Knud Adams
Latest News on Knud Adams:
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse (Oct 6, 2024)
Video: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's PRIMARY TRUST (Oct 2, 2024)
Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse (Aug 28, 2024)
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse (Oct 6, 2024)
Video: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's PRIMARY TRUST (Oct 2, 2024)
Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse (Aug 28, 2024)
BIO
KNUD ADAMS is a director of experimental and new plays. His recent productions include Celine Song’s Tom & Eliza (JACK), Max Posner’s Snore (Juilliard) and Gun Logistics (Drama League), Carl Holder’s An Intimate Evening with Typhoid Mary (New Ohio's ICE FACTORY), Eliza Bent’s Asleep at the Wheel (Brooklyn College), Sam Alper’s Loveplay/Playmoney (La MaMa), Torrey Townsend’s A Night Out (site specific), his own concept concert The Highwayman (Ars Nova's ANT FEST) and Nick Jones’ Salome of the Moon (Waterwell). After graduating from Kenyon College, he continued his training by assisting some of the nation's foremost theater artists, including André Gregory, Elizabeth LeCompte, Richard Foreman, Sam Gold, and Sarah Benson. He was a Drama League Directing Fellow, a member of the Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab, and a Playwrights Horizons Directing Resident. www.KnudAdams.com
Photos
Knud Adams (Director), Bruce McKenzie (Carlisle), Jules Latimer (Emmie),
Ann McDonough (Wendy), Christopher Dylan White (Logan), James Murtaugh (Dev) and Eddie
K. Robinson (Gar). Front row: Danielle Skraastad (Maxine) and Eboni Booth (Playwright).
Date:
12/17/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals For Atlantic Theater Company's PARIS
Back row: Knud Adams (Director), Bruce McKenzie (Carlisle), Jules Latimer (Emmie),
Ann McDonough (Wendy), Christopher Dylan White (Logan), James Murtaugh (Dev), Oona
Curley (Lighting Designer) and Eddie K. Robinson (Gar). Front row: Fan Zhang (Sound Designer),
Danielle Skraastad (Maxine) and Eboni Booth
Date:
12/17/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals For Atlantic Theater Company's PARIS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Knud Adams, Primary Trust
winner
Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation
Knud Adams, English
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Knud Adams, English
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play
Knud Adams, English
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation
Knud Adams, English
Videos
Video: Watch Highlights of William Jackson Harper in Roundabout's PRIMARY TRUST
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023
News
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse
Primary Trust, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse, is a lovely and meditative play that offers a portrait of the loneliness of living a life safe within self-drawn limits and how wonderful and sometimes painful it can be to open up your world to new experiences. “Primary Trust plays at La Jolla Playhouse through October 20th.
Primary Trust, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse, is a lovely and meditative play that offers a portrait of the loneliness of living a life safe within self-drawn limits and how wonderful and sometimes painful it can be to open up your world to new experiences. “Primary Trust plays at La Jolla Playhouse through October 20th.
Video: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's PRIMARY TRUST
xGet a first look at La Jolla Playhouse's west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams, running September 24 – October 20 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
xGet a first look at La Jolla Playhouse's west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams, running September 24 – October 20 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS Celebrates Opening Night
Out of the Box Theatrics just celebrated opening night of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!
Out of the Box Theatrics just celebrated opening night of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS World Premiere At Out of the Box Theatrics
Out of the Box Theatrics will present the world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn (Playwright: Nora Highland, Conversations with the Other Side; Actor, TV: “American Horror Story,” “Succession”), directed by Knud Adams (Off-Broadway: Primary Trust, English). See photos from the show.
Out of the Box Theatrics will present the world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn (Playwright: Nora Highland, Conversations with the Other Side; Actor, TV: “American Horror Story,” “Succession”), directed by Knud Adams (Off-Broadway: Primary Trust, English). See photos from the show.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale
Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center
Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 10, 2024.
Cast and Creatives Set For INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS From Out of the Box Theatrics
Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn.
Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 3, 2024- Ben Platt is Back
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 3, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 3, 2024.
Kate Hamill, Austin Pendleton & More to Star in DRESS OF FIRE Industry Reading
Nina Kethevan’s Dress of Fire will get an invite-only industry reading on May 30, 2024. See who is starring and learn more about the show!
Nina Kethevan’s Dress of Fire will get an invite-only industry reading on May 30, 2024. See who is starring and learn more about the show!
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.
Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards
The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!
The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!
Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony to Take Place in May
Join in celebrating the best in stage direction and choreography at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2024. Recognizing excellence in the performing arts.
Join in celebrating the best in stage direction and choreography at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2024. Recognizing excellence in the performing arts.
2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards- Full List of Nominees
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 11, 2024.
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT
See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Knud Adams been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Primary Trust, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for English, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for English, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for English and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for English.
What awards has Knud Adams won?
Knud Adams has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for English.
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