Adam Guettel
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Adam Guettel:
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by Central Florida Vocal Arts (Nov 16, 2024)
Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood Come to Birdland (Nov 13, 2024)
Chicago Opera Theater Will Mark Centennial of Puccini’s Death with BOHÈME AND BEYOND (Oct 31, 2024)
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by Central Florida Vocal Arts (Nov 16, 2024)
Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood Come to Birdland (Nov 13, 2024)
Chicago Opera Theater Will Mark Centennial of Puccini’s Death with BOHÈME AND BEYOND (Oct 31, 2024)
BIO
iAdam Guettel is a composer/lyricist. Theatre includes The Light In the Piazza (2005; Tony Award for Best Original Score; Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album; cast album on Nonesuch Records), Floyd Collins (1996 at Playwrights Horizons; Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Obie Award for Best Music; cast album on Nonesuch Records), and Saturn Returns (1998 at The Public Theater; recorded by Nonesuch Records as Myths and Hymns). Other awards include the Stephen Sondheim Award (1990), the ASCAP New Horizons Award (1997), and the American Composers Orchestra Award (2005). He received an honorary doctorate from Lehman College in 2007.
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Angelisa Gillyard, Craig Lucas, Adam Guettel,
Olivia Hernandez, Byron Jennings, Nicole Ferguson,
Kelcey Watson, Sharon Catherine Brown, Ella Dane Morgan,
Kelli O’Hara, Scarlett Unger, Brian d’Arcy James, Ted Koch,
Bill English, David Jennings, and Steven Booth,
Michael Grief, Connor Schwantes, and Karla Puno Garcia
Date:
04/18/2023
From: Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
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The Cast of One Enchanted Evening including Steve Bakunas, Linda Lavin, Billy Stritch, Lauren Ambrose, Adam Guettel, Victoria Clark, Mary Beth Piel, Kristin Chenoweth, James Naughton, Karen Ziemba and Norm Lewis
Date:
06/22/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Chenoweth, O'Hara et al. in 'One Enchanted Evening' Benefit
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The Cast of One Enchanted Evening including Steve Bakunas, Linda Lavin, Billy Stritch, Lauren Ambrose, Adam Guettel, Victoria Clark, Mary Beth Piel, Kristin Chenoweth, James Naughton, Karen Ziemba and Norm Lewis
Date:
06/22/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Chenoweth, O'Hara et al. in 'One Enchanted Evening' Benefit
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adam Guettel, To Kill a Mockingbird
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations
Adam GuettelThe Light in the Piazza
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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Music
Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza
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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza
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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations
Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza
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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza
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Richard Rodgers Award - 1997 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
Adam Guettel
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Obie Awards - 1996 - Music
Adam Guettel, Floyd Collins
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The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Musical
Adam Guettel, Floyd Collins
Videos
Exclusive: Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James on the Tony Noms that Were 21 Years in the Making
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 5, 2024
Video: How Kelli O'Hara's Passion Project Turned Into a Tony Nomination
by Joey Mervis - May 12, 2024
Video: Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James Are Getting Ready to Return to DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2023
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023
Video: Watch Jennifer Holliday & Morgan James' Performances at Broadway Dreams Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022
Video: Stars of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Walk The Red Carpet in Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Oct 27, 2022
VIDEO: Jose Llana Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 3, 2021
VIDEO: Jose Llana Sings from COMPANY in Rehearsal for The Seth Concert Series
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 2, 2021
VIDEO: Jose Llana Performs 'You Raise Me Up' as Part of Lincoln Center's Restart Stages
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For The Barn Theatre's MARRY ME A LITTLE Starring Rob Houchen and Celinde Schoenmaker
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020
VIDEO: Rob Houchen and Celinde Schoenmaker Perform 'All Things Bright and Beautiful (Part 2)' From MARRY ME A LITTLE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2020
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at L.A. Opera's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Starring Renee Fleming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2019
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2019
News
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by Central Florida Vocal Arts
The feelings that one gets when sitting in the audience for a musical production can run the gamut from sadness and heartbreak to joy and excitement. But it is a rare experience when a production causes one to experience the full breadth of human emotion – becoming transfixed and transported to an elevated state of bliss. This is what I experienced last night at Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) production of Adam Guettel’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA – an stunningly brilliant production featuring some of the most magnificent vocals I have heard from the stage in a very long time.
The feelings that one gets when sitting in the audience for a musical production can run the gamut from sadness and heartbreak to joy and excitement. But it is a rare experience when a production causes one to experience the full breadth of human emotion – becoming transfixed and transported to an elevated state of bliss. This is what I experienced last night at Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) production of Adam Guettel’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA – an stunningly brilliant production featuring some of the most magnificent vocals I have heard from the stage in a very long time.
Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood Come to Birdland
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Laurence Hobgood on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM.
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Laurence Hobgood on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM.
Chicago Opera Theater Will Mark Centennial of Puccini’s Death with BOHÈME AND BEYOND
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, presents Bohème and Beyond – The Legacy of Puccini, highlighting how Puccini’s work impacted the evolution of opera and musical theater, at DePaul University’s Gannon Hall at the Holtschneider Performance Center.
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, presents Bohème and Beyond – The Legacy of Puccini, highlighting how Puccini’s work impacted the evolution of opera and musical theater, at DePaul University’s Gannon Hall at the Holtschneider Performance Center.
