In La Mirada, ‘1776 the Musical’ looks back, reflects today

The musical “1776” is quite a piece of writing. Indeed, the story is the indisputable star in this La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts’ production, even while the performances engage and the staging enchants.
In May 1776, John Adams (Andy Umberger), Massachusetts representative to the Continental Congress, is desperate to untether the colonies from the despotism of George III. But as Adams’ best ally Benjamin Franklin (Peter Van Norden, well-cast) notes, their fello