Show: 1776
Theater: Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts (PTPA)
Theater Website: https://ptpashows.org/nextup/
Show runs: 07/03/2026 to 07/12/2026
Honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States, the PTPA is very pleased to present the ORIGINAL musical of American Independence, 1776! Running from July 3 through 12, with dinner and show options being offered for the July 11 and 12 performances!
1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the larger-than-life figures of founding fathers John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others who helped forge this nation, in a musical that is at turns funny, insightful, and compelling, with a striking score and legendary script. Even though we think we know what happened in Philadelphia during that sweltering summer of 1776, this classic award-winning musical will have you on the edge of your seat as you find out HOW it happened – and how much is still yet to be done!
The PTPA is also very excited to be offering DINNER & SHOW options for our performances on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th!
(All Dinner Reservations must be made by Monday, July 6th)
DINNER MENU:
Yankee Pot Roast
BBQ Baked Chicken
Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
Sue’s Mac ‘n Cheese
Green Beans Almondine
Choice of Dessert
Soup, Salad, & Fresh Rolls
WHEN
Friday, July 3 – 7pm Curtain
Saturday, July 4 – 7pm Curtain
Sunday, July 5 – 2pm Curtain
Friday, July 10 – 7pm Curtain
Saturday, July 11 – 5:30pm Dinner; 7pm Curtain
Sunday, July 12 – 12:30pm Dinner; 2pm Curtain
*Dinner reservations are due no later than Monday, July 6th; non-dinner tickets for 7/11 and 7/12 will then go on sale
*Doors open for dinner patrons beginning an hour and 45 minutes before curtain; dinner will begin being served promptly at 5:30 pm on Saturday and at 12:30pm on Sunday
*Auditorium will open for Show-Only patrons on evenings where dinner is being served beginning 30 minutes before curtain
*Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks will be available at the lobby bar throughout dinner, before the show, and again at intermission.
PRICES*
DINNER AND SHOW (Offered 7/11 and 7/12 only)
Adult ~ $60.00
Senior/Student ~ $55.00
Child (5-12 years old) ~ $30.00
Child (Under 5) ~ $15
SHOW ONLY
Adult ~ $25.00
Senior/Student ~ $20.00
Child (5-12 years old) ~ $15.00
*online orders also include a processing fee from our ticket vendor, OnTheStage – please be advised that general admission tickets purchased the day of the show will be $2 more to offset this ticketing fee
Questions can be forwarded to the PTPA box office at boxoffice@ptpashows.org or 570-454-5451
1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.org
Theater Address: 212 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201 (Map It)
Theater Phone: (570) 454-5451
Theater Amenities:
Price: See Listing
Purchase tickets online: https://our.show/ptpa1776
