1776 "But Mr Adams"

[@Mousy677]

the tiniest, angriest john adams i have ever had the good fortune to see 11/10

[@devorahacts]

Then he's probably the correct size.

[@Mousy677]

(i also don't know how jefferson managed not to corpse because this is HILARIOUS.)

[@firstname7606]

Ollie Embourne John Adams was shorter then Roger, Thomas, Robert, Ben

[@amadeusamwater]

According to the records, Jefferson was 6'2" and Adams was 5'7".

[@josesolismusic]

So many memories from when I did Mr Livingston at age 17. This number was SO well done, even with the quirky movements; funny and well performed. :)

[@alexaliona]

lucky!!

[@realekedolphin]

"By physical force, if necessary!" --John Adams, while looking up, up, UP at Thomas Jefferson

[@AddisonBook.]

LOL

[@bernhardwall6876]

Jefferson should have remembered that, with that height differential, certain body parts are more accessible.

[@bobthered313]

Just because he isn't as tall as Jefferson, doesn't usually mean that he's weaker than him.

[@tenmice]

The little triangle "ting~" as Jefferson looks down at Adams is just pure perfection lmao

[@Anthony79X]

To me, the great William Daniels will always be John Adams, but this guy is really good!

[@thomassmith-s4i]

William Daniel's performance is not only legendary- it is the gold standard which no one will ever equal.

[@herondelatorre4023]

​@user-sx7wo1yl7y I agree. Just as the late actor Howard da Silva will always the gold standard for any performance by an actor for the founding father Benjamin Franklin.

[@irenestewart1942]

Best Adams, man! Looks like the real man from history and has the moral courage of that man, too. Jason, I love your " stare down " on Adams. And you hit that one note perfectly! " Leave me aloooone! "

[@kkslider3506]

I've only ever had the fortune to see the movie adaption of this musical but it's by far my favorite and this cast definitely does it justice! Love it!

[@khfan4life365]

"Now, will you be a patriot...or a loverrr?" "A loverrr." ... "Now you will write it, Mr. J." "Who will make me, Mr. A?" "I." "You?" "Yes." "How?" *Jefferson and Adams stand chest to chest to mark the height difference* LMAO XD!

[@jamiebrown7494]

It looks more like face to chest to me.

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

*”By physical force if necessary.”*

[@shiftergoddessathena]

"No objections?" "I have objections! Lots of objections!" Oh, Jefferson, you poor man.

[@terrorcop101]

Tough being the only guy out of 52(?) grown and educated men who can apparently write.

[@Alex-oy7ip]

@@terrorcop101 Not to be a nerd but he wrote the declaration when he was 33 and was elected the 3rd president in 1801 at age 57

[@AddisonBook.]

@@Alex-oy7ip it's sad Congress doesn't act in that way anymore.

[@Alex-oy7ip]

Well ma'am I would have to concur with you. You see many of the men in this congress were mere farmers stockjobbers Taylors and merchants no less. They had no such previous experiences in politics. Such men like Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson were well educated and thus could write such impressionable documents about the ill of actions done by the British. I left the congress and scince headed home for Mount Vernon my estate of many pleasures

[@AddisonBook.]

@@Alex-oy7ip I'm a guy and agree definitely and one more thing is Secession legal or not. Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence when that government becomes destructive of these ends it is the people's duty to throw off such government and to provide future gaurds for their future security.

[@TheFacefinder]

I wish that I could have seen this play. I was only privilege to see the movie AND I LOVE IT!!!!

[@cow391]

" A loooooveeeeeeer."

[@khfan4life365]

Can we talk about the Three Stooges dancing in the background? 😂

[@ashleysmith8402]

You mean Ben Franklin Rodger Sherman and Robert Livingston.

[@sarahluvs2sing166]

@Ashley Smith Yes, he/she means them. It’s just a little funny thing.

[@terrorcop101]

In any version, they're probably the best part of the show.

[@khfan4life365]

“But I burn, Mr. A.” “So do I, Mr. J!” “You?” “You do?” 🙉 “John!” 🙊 “Who’d have thought it!” 🙈

[@Maybethistime15]

when jefferson hit that high note..... damn

[@dmnemaine]

Something that the original Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) had trouble with because he wasn't really a singer, which is probably why Jefferson doesn't have a whole lot to do vocally in the show.

