An All-Female Cast To Star In '1776 The Musical' In La Jolla

LA JOLLA, CA – The Tony Award-winning, Broadway hit "1776 the Musical" is coming to the Garfield Theatre in La Jolla from May 10 to May 19 with a twist -- an all-female cast!

Presented by the JCompany Youth Theatre and directed by Joey Landwehr, the story dramatizes the events and people surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

"It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence," according to the theater group. "If only our founding fathers can agree to do it!"

The play follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

1776 is hailed as funny, insightful and compelling with a striking score. For more information or ticket details, follow this link.

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