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1776

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 2pm

Venue: Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs

Price: $13+

Category: Arts

1776 is the Tony Award-winning musical featuring a book by Peter Stone and music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Set during the summer of 1776, the show follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they work to persuade the members of the Second Continental Congress to break free from British rule and sign the Declaration of Independence. Blending sharp wit, political intrigue, and stirring music, 1776 brings America's founding story to life through unforgettable characters, a celebrated score, and one of the most acclaimed books in musical theatre. Both funny and thought-provoking, this compelling musical drama remains as relevant and entertaining today as ever.

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1776

“Skip the downtown traffic and park for free right outside the theater.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 2pm
Where
Holly Springs Cultural Center
Holly Springs, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$13+
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The musical 1776 is a Tony Award-winning stage production that dramatizes the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. If you plan to go, keep in mind that the show runs about two and a half hours, making it best suited for middle schoolers and teenagers who are currently studying American history in school. Tickets start at $13, which is a fraction of the cost of a touring Broadway show downtown. The Holly Springs Cultural Center offers free parking in their main lot, and you can grab dinner beforehand at one of the local restaurants within walking distance on Main Street. This production makes an excellent weekend outing because it pairs education with entertainment. It is a low-pressure environment to introduce your teenagers to live theater without the drive and parking hassle of heading into downtown Raleigh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this show appropriate for young children?
Due to the historical dialogue, political themes, and long running time, this production is best suited for children in middle school and older.
Where do we park for the Holly Springs Cultural Center?
Free parking is available in the surface lot directly outside the cultural center, with overflow parking available along Main Street.

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Schedule

1776 runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 2pm.

Getting There

Holly Springs Cultural Center is at 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC, Holly Springs, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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