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'Nikki Renee Daniels Talks How ‘Hamilton’ Paved the Way for New ‘1776’

It was recently announced that the New York City Center was staging a production of '1776' as part of their Encore! season. The colorblind production stars Santino Fontana ('Billy Elliot the Musical'), John Larroquette ('How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying') as Benjamin Franklin and Nikki Renee Daniels ('Book of Mormon') as Martha Washington. Now, Daniels is opening up about how Hamilton helped pave the way for the new production of '1776.'
By James Knight

  • 'Santino Fontana & John Larroquette Star in ‘1776 the Musical’

    Move over 'Hamilton.' There is a new, well older, historical musical coming to town...for about five days. That is right, '1776 the Musical' is coming to the New York City Center as part of the Encore! season. The special event production stars Santino Fontana ('Billy Elliot the Musical') and John Larroquette ('How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying') as Benjamin Franklin.
    By James Knight
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