For Love! For Liberty! Is a new musical theater production featuring delightful songs, dance, and characters. It bridges centuries, set in Springfield Mass at the Springfield Army and in 1775-6 along the Knox trail. The story unfolds as middle-school history students help the US Park Service, teachers and grandparents bring lessor known revolutionary heroes to to life. This moving presentation explores the true story of Henry (Harry) Knox, the young Boston bookseller who, in the winter of 1775–76, hauled sixty tons of cannon over frozen lakes and mountains to save the American Revolution. At the center of his journey stands Lucy Knox, who defies her loyalist family, sacrifices her fortune, and sustains Harry’s courage with letters and cake.
This production was created by Springfield Community Theater / Springfield Performing Arts Venture at 52 Sumner Avenue in Springfield. And was made possible by MA250 grant from The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Story and Lyrics by Vana Nespor and Music by Clifton (Jerry) Noble. Tickets available at 52sumner.com.
