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BIO

Adam Kantor most recently played the role of Motel Kamzoil in the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof directed by Bartlett Sher. Adam made his Broadway debut playing Mark in the final cast of Rent, which was preserved on DVD by Sony Pictures' Rent Filmed Live on Broadway. He reunited with RENT director Michael Greif in Next To Normal on Broadway, in which he played Henry. Adam played Jamie in the acclaimed NYC revival of The Last Five Years, directed by its writer Jason Robert Brown, starring opposite Betsy Wolfe at Second Stage. Also Off-Broadway, he played Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q. At The Old Globe, he played Proteus in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Mark Lamos, and Jeff in the world premiere of i by Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter. Adam played Eddie in the world premiere production of Diner by Sheryl Crow and Barry Levinson, directed by Kathleen Marshall. On TV he was seen in Showtime's "Billions" as Pununzio, and CBS' "The Good Wife" in the role of Ezra. Adam was a co-founder of the nonprofit arts organization, Broadway In South Africa, which provided arts education to underprivileged youth in the townships of South Africa. He graduated from Northwestern University and also studied at the British-American Dramatic Academy in Oxford, England. @AdamJKantor

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Harry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Telephone Guy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Motel

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2010
God He

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2009
Princeton [Replacement]

Rod [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Mark Cohen [Replacement]


Movies

A Novel Romance
[ 2011 ] Metro Employee
Either Side of Midnight
[ 2021 ] Daniel

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Adam Kantor, Darling Grenadine

Videos

News


Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
Adam Kantor, L Morgan Lee & More to Celebrate Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning composer/lyricist Jonathan Larson’s profound impact on musical theater is in the spotlight for Louder than Words: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson, the next show of the Lyrics & Lyricists season. Learn more!
Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre Announces Cast of TICK, TICK… BOOM!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre announced the cast for tick, tick... BOOM! featuring Adam Kantor, María Bilbao, and Nate Promkul. Directed by Andy Señor Jr. and choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia, the show runs from November 13 to December 8, 2024.
The Dolphin Show to Present 82nd Annual Production CINDERELLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University will present its 82nd production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA. The nation's largest student-produced musical will take place this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Talent Manager Jen Namoff Joins Forces with Artists First
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2024

Artists First has welcomed Jen Namoff, the esteemed talent manager and Tony Award-winning producer, to its New York office.
Mykal Kilgore Joins LI Musical Theatre Festival Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Long Island Musical Theatre Festival has announced that Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore will join its 2024 summer program as a guest artist. Kilgore will join a long list of LIMTF guest artists, which includes Stephen Schwartz, Beth Leavel, Jeanine Tesori, Alice Ripley, Adam Kantor, Jay Armstrong Johnson and more.
Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
Sara Bareilles to Perform Special Concert at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Two-time Grammy Award winner, Tony and Emmy Award nominee Sara Bareilles will play a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Meet the 2024 Jimmy Awards Winners- Damson Chola, Jr. and Gretchen Shope
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2024

On Monday night, Damson Chola, Jr. and Gretchen Shope's lives changed forever when they were announced the winners of the the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards. Both check in with BroadwayWorld following their big wins!
The South Carolina New Play Festival Reveals Cast For Upcoming Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced casting for several upcoming productions. Learn more about the lineup here!
Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. As BroadwayWorld reported, Damson Chola Jr. (Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards) and Gretchen Shope (Sutton Foster Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of N/A
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 25, 2024

The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

Who won at the 2024 Jimmy Awards? We have the full list of finalists and winners!
Life Jacket Celebrates Pride With A Sneak Preview Of A New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents a concert-version of the new musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS at Joe's Pub on June 27, 2024.
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Lead First Broadway Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!
Photos: Broadway Stars Gather at the CIVILIAN to Toast Tony Nominee Eden Espinosa
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2024

Weeks after she played her final performance in Lempicka, for which she earned her first Tony nomination, Eden Espinosa crossed 8th Avenue for a very special celebration of her career, hosted by the CIVILIAN. Check out photos here.
Lineup Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's WTF IS NEXT Featuring Adam Kantor, Britton & The Sting and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

The lineup has been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's “WTF IS NEXT,” Lear more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Rekindles Broadway Memories at The 92nd Street Y
by Rob Lester - Jun 4, 2024

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.
Review: MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Rekindles Broadway Memories at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Jun 3, 2024

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closes its trio of concert performances with an evening performance tonight. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.
Spotlight: TED SPERLING at Kaufmann Concert Hall
by BWW Special Offer - May 17, 2024

Ted Sperling celebrates Sheldon Harnick at Lyrics & Lyricists!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adam Kantor been in?

Adam Kantor has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Adam Kantor been in?

Adam Kantor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Adam Kantor been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Darling Grenadine.

What awards has Adam Kantor won?

Adam Kantor has won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Darling Grenadine.

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