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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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Ordinary Days
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Scotland, PA
Composer
Lyricist
Ethan Frome
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics

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- 2011 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Melissa McCarthy Visits ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE at Keen Company Photo
Melissa McCarthy Visits ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE at Keen Company
by Emmy Rice - Apr 12, 2025

All the World's a Stage is a brand new musical that opened off-Broadway at Keen Company at Theatre Row. Recently, Melissa McCarthy visited the show and congratulated the cast afterwards. 
Theater Latté Da Extends Hit Production Of FUN HOME Through May Photo
Theater Latté Da Extends Hit Production Of FUN HOME Through May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Theater Latté Da has announced that its hit production of FUN HOME, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, has been extended due to high demand and will now play through May 11, 2025  at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis. 
Theater Latte Da To Present Sondheim And Lapine's Tony Award-Winning PASSION Photo
Theater Latte Da To Present Sondheim And Lapine's Tony Award-Winning PASSION
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Theater Latté Da has announced that single tickets are now on sale for PASSION, the rarely produced, Tony Award-winning Best Musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, based on the film Passione d'Amore directed by Ettore Scola.
Photos: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE At Keen Company Photo
Photos: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE At Keen Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

KEEN COMPANY is now presenting the world-premiere of All the World’s Stage, the new musical by Adam Gwon, which will begin performances on March 25, 2025 at Theatre Five in Theatre Row.
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 28, 2025 with videos from Gypsy, The Great Gatsby, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2025
by - Mar 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Watch a Sneak Peek of Adam Gwon's ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Photo
Exclusive: Watch a Sneak Peek of Adam Gwon's ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
by Joey Mervis - Mar 26, 2025

Previews are officially underway for Keen Company's world-premiere of All the World’s Stage, the new musical by Adam Gwon. Watch in this video as Matt Rodin and the rest of the cast perform 'Pieces, Together.'
ORDINARY DAYS to Play at Generic Theatre Photo
ORDINARY DAYS to Play at Generic Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 2, 2025

Generic Theater, Norfolk's innovative underground theater venue, will present Ordinary Days, a contemporary musical that celebrates the extraordinary nature of everyday life in New York City.
Cast Set for FUN HOME Twin Cities Premiere at Theater Latté Da Photo
Cast Set for FUN HOME Twin Cities Premiere at Theater Latté Da
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Theater Latté Da has revealed the complete cast for the Twin Cities premiere of FUN HOME, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical based on the graphic memoir by former Minnesota resident Alison Bechdel. Learn more!
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recip Photo
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Elizabeth Stanley, Jon-Michael Reese and More to Star in ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Photo
Elizabeth Stanley, Jon-Michael Reese and More to Star in ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

KEEN COMPANY will present the world-premiere of All The World’s Stage, the new musical by Adam Gwon, which will begin performances in March. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ENGLISH on Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: ENGLISH on Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 24, 2025

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open on Broadway at The Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here! 
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant Photo
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Photo
Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry. Taking place on January 24 & 25, 2025, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center's TR STUDIO.
Cast Set for ORDINARY DAYS at Penfold Theatre Company Photo
Cast Set for ORDINARY DAYS at Penfold Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for the uplifting musical comedy Ordinary Days with music and lyrics by Adam Gwon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award Photo
Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater Photo
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Review: NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Is a State of Bliss with the Callaways at 54 Below Photo
Review: NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Is a State of Bliss with the Callaways at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Nov 28, 2024

Sisters Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway are in a NEW YORK STATE OF MIND at 54 Below through November 30, singing about NYC, their younger years, love, life, etc., with glorious harmony and emotions with a terrific trio led by pianist Alex Rybeck.
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF Photo
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award Photo
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
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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 Scotland, PA and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Adam Gwon won?

Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist from the Richard Rodgers Awards; Tony Award Nomination for Best Score for Ordinary Days; Jonathan Larson Grant; and the BTAA (Broadway Theater Awards Association) Award for Best Score for Ordinary Days.

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