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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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Ordinary Days
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Scotland, PA
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Ethan Frome
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Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lyrics

Adam Gwon, All the World's a Stage

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics

Adam Gwon, Scotland, PA


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- 2011 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season Photo
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
Photos: Primary Stages 2026 VARIETY SHOW Benefit Featuring Ari Afsar, Zachary Noah Pi Photo
Photos: Primary Stages 2026 VARIETY SHOW Benefit Featuring Ari Afsar, Zachary Noah Piser, and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Primary Stages recently celebrated The Primary Stages Variety Show, a one-night-only cabaret-style event of songs and scenes that celebrates Primary Stages’ rich creative history and the immensely talented artists who have helped to shape it. Check out photos of the event.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Laura Benanti and More Set for Signature Theatre 2026-2027 Sea Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Laura Benanti and More Set for Signature Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026

Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-2027 Season. The 37th season features six musicals and two plays, including a world premiere musical, a regional premiere musical, and a DC premiere play.
Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company Photo
Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: Volume 4, curated by playwright Mona Mansour, at Judson Memorial Church in NYC. The one-night-only event features work in Arabic and Spanish, original music, poetry, and verbatim monologue.
Mark Brokaw Memorial To Be Hosted By Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Mark Brokaw Memorial To Be Hosted By Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026

Lucille Lortel Theatre to host memorial for stage director Mark Brokaw. Featuring appearances by Douglas Carter Beane, Santino Fontana, Robyn Goodman, David Grimm, Kenneth Lonergan, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Pinkleton, Amy Ryan, and Paula Vogel.
Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood Photo
Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company has announced the lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood. The one-night-only performance will take place Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at National Sawdust in Brooklyn.
Keen Company Reveals Lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated by Ato Blankson-Wood Photo
Keen Company Reveals Lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated by Ato Blankson-Wood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 on March 2 at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The one-night-only event will feature performances celebrating Black women and femmes, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood.
Drama Club Reveals 2026 Residency Cohort ​Selecting 32 Teams to Develop New Musical Photo
Drama Club Reveals 2026 Residency Cohort ​Selecting 32 Teams to Develop New Musicals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Drama Club has revealed the official artist selections for its 2026 summer residencies at Drama Club Camp. Chosen from an unprecedented pool of applicants - this year’s pool reflects a massive global demand for high-level creative development.
Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award Photo
Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award. The commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat includes a Florida residency and a New York workshop anticipated for fall 2027.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 23, 2026- Tony-Winner Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 23, 2026- Tony-Winner Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway and More
by - Feb 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Keen Company Unveils Full Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, Curated By Adam Gwon Photo
Keen Company Unveils Full Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, Curated By Adam Gwon
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, a one-night event curated by Adam Gwon, featuring a diverse lineup of performances on March 2, 2026, at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The evening includes original songs, dance, and more to benefit the Keen Teen's Festival of New Work.
Listen: ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE New Musical By Adam Gwon Out Now Photo
Listen: ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE New Musical By Adam Gwon Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Joy Machine Records has released All the World's a Stage: Original Cast Recording – the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Adam Gwon. You can listen to the full album now.
Exclusive Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'I Don't Ask' From ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Photo
Exclusive Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'I Don't Ask' From ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Joy Machine Records has released All the World’s a Stage: Original Cast Recording – the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Adam Gwon. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive video of Elizabeth Stanely singing 'I Don't Ask.'
Exclusive: Jon-Michael Reese SINGS 'I’m Your Man' From Adam Gwon's ALL THE WORLD'S Photo
Exclusive: Jon-Michael Reese SINGS 'I’m Your Man' From Adam Gwon's ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Adam Gwon’s new musical All the World’s a Stage will be released as an original cast album. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to Jon-Michael Reese singing 'I’m Your Man'. 
New Single Released from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Cast Recording Photo
New Single Released from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2026

Joy Machine Records has announced the second single from All the World's a Stage: Original Cast Recording – “Other Lives,” performed by rising theater star Eliza Pagelle – today, Friday, February 6.
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2026 - Where to Watch KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN & M Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2026 - Where to Watch KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

This February, Broadway fans will be treated to many new things to stream, including a new episode of The Muppet Show with Sabrina Carpenter, an animated movie featuring Cole Escola, Ryan Murphy's Love Story, and Kiss of the Spider Woman with Jennifer Lopez.
Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join Keen Company Gala Photo
Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join Keen Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.
Listen: Matt Rodin Sings 'Pieces, Together' From ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Photo
Listen: Matt Rodin Sings 'Pieces, Together' From ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Joy Machine Records announces the release of 'ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE,' a new musical by Adam Gwon featuring Elizabeth Stanley and Matt Rodin. The first single from the musical is available today.
Applications Open For The JMF 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive Photo
Applications Open For The JMF 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

Applications are open for the 2026 JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. This Free 7-day songwriting intensive will provide students a unique learning experience through classes, professional mentorship and more.
Kate Douglas and Grace McLean's HAG Selected for SIGWORKS: MUSICAL THEATER LAB Photo
Kate Douglas and Grace McLean's HAG Selected for SIGWORKS: MUSICAL THEATER LAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed that hag, a new musical with book and lyrics by Kate Douglas (The Apiary) and music and lyrics by Grace McLean (In the Green), has been selected for the 2025 SigWorks: Musical Theater Lab.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Adam Gwon written?

Adam Gwon has written 3 shows including Ethan Frome (Composer/Lyricist), Ordinary Days (Lyricist), Scotland, PA (Composer).

What awards has Adam Gwon been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for All the World's a Stage, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Scotland, PA and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Adam Gwon won?

Adam Gwon has been recognized with several awards, including the 2008–2009 Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award, and he has received nominations from various organizations. His notable nominations include the 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for his work on Ordinary Days, as well as an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. Additionally, Gwon received a Spencer Tracy Award from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle.

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