Fort Myer, VA, April 2, 2008—The USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) is proud to partner with Olney Theatre Center for their upcoming production of 1776. For any ticket purchased through the Olney box office where “USO” is mentioned, $5 will be donated to USO-Metro.

1776 is a light-hearted look at John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they grapple with the Continental Congress and independence from Britain. Inspired by the words of our founding fathers, this critically acclaimed musical comedy is filled with lively songs, witty dialogue, and true American spirit.

1776 will run April 9th through May 18th. To order tickets, please contact the Olney Theatre Center box office at (301) 924-3400 or click below.

ABOUT OLNEY: Olney Theatre Center is a 70 year-old nonprofit professional Equity theater in Olney, Maryland. Located in arts-rich Montgomery County, Olney Theatre is easily accessible from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. Olney Theatre Center’s mission is to create professional theater productions and other programs that nurture artists, students, technicians, administrators, and audience members; and to develop each individual’s creative potential using the skills and imaginative possibilities of theater and the performing arts.