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
LCT's THE BLOOD QUILT to Offer $39 Tickets Through Online Lottery
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT. Gathering at their childhood island home off the coast of Georgia, four sisters meet to create a family quilt to honor their recently deceased mother. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT. Gathering at their childhood island home off the coast of Georgia, four sisters meet to create a family quilt to honor their recently deceased mother. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Center
Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'
Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'
Billy Porter to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert at Carnegie Hall
Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
The Sarah Siddons Society Announces Performers for 2024 Award Ceremony
The Sarah Siddons Society will present its 2024 Award to Tony Award-winner and eight-time nominee Kelli O'Hara, whose numerous Broadway credits include The King and I, Days of Wine and Roses, Kiss Me Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, Nice Work if You Can Get It, South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The Light in the Piazza, Sweet Smell of Success, Follies, Dracula and Jekyll & H
The Sarah Siddons Society will present its 2024 Award to Tony Award-winner and eight-time nominee Kelli O'Hara, whose numerous Broadway credits include The King and I, Days of Wine and Roses, Kiss Me Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, Nice Work if You Can Get It, South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The Light in the Piazza, Sweet Smell of Success, Follies, Dracula and Jekyll & H
Kelli O'Hara and Raúl Esparza Will Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall
Tony Award Winner and Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the guests and how to get tickets.
Tony Award Winner and Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the guests and how to get tickets.
Zecher & Zecher-Ross' FAMILY MATTERS, Celebrating Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel, to Return to Don't Tell Mama
After two sold-out performances in April, MAC Award Nominee Deborah Zecher and her son, NYC music director and conductor, Joshua Zecher-Ross bring their new cabaret show FAMILY MATTERS: A Celebration of All Things Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel back to Don't Tell Mama on Sunday, October 27 at 1 pm and Tuesday, November 26 at 7 pm.
After two sold-out performances in April, MAC Award Nominee Deborah Zecher and her son, NYC music director and conductor, Joshua Zecher-Ross bring their new cabaret show FAMILY MATTERS: A Celebration of All Things Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel back to Don't Tell Mama on Sunday, October 27 at 1 pm and Tuesday, November 26 at 7 pm.
Interview: Theatre Life with Anita Yavich
Today’s subject Anita Yavich is currently living her theatre life both locally and on Broadway. Her costume designs can currently be seen in Roundabout Theatre Company’s current production of Yellow Face and starting October 25th her work will be onstage at Kennedy Center in the Opera House with Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of Fidelio. The show runs through November 4th.
Today’s subject Anita Yavich is currently living her theatre life both locally and on Broadway. Her costume designs can currently be seen in Roundabout Theatre Company’s current production of Yellow Face and starting October 25th her work will be onstage at Kennedy Center in the Opera House with Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of Fidelio. The show runs through November 4th.
Kelli O'Hara Joins The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Producer Mark Cortale’s Broadway concert series hosted by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky returns to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts this month. The internationally acclaimed series will present Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara performing on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 PM.
Producer Mark Cortale’s Broadway concert series hosted by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky returns to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts this month. The internationally acclaimed series will present Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara performing on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 PM.
Cast Set for THE BLOOD QUILT By Katori Hall at Lincoln Center Theater
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of THE BLOOD QUILT, by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of THE BLOOD QUILT, by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Tony-Winner Kelli O'Hara To Receive 2024 Sarah Siddons Society Award
Kelli O'Hara will be honored with the 2024 Sarah Siddons Society Award on November 6, 2024. The award recognizes her contributions to Broadway and the performing arts.
Kelli O'Hara will be honored with the 2024 Sarah Siddons Society Award on November 6, 2024. The award recognizes her contributions to Broadway and the performing arts.
TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.
Regional Premiere of THE HOMBRES Comes to Gloucester Stage
The Gloucester Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw and Managing Director Christopher Griffith, will close out its celebratory 45th season in the theater's first-of-its-kind collaboration with Teatro Chelsea, with the regional premiere of 'THE HOMBRES' by Tony Meneses and directed by Armando Rivera.
The Gloucester Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw and Managing Director Christopher Griffith, will close out its celebratory 45th season in the theater's first-of-its-kind collaboration with Teatro Chelsea, with the regional premiere of 'THE HOMBRES' by Tony Meneses and directed by Armando Rivera.
Gershwin & More Set for MasterVoices 2024-25 Season
MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Huntington Completes Its 2024-2025 Season With THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and NASSIM
The Huntington has announced its 2024-2025 season featuring the classic romantic comedy THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and the International Fringe hit NASSIM.
The Huntington has announced its 2024-2025 season featuring the classic romantic comedy THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and the International Fringe hit NASSIM.
Bartlett Sher Will Direct Broadway-Bound Dolly Parton Musical HELLO, I'M DOLLY
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Adam Guettel written?
Adam Guettel has written 7 shows including Love and Anger (Music), Saturn Returns (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Saturn Returns: A Concert (Bookwriter), Floyd Collins (Composer), The Light in the Piazza (Composer), To Kill A Mockingbird (Music), Days of Wine and Roses (Music & Lyrics).
What awards has Adam Guettel been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), Music (Obie Awards) for Floyd Collins and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Floyd Collins.
What awards has Adam Guettel won?
Adam Guettel has won several notable awards, including: - Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), - Music (Obie Awards) for Floyd Collins, and - Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Floyd Collins.
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