[@ashleysmith8402]

🎶MR ADAMS LEAVE ME ALONE.🎶

[@sarahluvs2sing166]

@dmnemaine Oh yeah, that could explain it. I always thought it was just because Jefferson was a generally quiet person.

[@poohsplaylist4913]

Absolutely a triumph of Musical Theatre. This one song is such a delightful and unexpected Comic Relief. Always one of my favorites.

[@marcelvinolo3473]

Man, the cast of Hamilton sure has changed.

[@kay45]

I just watched this play at the Alohombra in Jacksonville Florida and the actor they had play as John Adams was a literal CLONE of Jack Nicolson! Voice face and all it was amazing.

[@brianb8060]

HERRRRESS JOHNNY!!

[@sarcastic4982]

"Now, will you be a patriot? or a lOVeRr?" "a LoVErRr"

[@michaelam9063]

Homicide~ Homicide~ We may see murder yet!

[@KT00700]

TimeTraveling Peep LOL

[@Anangelspath]

Super fantastic! Everyone involved in this play should be very proud! Just as enjoyable as the original 1776 movie. First rate all the way.

[@TheFacefinder]

These guys are awesome! AND the words. Oh, my God!!! What incredible words.

[@melodytannerclark]

Very good performances. I loved their respect for the height difference.

[@bernhardwall6876]

A long time ago, I saw on TV what I think might have been a promo; I don't remember. But the one thing I never forgot was the line, "Mister Adams, you are driving me to HOMICIIIIDE!" So I ran a search for that line, and was directed to the movie, "1776."

[@janerut]

Lover.))) The look and intonation of TJ - are invaluable!

[@ncuda1764]

MR. ADAMS YOU ARE DRIVING ME TO HOMICIDE!

[@ashleysmith8402]

🎶HOMICIDE- HOMICIDE🎶 QUIET.😂😂

[@wadyano]

this never gets old

[@iknowchristalena]

Love Jefferson's voice.

[@ZoeKitten84]

I love this version so much ;))))

[@sophiecheng2384]

Others: He's obnoxious and disliked did you know that Robert: I haven't heard Damn that diplomacy skill

[@thesnarkypupper9828]

Apparently Jefferson's objections didn't count for anything….

[@dmnemaine]

The whole point is that right from the moment that Thomas Jefferson delivers his "To place before mankind the common sense of the matter" speech, Adams begins to hatch his plot to get Jefferson to write the Declaration. Everything from that point on is Adams working toward that goal. First, he gets Jefferson on the committee. Then, he goes through the motions of eliminating himself and the other members of the committee as candidates to write the Declaration to get Jefferson off his guard. Lastly, he springs his trap. That's why Jefferson's objections didn't count for anything.

[@mattmcgee645]

This is flawless!!

[@MrsPonyUnicorn]

"Oh No" Benjamin we all know you didn't say Oh No

[@Chelsea-sf3bx]

Haha!

[@AB-dm1wz]

(For the uninitiated, he says, "Hell nooooooooo."

[@pendragon2012]

Life is more than sexual combustibility.

[@mattmcgee645]

This looks wonderful!! I wish I could've seen this in person!

[@blaisemarcc1648]

Well done, well choreograped

[@danielblackley9749]

I really enjoyed doing this show and to see it on youtube is fun!

[@cow391]

Their like la la la la la la la in the back during the fight.

[@IsaiahCoeStudios]

I got to go see this EXACT SHOW … Redlands bowl is great!

[@singingma]

One of my favorites! Thanks for recommending it for me.

[@mirosango14]

they did the kicks in the movie better than here, which was my favorite part. still, it's overall a great video, and my favorite song!

[@TheHealerIzAwesome]

The 20 dislikes can no longer romp through cupids grove with great agility

[@rayna7051]

tag yourself: im mr shermans hand that wouldnt fit on the cane

[@runefaustblack]

I'm Adams' voice, constantly cracking xD

[@TeachESL]

One of my favorite musicals!! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

[@bilgriffin]

In those days it might have been considered justifiable homicide. Great stuff!

[@blaisemarcc1648]

I would like to see the rest of this :)

[@majesquivel5997]

Mr. Adams LEAVE ME ALOOOONEEEE

[@alexaliona]

WHAT IS THIS LIFE??????? I COULD HAVE SEEn THIS I LIVE SO CLOSE TO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kylestubbs8867]

John Adams - a greater victim of the Napoleon complex than Napoleon himself.

