LEXINGTON, Va., March 31 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release:
LEXINGTON, Va. March 31, 2026 -The VMI Community Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, "1776," Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Gillis Theater.
"1776" follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.It features music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, including the iconic songs, "For God's Sake, John, Sit Down," "But, Mr. Adams," and "The Egg." T...