July 6, 2012
See “Jefferson and Adams” Live Stage Play at the Kimball Theatre
The compelling story of two celebrated founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and one astute first lady, Abigail Adams, returns for encore performances. “Jefferson & Adams” will be presented at Colonial Williamsburg’s Kimball Theatre 7:30 p.m. July 5-7.
The live stage production features the original all-star cast of Colonial Williamsburg’s renowned character historian Bill Barker as Jefferson, Colonial Williamsburg actress Abigail Schumann as Abigail Adams and the popular Sam Goodyear as John Adams.
Written by Howard Ginsberg, the play tells the story of the turbulent 52-year friendship between Jefferson and Adams during the early days of the republic, extending through two wars with England, and closing with their fateful deaths on the same day, July 4, 1826 — exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The play reveals the compelling political debates and passionate personal beliefs that helped shape America at its founding and continue to remain relevant today.
General admission to this stirring production is $14, and admission for seniors and students is $12. Advance tickets are available by calling 1-800-HISTORY. For more information, call (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com.
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Christine Hansley says:
To Bill, Abigail and Sam,
On July 1, 2007 my husband and I saw the Williamsburg production. The reason I remember the date so well, is becuase on June 30th, two of our friends were married. We had already made our plans to be in Williamsburg for the 4th of July and had tickets to see Jefferson and Adams on the first. We went to the wedding at 3p.m., skipped the reception and hit the road at 4:30p.m. from Chicago. We slept in the car at a rest stop in Pennsylvania for a few hours and got to Williamsburg at noon and saw the performance at 2 o’clock. Yes, we stayed awake. It was wonderful then and I am sure it will continue to be. Wish we could be there to see it again.
Have a great summer,
Chris