They knew they would make history, but not what history would make of them. Fed up with living under the tyranny of British rule, John Adams attempts to persuade his fellow members of the Continental Congress to vote in favor of American Independence and sign the Declaration. But how much is he willing to compromise in the pursuit of freedom? And who does that freedom belong to? Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus directs a new production of this Tony Award-winning musical, reexamining this pivotal moment in American history.
Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Directed by Diane Paulus
Production Sponsors
Katie and Paul Buttenwieser
The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust
Serena and Bill Lese
Additional Production Support
Jeannie and Jonathan Lavin
Janet and Irv Plotkin
Professor Mark V. Tushnet