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Kevin Adams

Birth Place: Pampa, TX, USA

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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.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Chicago, 2018]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[West End, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[US Tour, 0]
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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


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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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


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The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot


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The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot


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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


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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


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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


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Some Men


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Take Me Out


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Obie Awards - 2002 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Kevin Adams


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The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The Mineola Twins

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Henry V

Videos

News


Breaking: SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date

The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Bass Concert Hall for a limited one-week engagement this winter. The Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Performance Added at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

A 9th performance has been added for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the show.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: AN IRISH CAROL at Keegan Theatre

Of the too-many stage variations of Charles Dickens’ Scrooge story this time of year, the one that’s found its place in my cold, black heart is the Keegan Theatre’s “An Irish Carol.”
FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Columbus for an eight-show run March 25-30, 2025, at the Ohio Theatre.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE- THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at National Theatre

The “beautiful noise” of music is what you hear --if you will only let the noise of the street hustle, people yelling and shouting, and personal traumas behind. Turning all of this ostensible cacophony into the therapeutic music of the soul and the heart and realizing your individual empowerment (this message is realized in the song “I Am…I Said”) -- seems to be the message in the very unique musical The Neil Diamond Musical ---A Beautiful Noise now playing at the National Theatre.
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date

Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing. 
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For AN IRISH CAROL at the Keegan Theatre

The Keegan Theatre has announced the 2024 cast and team of Matthew J. Keenan’s AN IRISH CAROL, Keegan’s own holiday tradition returning for its 14th year.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 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!
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!
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 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.

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 lighting design work. These include: - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. - Best Lighting Design of a Musical from the Tony Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. - Best Lighting Design from the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. - Lighting Design from The Hewes Awards for American Idiot (multiple wins). - Best Lighting Design of a Musical from the Tony Awards for American Idiot. - Lighting Design from The Hewes Awards for Hair. - Outstanding Lighting Design from the Drama Desk Awards for The 39 Steps. - Best Lighting Design of a Play from the Tony Awards for The 39 Steps. - Best Lighting Design from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening. - Lighting Design from The Hewes Awards for Spring Awakening (multiple wins). - Outstanding Lighting Design from The Lortels for Spring Awakening. - Best Lighting Design of a Musical from the Tony Awards for Spring Awakening. - Outstanding Lighting Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out. - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design from the Obie Awards. - Outstanding Lighting Design from The Lortels for The Mineola Twins.

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