1776 (1972)
Directed by Peter H. Hunt
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
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What critics compared 1776 to
The powdered-wig historical figures are played by black, Latino and Asian actors; the stuffy oboes and clarinets of “1776” are swapped for pulsing hip-hop and R&B.
[“Hamilton” vs. “1776,” an unfair fight?]
Without going into spoilers, Hamilton is an interesting companion piece to 1972’s previous revolutionary music-theater classic 1776 , which focused on the Continental Congress pulling together the Declaration of Independence.