Historic Rock Ford and War of the Roses Theatre Company are very excited to present “1776” America’s Prize-Winning Musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone. Performances will be on June 28-30 and July 1.

Experience history through this award-winning musical that highlights the Founding Fathers as humans trying against all odds to create a new nation. Join Historic Rock Ford for this once-in-a-generation performance that is being performed at the home of Revolutionary War General Edward Hand on the exact 250^th anniversary of when the Continental Congress debated independence in Philadelphia.

Enjoy familiar songs such as “Sit Down, John” and “He Plays the Violin” as the performance unfolds on the piazza of the Hand Mansion, transformed into the stage itself. Rather than a traditional theatrical setting, the architecture and atmosphere of the Hand Mansion become an integral part of the experience, blurring the line between performance and place.

The show is directed by Jamie Hilton and features a stellar cast of 26 local actors

“1776” is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Based on an original concept by Sherman Edwards. Original Production Directed by Peter Hunt and originally produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow.

The performance area will open 45 minutes prior to the start time.

Concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting Historic Rock Ford.