[@inkyguy]

Kyle Stubbs, except Adams succeeded and is an honored American republican (small r) patriot, while Napoleon became a tyrant, lost his war of empire and was exiled from France, dying in ignominy.

[@kylestubbs8867]

Okay, but the "Napoleon complex" means someone has a temper as short as their height. Applies to John Adams here and in the film, but only to depictions of Napoleon in anti-French propaganda.

[@melodytannerclark]

He’s my cousin. He was disliked because he was a passionate opponent of slavery.

[@sariekitchen]

I don't know if this is an appropriate thing to add, but it may interest you to know the Napoleon wasn't actually that short, and it was actually English propaganda. I won't go into the full details unless anyone's curious, but I just thought it was a fun fact!

[@kylestubbs8867]

@@sariekitchen Not only is it appropriate, that was exactly my point.

[@alanacidmyer]

Combustabilty! Combustability!

[@baileyg.buerhaus1144]

Softly and kindly "Mr. Adams. Damn you Mr. Adams."

[@historyprofessor1985]

AWESOME!!!!

[@DinoJake]

"Homicide! Homiciiiide!!!"

[@talentofthewolf6634]

Ha, they all look at Jefferson first. Spoiler X3 Robert's excuse is terrible, but how did Adam fall for that trick? RUN ADAM RUN! HE'S AFTER YOU!!!

[@sarahluvs2sing166]

@TalentOf TheWolf Yeah. Also, historically, Robert didn’t even have a son, just two daughters.

[@runefaustblack]

@@sarahluvs2sing166 It may just be that he didn't know it was a girl, and he just assumed it was a boy because everyone would rather have boys than girls back then.

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

@@runefaustblack actually, he went back to New York for a meeting or a convention or something. “Stork” just makes a convenient rhyme with “New York.”

[@runefaustblack]

I have since consolidated tht theory that every excuse in this song is a lie, all part of a devious plan by Adams and Franklin to get Jefferson to write the Declaration.

[@JoanOfArcProject]

The only place you can see the founding fathers do a cancan.

[@wadyano]

great cast

[@TheGuardy]

I really didn't like the way the butchered the "lover" lines. matter of personal preference, I guess... ...but good lord, the way Adams' "by physical force if necessary" is muffled by Jefferson's cravat makes up for basically anything.

[@bookerjones8123]

Yeah, 'lover' was pretty cheesy, but the little squirt threatens 'physical force' is hilarious. And I have no idea who played Jefferson (only stopped by cuz the movie's on TCM right now), but he's got everything a musical leading man should have.

[@TheGuardy]

Jefferson was, apparently, played by Jason Livesay, aka the dude who uploaded the video. Which is somewhat surprising and was oddly difficult to find out. Anyway, now you know. And yep, he does a damn fine job.

[@bookerjones8123]

Oh, thank you; I didn't even look at the name and pic of who uploaded it. I Googled Livesay (who I assumed was just some local actor) and he's a really remarkable, multi-talented guy.

[@mrzeegrr]

Awesome!

[@terrorcop101]

If this is anything like what actually happened, it's kind of amazing Jefferson didn't just invent Jack Nicholson's "pen is mightier than the sword" gag from Batman.

[@runefaustblack]

Nope, the phrase was first used in 1839. Franklin actually uses it as sexual innuendo at another point of the play.

[@terrorcop101]

@@runefaustblack Figures it'd be Franklin.

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

@@runefaustblack Ah yes, a great line. I believe it was “At my age, my pen *is* mightier than my sword.”

[@QuiteHotBros]

Jefferson kicks ass

[@dakota4487]

Anyone else related to Roger Sherman?

[@firstname7606]

Mini Mayhem yeah XD

[@dakota4487]

Alpha Name Ayyy!

[@lovelandfrog5692]

Hello!

[@baileyg.buerhaus1144]

This is what was happening while Hamilton was talking to Arron Burr. LOL

[@ejm51395]

:) This is great! It's is almost as good as the film, maybe Adams voice could be a little annoying-but other ways amazing! And go cobblers! :D

[@RichardCano]

Is it historically accurate that Jefferson almost didn’t write the Declaration because he wanted to get his rocks off?

