PCP's 1776, the Musical Opens Friday, November 5

Portland Civic Players

Please join the Portland Civic Players as they present Tony award winning 1776, the Musical! A humorous and incredibly entertaining telling of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence; a story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document. Before Hamilton, there was 1776!

The part of John Adams is played by Clay Ramsey, Benjamin Franklin by Jonathan Bair, John Dickinson by Erin Hoard, Edward Ruthledge by Matt Thelen, Stephen Hopins by Kelly Ramsey, Thomas Jefferson by Antonius Watkins, and John Hancock by Chuck Dibean. Also appearing are Martha Jefferson, played by Tiffany Barron, Abigail Adams by Jessica Bigelow, Richard Henry Lee by Kent Bennett, Roger Sherman by Nicole Ruzgis, Andrew McNair by Sara Pohl, Robert Livingston by Leon Miller, Samuel Chase by Christy Dibean, James Wilson by Kelly Frazee, George Read by Sophie Leik, Caesar Rodney by Pam Robinson, Charles Thompson by Joe Pung, John Witherspoon by Grace Sutherland, Thomas McKean by Clayton Rice, Lyman Hall by Laurie Reeves, Josiah Bartlette by Evelyn Johnston, John Hewes by Tiffany Barron, Leather Apron by Wade Dibean, and Courier by Abigail Rice.

"The cast and crew have worked incredibly hard to prepare this musical. Their talent and commitment to excellence never ceases to amaze me! We hope you can come out and enjoy this wonderfully amusing telling of this unique story in our country's history." said director Sara Pohl.

Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, 1776, the Musical, is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

The PCP production is directed by Sara Pohl and produced by Mary Teachout. Play dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5-7, and 12-14 at the Portland Community Theater, located at 231 Maple Street, Portland. Tickets go on sale starting October 18. You can call 517-647-4041 or visit PortlandCivicPlayers.com for reservations. Please see our website portlandcivicplayers.com, or follow Portland Civic Players on Facebook for more details!

Photo Captions from Left to Right:

1. Clay Ramsey as John Adams and Congress

2. L to R: Jonathan Bair as Benjamin Franklin, Clay Ramsey as John Adams

3. Cast photo