The most brilliant moment of 1776... — Page 3

I just found this, and it's a fairly recent post on YouTube ...

The Tony Awards peformance of 1776, featuring Scott Jarvis (RIP, dear friend) singing "Mama, Look Sharp."

He's one of a few Broadway cast members who didn't repeat his role in the film (he told me he was "too old" by then). His voice is so much better than the actor in the film.


Mama, Look Sharp from the Tony Awards

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I've always believed the secret weapon of this show is that as an audience member you never intend on being so moved by something historical and that you obviously know the outcome of. The show has wit, charm, a great score and incredibly moving moments throughout.

On a side note- the thing I loved the most about being in the show, was that it brought out people to audition that typically NEVER do theater- they just loved the show and wanted to be in it. As a result, I had one of the purest and most enjoyable theatrical experiences of my life- a production that had the right kind of drama- on stage and none backstage. It was a thrill to be in that show and to play John Adams. I wish I could say the same for every show I've been in...

I was in a youth theatre production a few years ago, ages 15-25. I auditioned for Rutledge but ended up playing Richard Henry Lee. It had to be some of the most fun I've ever had on stage and the production itself never failed to amaze me at how we were able to pull off playing the founding fathers at our ages. Peter Filichia gave us a terrific review in the Star Ledger too which was so incredible to me. It's hard for me to think of the most brilliant moment out of so many but if I had to go with my favorites they would have to be the opening scene through "Til Then" and "Is Anybody There?" which made me weep in the wings at our closing performance. It was a terrific experience.