KENNER, LA – Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., in Kenner’s Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award-winning musical “1776” convenes on the Main Stage from Nov. 4 – 20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year’s Presidential election mayhem.
The turning point in American history blazes to vivid life in Rivertown Theater’s November musical offering “1776” – a funny, insightful and compelling musical with a striking score and legendary book, that puts a human face on the pages of history. We see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, charming and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right things for our fledging nation. Step back in time and be inspired by our founding fathers as they attempt to convince Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarch by signing the Declaration of Independence. This uplifting musical will have you beaming with pride and patriotism, theater reps said.
“1776” CAST:
JOHN HANCOCK: Louis Dudoussat
CHARLES THOMSON: Kurt Owens
DR. JOSIAH BARTLETT: Joey Dowdall
ANDREW McNAIR: Michael Sullivan
JOHN ADAMS: Gary Rucker
ABIGAIL ADAMS: Nori Pritchard
MARTHA JEFFERSON: Jessica Gordon
STEPHEN HOPKINS: Wayne Gonsoulin
A LEATHER APRON/PAINTER: Chris Sibley
A COURIER: Aaron Richert
ROGER SHERMAN: Alex Furtado
LEWIS MORRIS: Matt Mickal
ROBERT LIVINGSTON: Drew Arnold
REV. JONATHAN WITHERSPOON: Trey Lagan
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: David Hoover
JOHN DICKINSON: Jimmy Murphy
JAMES WILSON: Kyle Daigrepont
CAESAR RODNEY: Peter Gabb
COL. THOMAS McKEAN: Alan Payne
GEORGE READ: Darren Hayes
SAMUEL CHASE: Terry Utterback
RICHARD HENRY LEE: Ken Goode
THOMAS JEFFERSON: Matt Reed
JOSEPH HEWES: Adam Segrave
EDWARD RUTLEDGE: Scott Clausen
DR. LYMAN HALL: Chase Dickey
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director AJ Allegra
Choreographer Lindsay Romig
Musical Director Alan Payne
Set Designer David Raphael
Stage Manager Kathy Reiss
Lighting Designer Melissa Martinez
Costume Designer Linda Fried
Show Dates and Times:
• Opening Week November 4th & 5th at 8:00 pm and November 6 at 2:00 pm
• 2nd Week November 11 & 12 at 8:00 pm and November 13 at 2:00 pm
• 3rd Week November 17, 18 & 19 at 8:00 pm and November 20 at 2:00 pm
Individual Ticket prices, including taxes:
$44.00 – Adults
$41.90 – Seniors
$39.80 – Students
Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets, group and military discounts are available as well. Preview performance prior to opening night is available for groups and fundraisers at discounted ticket prices.
*The men of Congress, the cast of 1776
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Benjamin Franklin (David Hoover), John Adams (Gary Rucker) (left) / The men of Congress, the cast of 1776 with Benjamin Franklin (David Hoover), Richard Henry Lee (Ken Goode), John Adams (Gary Rucker)
*John Adams (Gary Adams), Martha Jefferson (Jessica Nicole Gordon), Benjamin Franklin (David Hoover) sing "He Plays the Violin" (left) /
The men of Congress, the cast of 1776
