NYCityCenter's video: Encores Archives Project - 1776 2016

John-Michael Lyles, playing a lowly messenger reporting in the lofty halls of Congress on the Revolutionary War effort, broke hearts with this musical expression of a dying soldier from 1776–one of the unknown and unremembered who gave a life to form a new republic. Encores! 2016 “modern dress” production was one of the unquestioned highlights of our history, and Lyles’s performance one of the highlights of the entire event. 🎶: John-Michael Lyles singing "Mama Look Sharp" - Encores! 1776 (2016) Welcome to the Encores! Archives Project! We want to make sure you still get your musical theater fix even if our theater is temporarily closed. To enjoy highlights from our musical theater vault—Encores!, Encores! Off-Center, and Gala productions—follow us @NYCityCenter (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube). Each week’s selections will center around a different theme; a composer or writing team, a particular era, or a performer. With over 80 Broadway shows and over a dozen from Off-Broadway there’s a wealth of riches to choose from and star performances to revisit. No matter how long we are practicing social distancing, Encores! Archives Project is your musical theater ticket during these trying times and we hope it brings a smile to your day. We realize that individuals are affected differently during the COVID-19 pandemic, but if you can, please help us weather the storm by making a gift of any size to help sustain our operations https://bit.ly/SupportNYYCC