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A high-angle production photo captures a joyful, lively dance sequence from a stage production of the musical 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse. Three actors in 18th-century period costumes are positioned against a backdrop of dark, wood-paneled walls with louvered shutters. In the center, a woman with vibrant red hair styled in an updo wears a voluminous, cream-colored gown with blue and gold vertical stripes and intricate lace detailing. She is mid-spin, her wide skirt billowing out, as she holds the hand of an older man to her left. The man, portraying Benjamin Franklin, has long gray hair and wears a heavy red velvet frock coat over a gold patterned vest and white breeches. To the right, a younger man in a brown frock coat and matching breeches dances with high energy, his hands raised and one leg lifted in a spirited step. The warm stage lighting highlights the rich textures of the velvet and silk, capturing a moment of celebration and movement.
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Bright as a sparkler, crisp as a musket shot, this “1776”...

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