Knud Adams
Latest News on Knud Adams:
How ENGLISH Is Shining a Spotlight on a New Kind of Middle Eastern Story (Feb 17, 2025)
Exclusive: An ENGLISH Lesson with Ava Lalezarzadeh (Feb 10, 2025)
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More (Jan 31, 2025)
How ENGLISH Is Shining a Spotlight on a New Kind of Middle Eastern Story (Feb 17, 2025)
Exclusive: An ENGLISH Lesson with Ava Lalezarzadeh (Feb 10, 2025)
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More (Jan 31, 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
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
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
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 6, 2025
by - Jan 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Jan 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Videos You Missed This Week: THE GREAT GATSBY, ENGLISH, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 3, 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 3, 2025 with videos from The Great Gatsby, English and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 3, 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 3, 2025 with videos from The Great Gatsby, English and more!
Meet the Cast of ENGLISH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Sanaz Toossi's English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially coming to Broadway, beginning previews tonight. Meet the cast of English here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Sanaz Toossi's English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially coming to Broadway, beginning previews tonight. Meet the cast of English here!
Character Breakdown: ENGLISH Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Dec 28, 2024
Roundabout Theatre Company's English is getting ready to begin previews on Broadway! Written by Sanaz Toossi, the new play arrives at the Todd Haimes Theatre directed by Knud Adams. Watch as the cast unpacks their roles!
by Joey Mervis - Dec 28, 2024
Roundabout Theatre Company's English is getting ready to begin previews on Broadway! Written by Sanaz Toossi, the new play arrives at the Todd Haimes Theatre directed by Knud Adams. Watch as the cast unpacks their roles!
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024
Playing on Air is back, celebrating its current season launch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, plus an audio premieres, by some of the most exciting voices in theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024
Playing on Air is back, celebrating its current season launch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, plus an audio premieres, by some of the most exciting voices in theatre.
Video: Meet the Broadway-Bound Cast of ENGLISH
by Joey Mervis - Dec 23, 2024
The next play to hit Broadway is the Roundabout Theatre Company production of English, which will begin previews at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Friday, January 3, 2025. Watch as we hang with the whole cast and creative team in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Dec 23, 2024
The next play to hit Broadway is the Roundabout Theatre Company production of English, which will begin previews at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Friday, January 3, 2025. Watch as we hang with the whole cast and creative team in this video!
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 two Special Citations from the Obie Awards for the production of English.
Videos