Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Go behind the scenes of 1776 with CRT favorite and UConn Alum, Richard R. Henry as he discusses his portrayal of Benjamin Franklin.

1776
June 1 - 10
Book by Peter StoneMusic and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
Directed by Terrence Mann
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Tickets: crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113

It’s the summer of 1776 and the new nation is ready to explode. This Tony Award-winning musical dramatizes John Adams efforts to convince his colleagues in the Continental Congress to vote to declare our independence from the crown. As poignant today as it was almost 50 years ago, the storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat. 1776 wraps you in a world of politics and humor while delivering a stunning message of hope and freedom!