Life, Liberty, and Show Tunes: The Cast & Creative Team of 1776
Meet the Minds & Voices Behind 1776
This summer, Theatre Huntsville is bringing the spark, the sass, and the singing founding fathers to the stage with 1776: The Musical, and we’re thrilled to introduce the incredible cast and creative team making it happen.
Equal parts history lesson, political drama, and surprisingly catchy musical, 1776 comes alive thanks to a group of artists who know how to turn big ideas into unforgettable theatre.
Meet the Cast
Stepping into the heated halls of the Second Continental Congress is a powerhouse ensemble ready to debate, deliberate, and occasionally burst into song:
John Adams……………Shane Kennedy
Benjamin Franklin………Bill Hubscher
Thomas Jefferson………..Bryan White
Abigail Adams……………..….Dana Clark
John DickInson……………….Scott Willis
Martha Jefferson…..Lorelai Jauregui
Richard Henry Lee……….Erica Hansen
Edward Rutledge…………….Sara Martin
John Hancock…………….….Sarah Sawin
Charles Thomson……….Ashley Sparks
Dr. Josiah Bartlett…..Johanna Wilson
Stephen Hopkins…….….Pat Blackman
Roger Sherman……….…Danny Jauregui
Lewis Morris……………..……..John Seigh
Robert Livingston…………Katie McGee
Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon…Jaeda Smith
James Wilson……………Chris McClurg
Ceasar Rodney……………..Angela Keys
Col. Thomas McKean……Andy Cayse
George Read……………….Molly Malone
Samuel Chase……………..Jason Weber
Joseph Hewes………………….Dan Krenn
Dr. Lyman Hall………..John Luker-Coleman
Andrew McNair……………..Kris Hamlin
Courier…………………Rowan Mackenzie
Leather Apron…………………..Vee Lewis
Apprentice……………………….Olivia Bohn
Painter, Apprentice……..Kendrick Stewart
(Yes, it’s a lot of names. Democracy is a group project.)
This cast brings together seasoned Theatre Huntsville favorites and exciting new faces, all ready to remind us that the fight for independence was messy, passionate, and occasionally hilarious.
Meet the Creative Team
Behind the scenes, a talented creative team is shaping this bold production:
Director - Leslie Gates
Music Director - Erin Huelskamp Bohn
Assistant Director - AJ Pollard
Choreographer - Jonathan Barnett
This team is focused on making 1776 feel both historically grounded and strikingly relevant.
Why 1776—Why Now?
With wit, warmth, and a whole lot of passionate argument, 1776 reminds us that democracy was never quiet, simple, or polite. (Honestly, some things never change.)
This production promises soaring music, sharp humor, and performances that bring humanity to the legends we thought we already knew.
See the Show
1776 runs June 12-28, 2026 at the Von Braun Center.
Tickets are on sale now.
Come see the show that proves revolution can rhyme and that founding a nation makes excellent musical the