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DEC 13, 2009 – “Snapshots” meeting with Prospect Theater Company
The first meeting of the writers of Prospect Theater's experimental musical project: 8 different writing teams each contribute a single musical scene to a new show, all about different defining moments in the life of a single central character -- who has yet to be...
NOV 20, 2009 – WE THE PEOPLE workshop
We The People, a new revue about American government (including Adam's song "The First Amendment"), produced by Theatreworks USA and directed by Jeremy Dobrish, has its first workshop performance at Chelsea Studios. Other writers include Brad Alexander (Rodgers Award...
NOV 15, 2009 – “St. Urbain Street” recording
At the studios of Michael Gilboe (producer of the "Broadway Bullet" podcast), I record vocals for a previously-unproduced song by Alan Menken and David Spencer -- "Leaving St. Urbain Street," sung by the title character of their musical THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY...
NOV 7, 2009 – Stephanie J. Block records Adam’s song
Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5, Wicked) records Adam's song (sung here by Rachel Potter and Ian Joseph, here by Leslie Henstock) for release on the upcoming CD No More Revivals, produced by the Tony Award-winning BMI Workshop. Adam is a composer/lyricist in the Workshop,...
OCT 30, 2009 – UP HERE reading at Roundabout
Adam plays the Dark Lord and a bunch of other characters in a reading of this new musical by Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, Finding Nemo music & lyrics) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Finding Nemo, In Transit, Storyville lyrics), directed by Alex Timbers (Gutenberg! The...
JUN 28, 2009 – DIRTY DANCING final curtain
DIRTY DANCING closes at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles after almost a year on tour! Thanks to the cast, crew and creatives for a wonderful run!
APR 27, 2009 – Monday Nights, New Voices
Adam will be the featured composer/lyricist in the Monday Nights, New Voices concert series at the Duplex! Producer Scott Alan fills the stage with some of the hottest young talent not YET on Broadway. Five performers will sing five of Adam's songs, and he'll be...
FEB 7, 2009 – DIRTY DANCING opens in Boston!
DIRTY DANCING begins the second leg of its year-long national tour, opening at the Boston Opera House.
JAN 30, 2009 – STORYVILLE reading at New Dramatists
Adam plays Jackie, the romantic male lead, in a reading at New Dramatists of the new musical STORYVILLE, a jazz-based show about a young woman struggling with her future at a house of prostitution in early 1900s New Orleans. Music is by Lisa DeSpain, lyrics by...
JAN 30, 2009 – STORYVILLE reading at New Dramatists
Adam plays Jackie, the romantic male lead, in a reading at New Dramatists of the new musical STORYVILLE, a jazz-based show about a young woman struggling with her future at a house of prostitution in early 1900s New Orleans. Music is by Lisa DeSpain, lyrics by...
JAN 5, 2009 – Original song in Joffrey Ballet benefit
The cast of DIRTY DANCING puts on a variety show to benefit the Joffrey Ballet. Produced by Kaitlin Hopkins, who plays Marjorie Houseman in DIRTY DANCING, the benefit features performances by most of the cast, all doing material of their own choosing. Adam writes...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
“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...
BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR reading
Adam joins an incredible cast for a reading of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR, a new musical by Adam Gwon (music) and Julia Jordan (book and lyrics), adapted from the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Directed by Joe Calarco, the reading also features Tony Award-winner John...
FEB 26, 2008 – Malcolm in THE FULL MONTY!
Adam plays Malcolm, the suicidally-hopeless-but-lovable nerd who still lives with his Mom, in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's production of THE FULL MONTY, the hit Broadway musical based on the film. Also featuring classic comedienne Mimi Hines, the show is directed by...
Spotlight Cabaret at Laurie Beechman Theatre
Adam performs in the first of a series of cabarets featuring new musical theater writing teams. This evening showcases the songwriting team of Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham (I LOVE YOU BECAUSE). Adam performs his own song, "I'll Be The One" (available on the...