From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton
October 14 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
1776 and Hamilton: two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation. This lecture looks at these revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads.
About the Presenter
Michael Langlois is a performer, lecturer, and storyteller with decades of experience on stage and off. He has directed across New England, and worked for over a decade with New London, Connecticut’s Flock Theatre serving as an Associate Artist, where he directed, acted, and taught classes.
In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the country. It is an opportunity for reflection on the ideals of the founders of the nation, but also a time to consider the path forward in expanding our realization of those ideals today.
