Paul Adams
Latest News on Paul Adams:
Emerging Artists Theatre Seeks Support for New NYC Arts Hub for off-off Broadway Theatre & Dance (Jun 3, 2026)
Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC (May 7, 2026)
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Spring Edition at The 28th Street Theatre (Mar 12, 2026)
Emerging Artists Theatre Seeks Support for New NYC Arts Hub for off-off Broadway Theatre & Dance (Jun 3, 2026)
Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC (May 7, 2026)
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Spring Edition at The 28th Street Theatre (Mar 12, 2026)
BIO
Paul Adams founded Emerging Artists Theatre in 1993 and has been the Artistic Director for the life of the company. During this time, he has helped showcase hundreds of new works (plays, solo-shows, musicals & dance pieces) for off and off-off Broadway. Some of his favorite credits include directing the off-Broadway production of Sisters’ Dance by Sarah Hollister at Baruch Performing Arts Center and producing the solo-show The Sensational Josephine Baker by Cheryl Howard which had two off-Broadway runs at Theatre Row and received a rave review in the NY Times. Paul performed his critically acclaimed solo-show The Cleaning Guy at FringeNYC in 2016 and is currently workshopping his full length play, Doris Day: My Secret Love. He has also served on the NY Innovative Theatre Awards committee since its inception.
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Smuin dancers Ben Needham-Wood (top) and Oliver-Paul Adams (bottom) in Christmas Tree Rock, choreographed by Smuin dancer Rex Wheeler, part of Smuin's annual The Christmas Ballet touring the Bay Area now through December 24.
Date:
11/17/2017
From: Photo Flash: Smuin Lights Up Bay Area With Annual Holiday Treat THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
Smuin dancers Ben Needham-Wood (top) and Oliver-Paul Adams (bottom) in Christmas Tree Rock, choreographed by Smuin dancer Rex Wheeler, part of Smuin's annual The Christmas Ballet touring the Bay Area now through December 24.
Date:
11/17/2017
From: Photo Flash: Smuin Lights Up Bay Area With Annual Holiday Treat THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
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Emerging Artists Theatre Seeks Support for New NYC Arts Hub for off-off Broadway Theatre & Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre announced a campaign to purchase and renovate a building to house four 99-seat theatres, rehearsal studios, and shared creative spaces for up to 20 NYC theatre and dance companies.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre announced a campaign to purchase and renovate a building to house four 99-seat theatres, rehearsal studios, and shared creative spaces for up to 20 NYC theatre and dance companies.
Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, a developmental festival welcoming short plays, solo performances, dance, cabaret, and more. There are no submission or festival fees.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, a developmental festival welcoming short plays, solo performances, dance, cabaret, and more. There are no submission or festival fees.
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Spring Edition at The 28th Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre will present the 20th anniversary of the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC from April 6-26 at The 28th Street Theatre. The festival will feature over 60 new works, including musicals, plays, and dance performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre will present the 20th anniversary of the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC from April 6-26 at The 28th Street Theatre. The festival will feature over 60 new works, including musicals, plays, and dance performances.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run from September 8 through September 28, 2024, at 312 West 36th Street, in midtown Manhattan.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run from September 8 through September 28, 2024, at 312 West 36th Street, in midtown Manhattan.
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts on Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC opens on Monday. During the 3 week festival, over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC opens on Monday. During the 3 week festival, over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development.
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!
Submissions Now Open For Spring SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
Emerging Artists Theatre announced submissions for the Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running March 3-23, 2024. Artists can submit various performance types, including plays, musicals, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
Emerging Artists Theatre announced submissions for the Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running March 3-23, 2024. Artists can submit various performance types, including plays, musicals, and more.
Photos: Opening Night of Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT at the Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play Observant opened on Thursday, September 12 with a sold-out house at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The New York Premiere is currently running until September 28 at the Chain Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Shellen Lubin directs. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play Observant opened on Thursday, September 12 with a sold-out house at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The New York Premiere is currently running until September 28 at the Chain Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Shellen Lubin directs. Check out photos from opening night here!
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns September 9 – 29
by Robert Diamond - Aug 23, 2024
Experience 60 new works including musicals, plays, and drag follies at Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC from September 9-29, 2024, now at The Chain Theatre.
by Robert Diamond - Aug 23, 2024
Experience 60 new works including musicals, plays, and drag follies at Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC from September 9-29, 2024, now at The Chain Theatre.
Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT Will Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT will headline the Spark Theatre Festival NYC with a limited engagement from September 12 - 28 at The Chain Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT will headline the Spark Theatre Festival NYC with a limited engagement from September 12 - 28 at The Chain Theatre.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Summer Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the Summer Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival, showcasing works-in-progress across various artistic disciplines, will take place from September 9th to 29th, 2024 at the Chain Theater in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the Summer Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival, showcasing works-in-progress across various artistic disciplines, will take place from September 9th to 29th, 2024 at the Chain Theater in New York City.
DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024
Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024
Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC To Return in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024
Emerging Artists Theatre will return with its bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024
Emerging Artists Theatre will return with its bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!
Karen Eleanor Wight Awarded a New York State Council on the Arts Support For Artists Grant
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024
Karen Eleanor Wight receives a Support for Artists grant from NYSCA for her one-act comedy, 'Use Your Words!' presented by Emerging Artists Theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024
Karen Eleanor Wight receives a Support for Artists grant from NYSCA for her one-act comedy, 'Use Your Words!' presented by Emerging Artists Theatre.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run March 4th through March 24th, 2024 at the 28th Street Theater (TADA Theater) in the Flatiron district.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run March 4th through March 24th, 2024 at the 28th Street Theater (TADA Theater) in the Flatiron district.
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts On Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2023
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 50 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2023
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 50 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC.
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns With Over 60 New Works
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 60 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about the festival lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 60 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about the festival lineup here!
ANNE BEING FRANK To Have Off-Broadway World Premiere At 28th Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023
Anne Being Frank by Australian playwright Ron Elisha will have an Off -Broadway World Premiere at 28th Street Theatre in September. The 8 week engagement will play September 5 - October 29 with opening night scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023
Anne Being Frank by Australian playwright Ron Elisha will have an Off -Broadway World Premiere at 28th Street Theatre in September. The 8 week engagement will play September 5 - October 29 with opening night scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm.
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of DORIS DAY: MY SECRET LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023
Doris Day was one of the biggest box office draws of her day. Her sunny disposition, and light hearted comedies turned her into America’s sweetheart but her personal life was far from a fairytale. In Paul Adams' new play Doris Day: My Secret Love, Doris is thrust into the spotlight again. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023
Doris Day was one of the biggest box office draws of her day. Her sunny disposition, and light hearted comedies turned her into America’s sweetheart but her personal life was far from a fairytale. In Paul Adams' new play Doris Day: My Secret Love, Doris is thrust into the spotlight again. See photos from the production.
SEX WORK/SEX PLAY By Caytha Jentis To Have Off-Broadway World Premiere in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023
Don't miss the Off-Broadway world premiere of Sex Work/Sex Play, a hilarious comedy by Caytha Jentis. Join the divorced Brooklyn Mom, porn stars, and others as they navigate modern relationships, work, and their own sexuality.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023
Don't miss the Off-Broadway world premiere of Sex Work/Sex Play, a hilarious comedy by Caytha Jentis. Join the divorced Brooklyn Mom, porn stars, and others as they navigate modern relationships, work, and their own sexuality.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Paul Adams been in?
Paul Adams has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Paul Adams been in?
Paul Adams has not appeared in the West End.
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