Knud Adams
Latest News on Knud Adams:
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Jiehae Park's THE AVES at Berkeley Rep (Mar 20, 2025)
Photos: Roundabout Honors Danny DeVito at 2025 Gala (Mar 11, 2025)
BEFORE THIS NEW YEAR Off-Broadway Run to be Postponed (Mar 3, 2025)
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Jiehae Park's THE AVES at Berkeley Rep (Mar 20, 2025)
Photos: Roundabout Honors Danny DeVito at 2025 Gala (Mar 11, 2025)
BEFORE THIS NEW YEAR Off-Broadway Run to be Postponed (Mar 3, 2025)
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
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 - 2023-06-02 09:07:48
News
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Jiehae Park's THE AVES at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jiehae Park’s the aves, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jiehae Park’s the aves, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre. Learn more!
Photos: Roundabout Honors Danny DeVito at 2025 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated it 2025 Gala, honoring Danny DeVito. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, which included a special performance from Josh Groban. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated it 2025 Gala, honoring Danny DeVito. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, which included a special performance from Josh Groban. Check out photos here!
BEFORE THIS NEW YEAR Off-Broadway Run to be Postponed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
The World Premiere of Before This New Year, a new play by emerging playwright Liana Sonenclar and directed by Obie Award winner Knud Adams, has been postponed. Learn more here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
The World Premiere of Before This New Year, a new play by emerging playwright Liana Sonenclar and directed by Obie Award winner Knud Adams, has been postponed. Learn more here.
ENGLISH Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025
Pulitzer Prize-winning play English by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams plays its final performance at the Todd Haimes Theatre following 21 previews and 45 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025
Pulitzer Prize-winning play English by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams plays its final performance at the Todd Haimes Theatre following 21 previews and 45 regular performances.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Bess Wohl's LIBERATION
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 21, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 21, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. Check out photos from opening night here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2025
by - Feb 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
How ENGLISH Is Shining a Spotlight on a New Kind of Middle Eastern Story
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2025
Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English is entering its final weeks on Broadway. The new play, presented by Roundabout Theare Company and directed by Knud Adams, is all about the power of communication and the part language plays in shaping our identity.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2025
Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English is entering its final weeks on Broadway. The new play, presented by Roundabout Theare Company and directed by Knud Adams, is all about the power of communication and the part language plays in shaping our identity.
Exclusive: An ENGLISH Lesson with Ava Lalezarzadeh
by Robert Bannon - Feb 10, 2025
In this video, we talk to up and coming Broadway/TV Star Ava Lalezarzadeh who portrays “Goli’i in English, now playing at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway!
by Robert Bannon - Feb 10, 2025
In this video, we talk to up and coming Broadway/TV Star Ava Lalezarzadeh who portrays “Goli’i in English, now playing at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway!
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 31, 2025
by - Jan 31, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 31, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Inside Opening Night of ENGLISH on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Jan 30, 2025
The best of Broadway gathered at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of English-Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams. Watch in this video as the whole company comes together to celebrate the special occasion and tells us all about the new play.
by Joey Mervis - Jan 30, 2025
The best of Broadway gathered at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of English-Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams. Watch in this video as the whole company comes together to celebrate the special occasion and tells us all about the new play.
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!
Videos You Missed This Week: OH, MARY!, ENGLISH and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 24, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 24, 2025 with videos from English, Oh, Mary! and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 24, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 24, 2025 with videos from English, Oh, Mary! and more!
Emily Carey, Kaci Walfall, Ella Stiller And More To Star In BEFORE THIS NEW YEAR World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Emily Carey and Kaci Walfallwill star in the World Premiere of Before This New Year, a new play by emerging playwright Liana Sonenclarand directed by Obie Award winner Knud Adams. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Emily Carey and Kaci Walfallwill star in the World Premiere of Before This New Year, a new play by emerging playwright Liana Sonenclarand directed by Obie Award winner Knud Adams. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ENGLISH Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 24, 2025
The best of Broadway was on hand to celebrate opening night of Engilsh- Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos of the cast and creative team before the curtain went up here.
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 24, 2025
The best of Broadway was on hand to celebrate opening night of Engilsh- Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos of the cast and creative team before the curtain went up here.
Video: Scenes from ENGLISH on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2025
Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Watch highlights from the show in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2025
Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Watch highlights from the show in this video!
Photos: First Look at ENGLISH on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2025
English has arrived on Broadway. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams, is officially open at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2025
English has arrived on Broadway. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams, is officially open at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
Photos: ENGLISH Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 24, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Pulitzer Prize-winning play English by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos from the cast's opening night bows!
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 24, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Pulitzer Prize-winning play English by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos from the cast's opening night bows!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 24, 2025
by - Jan 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Pulitzer Prize-Winning ENGLISH Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company's brings its production of Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English, directed by Knud Adams, to Broadway! The show officially opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company's brings its production of Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English, directed by Knud Adams, to Broadway! The show officially opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Read the reviews!
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 the Special Citation at the Obie Awards for English.
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