Adam Rapp
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Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS (Apr 15, 2024)
Video: An Insider's Look at Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS (Apr 12, 2024)
Photos: THE OUTSIDERS Company Celebrates Opening Night (Apr 12, 2024)
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS (Apr 15, 2024)
Video: An Insider's Look at Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS (Apr 12, 2024)
Photos: THE OUTSIDERS Company Celebrates Opening Night (Apr 12, 2024)
Adam Rapp BIO
Adam Rapp is an award-winning playwright and director. He is the author of numerous plays, which include Nocturne (American Repertory Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, The Almeida, London, The Traverse, Edinburgh), Faster (Rattlestick), Animals & Plants (A.R.T.), Finer Noble Gases(26th Humana Festival, Rattlestick, Edinburgh Fringe, The Bush, London), Stone Cold Dead Serious(A.R.T., Edge Theatre), Blackbird (The Bush, London; Edge Theatre), Gompers (Pittsburgh City Theatre, The Arcola, London), Essential Self-Defense (Playwrights Horizons/Edge Theatre), American Sligo(Rattlestick), Bingo with the Indians (The Flea), Kindness (Playwrights Horizons), The Metal Children (The Vineyard), The Hallway Trilogy (Rattlestick), The Edge of Our Bodies (36thHumana Festival), Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling (The Atlantic), Wolf in the River (The Flea), The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois(The Atlantic), and Red Light Winter (Steppenwolf, Scott Rudin Productions at Barrow Street Theatre), for which he won Chicago's Jeff Award for Best New Work, an OBIE, and was named a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize.
In addition to helming his own work, he directed the world premiere of Karen O's psycho opera, Stop the Virgens, for The Creators Project at St. Ann's Warehouse, which was then selected for The Vivid Live Festival, where it sold out the Sydney Opera House for six performances. He also directed Sam Shepard's True West at Actors Theatre of Louisville, which went on to be named one of the 2012 Best Moments in Culture by Louisville's N.P.R. affiliate, WFPL. His production of Finer Noble Gases garnered a Fringe First Award at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he received The List's Best Newcomer Prize.
His playwriting honors include Boston's Elliot Norton Award, The Helen Merrill Prize, The 2006 Princess Grace Statue, a Lucille Lortel Playwright's Fellowship, The Benjamin H. Danks Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation Award.
Adam Rapp Photos
Producer Angelina Jolie, Producer Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Original film star Matt Dillon, Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman with the Company of "The Outsiders"
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04/04/2024
From: Photos: Original Greaser Matt Dillion Visits THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
Producer Angelina Jolie, Producer Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Original film star Matt Dillon, Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman with the Company of "The Outsiders"
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04/04/2024
From: Photos: Original Greaser Matt Dillion Visits THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
The Cast of "The Outsiders" including Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda
Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman
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02/23/2024
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives of Broadway's THE OUTSIDERS Meet the Press
Co-Choreographer Jeff Kuperman, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Director Danya Taymor, Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance and Co-Choreographer Rick Kuperman
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02/23/2024
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives of Broadway's THE OUTSIDERS Meet the Press
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Adam Rapp Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music for a Play
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Obie Awards - 2006 - Special Citations
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2006 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2006 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Adam Rapp Videos
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
BWW TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE SOUND INSIDE with Mary-Louise Parker, Will Hochman & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 18, 2019
VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Says the Relationship in THE SOUND INSIDE 'Defies Description'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2019
BWW TV: Mary-Louise Parker & Will Hochman Explain What THE SOUND INSIDE is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2019
VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Starring on Broadway in THE SOUND INSIDE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2019
STAGE TUBE: Vineyard Theatre's 30th Anniversary Campaign - Anthony LaPaglia, Nicky Silver, Rajiv Joseph and More!
by Stage Tube - Dec 10, 2012
BWW TV: Video Preview - BURNING Starring Hunter Foster and Stephen Tyrone Williams
by Robert Diamond - Nov 14, 2011
Adam Rapp News
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS
Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.
Video: An Insider's Look at Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS
In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of The Outsiders celebrates opening night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
Photos: THE OUTSIDERS Company Celebrates Opening Night
Tulsa, 1967 didn't seem all that far away at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where the cast of The Outsiders took their opening night bows on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Photos: Go Inside THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Curtain Call
Tulsa, 1967 didn't seem all that far away last night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where the cast of The Outsiders took their opening night bows on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Opens On Broadway
S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders has made the jump from page to stage and is opening on Broadway tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The critics stopped by to see what the musical take on the literary classic has in store for audiences! Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Highlights From THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
The Outsiders is gearing up to open on Broadway tonight, April 11! The new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, opens tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out all new footage from the show in the video montage here!
THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Outsiders on Broadway.
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Actor Brody Grant Talks Personal Connection on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
The Outsiders star Brody Grant visited Good Mornng America on Tuesday to discuss his role as Ponyboy Curtis in the new musical. He highlighted the deep connection he has with the piece, pointing out this his mother had posters of C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, and Rob Lowe on her locker when she was in high school. Watch the video here!
Video: Author S.E. Hinton Attends THE OUTSIDERS Previews on Broadway
The cast and creative team of The Outsiders recently met original novel author S.E. Hinton after a special preview performance. Check out a video from the special meeting!
THE OUTSIDERS Will Release Cast Recording Next Month; Listen to New Track 'Soda's Letter'
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders - A New Musical will be released next month! Learn how to preorder the album here!
Photos: Original Greaser Matt Dillion Visits THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
Greasers stick together! Previews for The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are currently underway on Broadway. Matt Dillon, who played 'Dallas Winston' in the original 1983 film, stopped by the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before opening night.
Recap the Many Plays of THE OUTSIDERS Book Writer Adam Rapp
The Outsiders marks Adam Rapp's first book of a musical that he has written, but he's no stranger to writing for the stage, having written several plays throughout his career. In honor of Rapp's first musical coming to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of his plays.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Set for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2024-25 Season
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Echo Theater Company Launches New Play Competition
The Echo Theater Company is now accepting submissions of original (no adaptations or translations), unpublished, unproduced, non-musical stage plays that are between 60 and 150 pages in length for its 2024 New Play Competition.
Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.
THE OUTSIDERS Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies
Ahead of its first preview on Broadway this weekend, The Outsiders has announced its Digital Lottery and in person Rush ticketing policies. Find out how to get discounted tickets to The Outsiders on Broadway!
Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 11, 2024.
Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!
Adam Rapp FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Adam Rapp written?
Adam Rapp has written 12 shows including Nocturne (Playwright), Faster (Playwright), Red Light Winter (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2006 (Playwright), Essential Self-Defense (Playwright), Kindness (Playwright), Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling (Playwright), Through The Yellow Hour (Playwright), The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois (Playwright), The Edge of Our Bodies (Playwright), The Sound Inside (Playwright), The Outsiders (Book).
What awards has Adam Rapp been nominated for?
Adam Rapp has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The Sound Inside," Outstanding Music for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Essential Self-Defense," Voice Judges and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Red Light Winter," the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Red Light Winter," and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Red Light Winter."
What awards has Adam Rapp won?
Adam Rapp has won Voice Judges (Obie Awards) and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Red Light Winter.
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