, and getting enough males for shows can be problematic. Can we cast a mix of both males and females in this version of the show--with the understanding that they are all playing male roles? Obviously the females would be playing males--and they will be dressed in men's period clothing and playing male roles alongside other males.
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1776 reduced orchestrations

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

Joe Domencic

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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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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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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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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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First Performance Fee:
$175
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Music by
Sherman Edwards
Lyrics by
Sherman Edwards
Orchestrated by
Eddie Sauter
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Starting Key:
Ab
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
From
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First Performance Fee:
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Each Additional Performance:
$100
Music by
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Lyrics by
Sherman Edwards
Orchestrated by
Eddie Sauter
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Arranged for:
3 Voices (Typically 1 Female, 2 Male)
Starting Key:
Eb
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
IS ANYBODY THERE?
From
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First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100
Music by
Sherman Edwards
Lyrics by
Sherman Edwards
Orchestrated by
Eddie Sauter
show more...
Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
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Starting Key:
G
Estimated duration
5 min 20 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (6x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED 1 (Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Clarinet), (2x) REED 3 (Oboe, English Horn), (1x) REED 4 (Bassoon), (2x) HORNS 1 & 2, (2x) TRUMPETS 1 & 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (1x) KEYBOARD, (1x) HARP, (3x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set, Bells, Triangle, Chimes), (17x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (Acoustic)
MAMA, LOOK SHARP
From
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First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100
Music by
Sherman Edwards, Sherman Edwards, Sherman Edwards
Lyrics by
Sherman Edwards, Sherman Edwards, Sherman Edwards
Orchestrated by
Eddie Sauter
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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
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A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for:
4 Voices (Typically Male)
Starting Key:
Eb
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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