Kevin Adams
Birth Place: Pampa, TX, USA
Latest News on Kevin Adams:
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song (Nov 22, 2024)
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song (Nov 22, 2024)
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
BIO
Four-time Tony winner Kevin Adams has designed SpongeBob SquarePants (Tony nom.), Head Over Heels, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony and Outer Critics Award), American Idiot (Tony Award), Spring Awakening (Tony Award; Olivier nom for the West End production), Next To Normal (Tony nom), The 39 Steps (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), Hair (Tony nom), Man And Boy, Everyday Rapture, Passing Strange, Take Me Out, A Class Act, Hedda Gabler with Kate Burton, solo shows by Eve Ensler and John Leguizamo.
Off-Broadway he has worked on the original production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Scottsboro Boys, Rent, Carrie, new work by Edward Albee, Eric Bogosian, Christopher Durang, Richard Greenberg, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally, Neil Simon, Anna Deveare Smith and Paula Vogel.
His work has also been seen at the Metropolitan Opera, Steppenwolf Theatre, Yale Rep, Berkeley Rep, Donmar Warehouse, and City Center Encores!
On screen, he's worked on Mildred Pierce (HBO), Audra McDonald in concert (Town Hall, Joe's Pub, Lincoln Center), staged concerts featuring Patti Lupone (Gypsy, Candide, Anyone Can Whistle, Sunday in the Park with George and Regina) and Blue Man Group in Las Vegas and the Hollywood Bowl.
For his work off-Broadway he has received an Obie for sustained excellence and two Lucille Lortel awards.
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[ 2018 ] writer
[ 2018 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, The Cher Show
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, American Idiot
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design
Kevin AdamsSpring Awakening
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, The Scottsboro Boys
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, American Idiot
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, American Idiot
winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, American Idiot
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical
Kevin AdamsHair Jules
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Hair
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Hair
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Next to Normal
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Hair
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Next to Normal
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Passing Strange
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Some Men
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Take Me Out
winner
Obie Awards - 2002 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design
Kevin Adams
winner
The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, The Mineola Twins
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Adams, Henry V
Videos
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023
FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Sets Cast Recording; Go Behind the Scenes
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
News
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song
The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Returns To Chicago In 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is set to return to Chicago, offering audiences another chance to experience the story and music of Neil Diamond.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is set to return to Chicago, offering audiences another chance to experience the story and music of Neil Diamond.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to Madison Next Year
Individual tickets for “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” in Madison will go on sale this week. Learn more about how to get tickets for the musical here!
Individual tickets for “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” in Madison will go on sale this week. Learn more about how to get tickets for the musical here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tickets at MPAC on Sale This Week
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January
FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston
FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season.
FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season.
Photos: Nick Fradiani and More In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has released the first production photos of its North American Touring company. Get a first look at Nick Fradiani and more as they bring the story of Neil Diamond on the road!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has released the first production photos of its North American Touring company. Get a first look at Nick Fradiani and more as they bring the story of Neil Diamond on the road!
SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview
Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Watch: SWEPT AWAY Music Video Featuring the Broadway Cast
A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
Review: FUNNY GIRL is Gorgeous at the Eccles Theater
The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.
The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.
The Met: Live in HD to Continue with Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season will continue with two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist George Brant’s new opera, Grounded. Learn more about the opera and see how to watch!
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season will continue with two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist George Brant’s new opera, Grounded. Learn more about the opera and see how to watch!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Kevin Adams been nominated for?
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for American Idiot, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for American Idiot, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hair Jules, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hair, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Hair, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The 39 Steps, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The 39 Steps, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Next to Normal , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Passing Strange , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The 39 Steps, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Spring Awakening, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Some Men, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Mineola Twins and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry V.
What awards has Kevin Adams won?
Kevin Adams has won several prestigious awards for his work in lighting design. His accolades include: - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot - Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for American Idiot (multiple wins) - Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for American Idiot - Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Hair - Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The 39 Steps - Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The 39 Steps - Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening - Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Spring Awakening (multiple wins) - Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Spring Awakening - Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards - Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for The Mineola Twins.
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