Show Tunes S4 EP4: 1776 (1969)

This week, we'll hear a cranky John Adams (William Daniels) fight to get the Continental Congress to "Vote Yes!" for national independence.

Biggest hit(s):

"Sit Down, John"
"Momma Look Sharp" (covered by many artists!)

Tony Awards (1969):

• Best Musical
• Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Ron Holgate as Richard Henry Lee)
• Best Direction of a Musical (Peter Hunt)

Musical numbers:

1. Overture
2. Sit Down, John
3. Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve/Till Then
4. The Lees of Old Virginia
5. But, Mr. Adams
6. Yours, Yours, Yours
7. He Plays the Violin
8. Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
9. Momma Look Sharp
10. The Egg
11. Molasses to Rum
12. Is Anybody There?
13. Finale