1776 at The Academy Playhouse
1776
July 2 - 19, 2026
Directed by: Joan Baird
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.
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About the Photographer
Bob Tucker at Focalpoint Studio specializes in family portraits at your home or in the park. Focalpoint is an Heirloom Portrait Print Studio based in Orleans, MA, that offers some digital file purchase options, as well. Other services include business, modeling and actor/actress headshots, restoration of damaged family heirloom photos, passport and ID photos including Canadian passport and citizenship photos, digital imaging services and fine art giclee printing for artists. Bob is a member of:
• The Professional Photographers of America
• The Professional Photographers of Cape Cod
• The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
• The Orleans Chamber of Commerce
and is the President of the:
• Rotary Club of Nauset(Orleans).