Gulf Coast Symphony is celebrating America250 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with a fully staged production of ‘1776.’
“It is historical. It’s somewhat hysterical, humorous and funny,” said Andrew Kurtz, founder, music director and maestro of Gulf Coast Symphony, about “1776.” “It’s the telling of the writing of the Declaration of Independence and Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson and John Adams are the main characters. It’s the meeting of the Continental Congress and the drafting and approval of the Declaration of Independence. And so, I think the timing is perfect.”
Gulf Coast Symphony will be in the orchestra pit for the Tony Award-winning musical…