Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts to present classic musical “1776”

The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts and Artistic Director Adam Randis announced performances of “1776,” the original musical of American independence, at 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Performances include 7 p.m. Saturdays, July 4 and 11, and Fridays, July 3 and 10; and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 5 and 12. There are dinner and show options for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 12:30 pm. on Sunday, July 12.