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With the American Revolution underway, a nation’s independence is ready to be claimed. The three-time Tony Award-winning 1776 sets ablaze the historic signing of the Declaration of Independence and illuminates the personalities, passions and compromises that created a nation. Featuring a telling score that includes “Sit Down, John,” “He Plays the Violin,” and “Momma Look Sharp,” this Muny production will mesmerize, delight and inspire you. It will be the third show of the Muny season, opening June 27 for seven nights.

Robert Petkoff will play John Adams). His previous credits include: Muny: Young Frankenstein (Frederick). Broadway: All the Way, Anything Goes, Ragtime, Spamalot, Fiddler on the Roof and Epic Proportions. Off-Broadway: The Hard Problem, 39 Steps, More Stately Mansions, Avow. London: The Royal Family with Judi Dench and Tantalus. Tours: Fun Home (Bruce), Spamalot (Sir Robin) and The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon).

Adam Heller plays Benjamin Franklin) Muny credits Gypsy. Repertory Theatre of St. Louis: Follies, Brighton Beach Memoirs. Broadway: It Shoulda Been You, Elf, Baby, It’s You; Caroline, or Change; A Class Act, Victor/Victoria, Les Misérables. National tours: Titanic, Falsettos. Off- Broadway: Popcorn Falls, A Letter to Harvey Milk, Peer Gynt, Wings, Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn; The Immigrant, Merrily We Roll Along.

Keith Hines who plays Thomas Jefferson) said he is thrilled to return to The Muny for its 101st season. Keith played Nick Massi in the regional premiere of Jersey Boys at The Muny last summer! Off-Broadway: Cougar the Musical (Buck), Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man (Stefan). National tour: Jersey Boys (Nick Massi).

Ob Ruggiero is returning for The Muny’s 101st season as director for 1776. Last year, he directed Gypsy, as well as past productions of The Music Man, Oklahoma!; Hello, Dolly!; South Pacific and The King and I. He has also directed many award-winning productions at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, including Follies, Sunday in the Park with George and a recent production of Evita. Broadway: High and Looped.

Enrique Brown (Choreographer) is back at The Muny choreographing this production of 1776! Enrique is a theatrical director, choreographer, performer, educator and producer. Direction/Choreography: The Temple of Souls (NY Musical Festival Outstanding Choreography nomination), Oklahoma! (Associate/1st national tour, The Muny/Ogunquit Playhouse), Pippin, In the Heights (NYU Tisch), The Little Mermaid, Nice Work If You Can Get It, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Merrily Mannerly: A Magnificent New Musical.

James Moore (Music Director/Conductor): The Muny: Gypsy, The Music Man, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Hello, Dolly!; West Side Story, Meet Me In St. Louis, The Producers. Broadway: Miss Saigon, On the Town, Gigi, Follies, South Pacific, Ragtime, Steel Pier, Company. National tours: The Producers, Kiss Me, Kate; Crazy for You, And the World Goes ‘Round. The Kennedy Center.                                              *****

‘KINKY’ BOOTS OFFERS

MUSIC OF CYNDI LAUPER

   Kinky Boots is playing this Muny currently, running until June 25 with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper.

Step into a dream where glamour is extreme” with the U.S. regional premiere of the international smash-hit-musical Kinky Boots. Winner of six Tony Awards, the Olivier Award and the Grammy, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of a struggling British shoe factory that finds a surprising way to recreate themselves.

Featuring 16 Grammy Award-winning original songs penned by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this sparkling, stiletto sensation will “lift you up!”

(See Pat Lindsey’s review of Kinky Boots on website at flovalleynews.com and Facebook.)

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