1776

Circle Cinema invites you to a special Independence Day screening of the classic musical 1776! Sat 7/4, 3pm, get ready for “Sit down, John!” with the director's cut starring William Daniels (John Adams) and Ken Howard (Thomas Jefferson), both from the original Broadway musical cast.

Tickets on sale now, $11 Circle members and $13 non-members.

2h47min - Musical, History - Not Rated - English

Based on the Tony Award-winning 1969 musical, this 1972 film adaptation was nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.