Events Calendar

1776 - Opening Performance

Date: May 27, 2011
Event Description Wheaton Drama closes its 2010-2011 season with the musical, 1776.

This completely compelling and Tony® Award winning look at American history vibrantly recaps the time leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Founding Fathers? struggle for agreement thrills with drama, comedy, and song as the Continental Congress debate the merits of independence from Great Britain.

Performances are May 27 through June 19. Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $18 for Thursdays; $21 for Fridays ? Sundays.

1776 has book by Peter Stone, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, and is based on a concept by Sherman Edwards. 1776 is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

At play since 1931, Wheaton Drama?s quality productions are staged at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in downtown Wheaton. For tickets and information, please visit http://www.wheatondrama.org, or call 630-260-1820.


Event Location Wheaton Drama
Date/Time Information May 27 through June 19, 2011. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm. Sundays at 3pm.
Contact Information
Jo-Ann Ledger
Fees/Admission
$18 for Thursdays; $21 for Fridays-Sundays
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