[@adryansantiago2748]

Richard Cano No.

[@adryansantiago2748]

He wanted to do it, John Adams was going to write it but didn’t because of the reasons in the play, Jefferson accepted and was chosen because he was the best writer of all of them.

[@emmacotter4598]

He had also been asked to write a constitution for Virginia at the time and I believe his wife had a miscarriage around this time so he originally refused because he had a lot on his plate

[@theawickward2255]

He did indeed really go want to see his wife, but in reality it was because she was sick at the time.

[@wadyano]

i wanna see more

[@ikimawsome]

My school did this, nd omg it was so awesome lol

[@AnnMarieRogue]

Too bad this could not be done in my high school for we would not have had even strong male charcters to play the roles.

[@jessieg58]

AnnMarieRogue I feel this so much ): I'd love to do 1776 at my local theatre

[@erikw.s.5209]

The sexual tension tho.

[@wadyano]

and he has an identical twin that can do all of that too.

[@Mthical101]

I absoloutly love!!!! this video its down right Funny! Lol its soooooo realistic who ever voted down is obsurd....... R U A PATRIOT OR A LOVER! post what u think u are :]

[@jalalbenlaidi7289]

Doctrine between 2POTUS3 LEVEL 2 /3 JHON ADAMS TO THOMAS JEFFRSONS

[@Mthical101]

I think im a lover :D

[@dgoren121692]

Great job, but wasn't Franklin supposed to say "Hell, no"? Is that such a big deal? Or,. maybe that was just for the movie.

[@runefaustblack]

It's live theatre. Sometimes actors forget some lines and improvise them. It's part of theatre's charm (no two performances will ever be the exact same), so unless it's done badly it's not an issue at all.

[@cosplayfordayz252]

A LOVEHHHHHH

[@bonniebuck7223]

what is he saying at 4:25 omg

[@fyodorsliceeater5137]

*A lOvEr*

[@lauradavis2594]

I’m the exact height as Adams: 5’7”

[@1Glowbug]

HAHAHAHHA i love this song

[@strictly_sports32]

The original Hamilton.

[@terrorcop101]

I have objections, lots of objections! Overruled! Edit: Is it just me or does the guy playing Adams look kind of like Napoleon?

[@SerpentKunoichi26]

@Fab4Sunrises i agree i preffer Mr.Pheeni from the movie doing it

[@EgbertWilliams]

Jefferson was a redhead.

[@matthewhedrichjr.5445]

He sure was but he later powder it white after coming home from France.

[@AmadeusInDaze]

Old Hamilton.

[@BlockingMars]

Is it bad that I prefer the movie?

[@trentontrim]

sounds like there's a cobbler or two in that audience

[@JakeDaSnake241]

La la la la, lllalalalalala.

[@Fab4Sunrises]

It's really good, but one of the things that i thought was importainti in the original was that Adams' voice was just a tiny bit annoying, to really give it that peircing quality, which this one lacks. Not as much of a drawback as i tought it would be, though. XD

[@sudmalis100]

not one bit. they cleaned up Franklin's verse,

[@VerisimilitudeFilms1]

This dude kinda sounds like Willie D at times.

[@verovapr95]

I liked the original 1776 better because it was really funny and the characters were more realistic...like John Adams was obnoxious (he was really annoying, he knew how to get to you) haha lol

[@wadyano]

@iknowchristalena isn;t he amazing? he plays the violin like the devil and conducts too.

[@kaylav.1491]

#Patriots

[@twedo_]

Lool

[@sudmalis100]

franklin is upstaging you, therefore, your argument is invalid

[@1Cheytown]

A valiant effort but the film version is still better

[@SecondchancesYahknow]

That was so rude of them to ignore jefferson lol

[@veronicagao2401]

Its so slowwwwwwwww

[@cuttersboi08]

I get it. It's a comical moment. But does everyone here, except for Jefferson, have to be overacting? Not to mention Adams rushing through his lines and the trio of Franklin, Sherman and Livingston drowning out Adams' argument with Jefferson. I'm seeing a production of this in January and I'm sorry to say but I hope that it's not as bad as this one seems to be.

[@jennifersdowney]

Wow they all give such emotionless delivery. This is so bad :(