Adam Gwon
Latest News on Adam Gwon:
ORDINARY DAYS to Play at Generic Theatre (Mar 2, 2025)
Cast Set for FUN HOME Twin Cities Premiere at Theater Latté Da (Feb 26, 2025)
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients (Feb 19, 2025)
ORDINARY DAYS to Play at Generic Theatre (Mar 2, 2025)
Cast Set for FUN HOME Twin Cities Premiere at Theater Latté Da (Feb 26, 2025)
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients (Feb 19, 2025)
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Joining the guests at the CupCake Off are the creators of Cake Off, book by Sheri Wilner (photographed on the right) and Julia Jordan (not photographed), lyrics by Jordan and Adam Gwon (photographed on the left) and music by Gwon. In the middle is Bucks C
Date:
08/17/2016
From: Photo Flash: Justin Guarini Hosts Cupcake-Off at Bucks County Playhouse in Honor of CAKE OFF Musical
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics
Adam Gwon, Scotland, PA
winner
- 2011 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Adam Gwon
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at Alice Ripley, Raul Esparza, and More in Berkeley Rep's THE WAVES IN QUARANTINE
by Stephi Wild - 2021-04-24 10:08:07
BWW Exclusive: Listen to Amber Gray Sing a Todd Almond Tune on ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Album
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-06-25 13:01:00
TV: Ryan McCartan, Taylor Iman Jones & Adam Gwon Get Grilled on SCOTLAND, PA!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2019-11-24 09:01:00
TV: Go Inside the Bloody Awesome Opening Night of SCOTLAND, PA!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-10-27 12:01:00
TV: Watch Highlights of Ryan McCartan, Taylor Iman Jones & More in SCOTLAND, PA
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-10-21 14:55:04
TV: Meet the Cast and Catch a Sneak Peek of Killer Musical, SCOTLAND, PA!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-09-20 13:01:00
VIDEO: Preview SCOTLAND, PA in New Music Video Featuring Ryan McCartan & Taylor Iman Jones
by Julie Musbach - 2019-09-13 15:31:12
TV: Watch Taylor Iman Jones, Dave Thomas Brown & More Sing from Adam Gwon's SCOTLAND, PA
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-07-15 14:01:00
VIDEO: London Cast Recording of WORKING to Be Released Next Week
by Julie Musbach - 2018-02-23 17:47:41
VIDEO: Lena Hall Performs 'Tear Me Down' From HEDWIG in First Video in OBSESSED Series
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-05 10:21:40
VIDEO: Go Inside the Studio for A BRONX TALE's 'Belmont Avenue'; Original Broadway Cast Album Out Today!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-24 13:06:44
AUDIO: More 'HUNCHBACK' Music! Listen to 'Made of Stone' from the New Album
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-01-16 09:51:23
VIDEO: Watch Michael Arden Record 'Out There' from THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-15 10:45:40
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-10-13 14:49:07
New Musicals CAKE OFF and GIRLSTAR Will Premiere at Signature Theatre; Full 2015-16 Season Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-30 23:00:37
STAGE TUBE: Trailer - INSPIRED 5 Benefit Comes to the Laurie Beechman This Weekend
by Stage Tube - 2014-10-14 16:53:58
VIDEO: Adam Gwon Crafts Musical for IAN, Episode 5 - 'Clean Your Plate'
by TV News Desk - 2014-07-17 17:39:10
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from SUBMISSIONS ONLY's 54 Below Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-17 11:14:34
STAGE TUBE: Matt Doyle, Bryan Terrell Clark & More Sing Katie Thompson at FUTURE SONGBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 16:04:02
News
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.
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
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!
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 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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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).
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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 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.
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
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!
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!
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Jordan Dobson, Morgan Siobhan Green & More to Join Keen Company 25th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
KEEN COMPANY’S 25th Anniversary Gala will take place in October. Guests are invited to join a keen celebration with backstage stories, show-stopping performances, a sit-down dinner, open bar, and thrilling auction wins. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
KEEN COMPANY’S 25th Anniversary Gala will take place in October. Guests are invited to join a keen celebration with backstage stories, show-stopping performances, a sit-down dinner, open bar, and thrilling auction wins. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of YELLOW FACE
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 3, 2024
The stars aligned at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the stars and VIP guests.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 3, 2024
The stars aligned at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the stars and VIP guests.
Theater Latte Da Extends SCOTLAND, PA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024
Theater Latté Da has announced that its critically acclaimed regional premiere of SCOTLAND, PA has been extended by popular demand and will now run through October 27, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024
Theater Latté Da has announced that its critically acclaimed regional premiere of SCOTLAND, PA has been extended by popular demand and will now run through October 27, 2024.
Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2025 Young Songwriters Intensive
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024
The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced applications open October 1st for the second annual JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at New England Music Camp (NEMC).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024
The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced applications open October 1st for the second annual JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at New England Music Camp (NEMC).
Review: SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 28, 2024
What did our critic think of SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da?
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 28, 2024
What did our critic think of SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da?
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 for Ordinary Days and a Richard Rodgers Award for his musical, The Last Five Years. Adam Gwon has also received a Jonathan Larson Grant and a Dramatists Guild Fellowship, along with nominations for the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Kleban Prize for excellence in musical theater.
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