Brokeback 1776
I grew up on 1776–movie and musical–and have indeed watched the 1972 movie version on tape twice today. And listened to the 1997 cast recording (featuring Brent Spiner) throughout the week in the car. And have fond memories of watching it live on stage in my hometown with locals in the various parts. The law director, portraying John Hancock, fell asleep in his chair during Act II, but a fine effort nonetheless.
Keeping that reverence in mind, I nonetheless think that this Brokeback version is outrageously funny. Especially the close. 9.9 out of 10.
It would have been a perfect 10 if they’d worked in Jefferson’s line “Virginia abstains.”