OCT 19, 2008 – DIRTY DANCING opens in Chicago (U.S. premiere)!

Adam plays Neil Kellerman, heir to the Kellerman’s resort, in this stage adaptation of one of the most successful films in history! After record-breaking productions in the West End, Australia and Europe, DIRTY DANCING arrives in America for a year-long national tour, beginning in Chicago.

About the show: On vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, Frances “Baby” Houseman shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerized by the sensual dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can’t wait to be a part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort’s dance instructor. Baby’s life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off. Show and ticket info

AUG 8-10, 2008 – IN TRANSIT at the York Theatre

Adam plays the role of Trent, along with other characters, in this new a cappella ensemble musical about life in, on and around the subways in New York City.

Tickets, info, and video available at the York Theatre website.

IN TRANSIT will feature Ryan Thomas Dunn (Camelot with New York Philharmonic) as Chris, Hannah Laird (Disney’s Finding Nemo: The Musical) as Ali, beat-boxer Adam Matta (Bobby McFerrin at Carnegie Hall) as Boxman, Adam Overett (Light in the Piazza, B’way and Nat’l tour) as Trent, Ann Sanders (Avenue Q, Beauty and the Beast) as Regina, Graham Stevens (Carmen with New York City Opera) as Nate and Denise Summerford (Taboo, The Rocky Horror Show) as Jane. W. Brent Sawyer (Naked Boys Singing) is the musical director and the director is Joe Calarco (Sarah Plain and Tall, Artistic Associate at Signature Theater in VA). By Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russell M. Kaplan & Sara Wordsworth. Additional material by Greg Christopher & Karla Momberger.

JUL 1-7, 2008 – IN TRANSIT at the O’Neill Music Theater Conference

Adam plays the role of Trent, along with other characters, in a week-long developmental workshop at the O’Neill Theater Center of this new a cappella ensemble musical about life in, on and around the subways in New York City. The cast also includes Ryan Thomas Dunn (Camelot with New York Philharmonic) as Chris, Hannah Laird (Disney’s Finding Nemo: The Musical) as Ali, beat-boxer Adam Matta (Bobby McFerrin at Carnegie Hall) as Boxman, Ann Sanders (Avenue Q, Beauty and the Beast) as Regina, Graham Stevens (Carmen with New York City Opera) as Nate and Denise Summerford (Taboo, The Rocky Horror Show) as Jane. W. Brent Sawyer (Naked Boys Singing) is the musical director and the director is Joe Calarco (Sarah Plain and Tall, Artistic Associate at Signature Theater in VA). By Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russell M. Kaplan & Sara Wordsworth. Additional material by Greg Christopher & Karla Momberger.

JUN 12, 2008 – BMI Workshop Showcase

Adam performs the song “Women Leave” with Mick Bleyer at the BMI Workshop Showcase at the Snapple Theater Center.  The song, by Sara Wordsworth (lyrics) and LInda Dowdell (music), is from their musical CHINADOLL OVERDRIVE, adapted from the play by Michael P. Hidalgo.  Michael Bush directs and Craig Baldwin accompanies on piano.

Watch on YouTube!

“Hot as Cole: Celebrating Yale in Musical Theatre” at Joe’s Pub

Adam performs the comedy song “King For A While,” from the spec musical KERMIT: PRINCE OF DENMARK, penned by Tony Award-winning AVENUE Q writers Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. This one-night-only concert event brings together the many generations of Yalies currently shaping the Music Theatre industry, in celebration of Broadway’s past and future from Cole Porter forward.

The cast of performers includes current students as well as guest alums, such as Richard Maltby & David Shire, Malcolm Gets, and many others, singing pieces written by the illustrious Yalies who have contributed to the American Musical Theatre canon.