Lee Adams
Birth Place: Mansfield, OH, USA
Latest News on Lee Adams:
Review: Cabaret Convention Starts Splendidly at Jazz at Lincoln Center (Oct 23, 2024)
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre (Oct 14, 2024)
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute – It's a Quiz! (Oct 1, 2024)
Review: Cabaret Convention Starts Splendidly at Jazz at Lincoln Center (Oct 23, 2024)
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre (Oct 14, 2024)
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute – It's a Quiz! (Oct 1, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Musical
Lee Adams, Applause
Videos
Video Flashback: The Creators of APPLAUSE Take Part in a Humanities Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2020
TV: Watch Highlights of Bebe Neuwirth, Carolee Carmello, Vanessa Williams & More in the Encores! HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2018
TV: Vanessa Williams & Company Push De Button in Rehearsals for Encores! HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2018
TV: Hey, Look This Over! Vanessa Williams, Carolee Carmello, Bebe Neuwirth & More Get Ready to Kick Off the Encores! Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2018
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Carolee Carmello in Encores! HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2018
VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez Talks NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE: 'It's Very Close to My Heart'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 5, 2017
VIDEO: Nick Jonas to Star in NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE? J-Lo Teases 'Name Has Come Up'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 9, 2017
VIDEO: NBC Promos Next Live Musical BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Jennifer Lopez
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2016
STAGE TUBE: She's Got a Lot of Livin' to Do! Jennifer Lopez Performs Classic BYE BYE BIRDIE Tune on Opening Night in Las Vegas
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 29, 2016
VIDEO: FUNNY OR DIE & Mary Birdsong Send Off John Boehner with BYE BYE BIRDIE Parody
by Matt Tamanini - Oct 27, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Men of Signature Theatre's DINER - Opening Tonight!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 9, 2014
TV: Sneak Peek of Watts & More in Encores! IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2013
News
Review: Cabaret Convention Starts Splendidly at Jazz at Lincoln Center
The annual Cabaret Convention concert series has begun. The shows continue tonight and tomorrow at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Last night, the convention opened with songs with music by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, etc.). It was a treat.
The annual Cabaret Convention concert series has begun. The shows continue tonight and tomorrow at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Last night, the convention opened with songs with music by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, etc.). It was a treat.
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre
Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Monthly BIRTHDAY SALUTE to a Major Cabaret Figure
A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?
A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?
Broadway Performer June L. Walker Rogers Passes Away at 97
June L. Walker Rogers, Broadway singer, dancer, and comedienne, who appeared on television and authored thirteen published plays and musicals, died on Monday, July 8th, at her home in Westport, CT. She was 97.
June L. Walker Rogers, Broadway singer, dancer, and comedienne, who appeared on television and authored thirteen published plays and musicals, died on Monday, July 8th, at her home in Westport, CT. She was 97.
Feature: Monthly Musical 'Birthday' Salute: TAKE THE QUIZ!
Have a little fun, take a little bit of a lucky guess, and learn a little more about famous music folks all born in August. Our Broadway World cabaret birthday hunter couldn't decide on just one person to salute in the usual 'born this month' feature, so instead there's a trivia quiz that name-drops a whole bunch of them. Drop by BWW and give it a try.
Have a little fun, take a little bit of a lucky guess, and learn a little more about famous music folks all born in August. Our Broadway World cabaret birthday hunter couldn't decide on just one person to salute in the usual 'born this month' feature, so instead there's a trivia quiz that name-drops a whole bunch of them. Drop by BWW and give it a try.
Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE Announces the Cast & Creative Team for BYE BYE BIRDIE
Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE reveals the cast for its upcoming production of BYE BYE BIRDIE. Discover the talented performers bringing this classic musical to life on stage.
Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE reveals the cast for its upcoming production of BYE BYE BIRDIE. Discover the talented performers bringing this classic musical to life on stage.
North Coast Repertory's CAMELOT Announces Transfer To Laguna Playhouse
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT, directed by Jeffrey D. Moss. The show opens Sunday, July 28 at 5:30pm.
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT, directed by Jeffrey D. Moss. The show opens Sunday, July 28 at 5:30pm.
Cast & Creative Team Set for CAMELOT at Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse has revealed the creative team and full cast for the transfer of North Coast Repertory Theatre of Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Laguna Playhouse has revealed the creative team and full cast for the transfer of North Coast Repertory Theatre of Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
Video: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
Get a first look at the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie starring two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Albert Peterson, Krysta Rodriguez as Rosie Alvarez, and Tony Award® nominee Ephraim Sykes as Conrad Birdie at The Kennedy Center. Check out the all new video!
Get a first look at the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie starring two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Albert Peterson, Krysta Rodriguez as Rosie Alvarez, and Tony Award® nominee Ephraim Sykes as Conrad Birdie at The Kennedy Center. Check out the all new video!
Review: BYE, BYE, BIRDIE at Kennedy Center
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is one that you don’t see produced professionally very often which is a good thing. The 1960 Charles Strouse/Lee Adams/Michael Stewart musical Bye, Bye, Birdie was at one point the most produced musical by high schools and community theatres but strangely it has had very few large-scale revivals. Roundabout Theatre Company’s production in 2009 marked the last time the show was seen on Broadway in a major production.
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is one that you don’t see produced professionally very often which is a good thing. The 1960 Charles Strouse/Lee Adams/Michael Stewart musical Bye, Bye, Birdie was at one point the most produced musical by high schools and community theatres but strangely it has had very few large-scale revivals. Roundabout Theatre Company’s production in 2009 marked the last time the show was seen on Broadway in a major production.
Review Roundup: Critics Sounds Off On BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!
Interview: Kennedy Center's Musical Director on Why BYE, BYE, BIRDIE's Orchestrations Sound Better Than Ever
Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me. Even when seeing productions of classic Broadway musicals, there is a tendency to reduce the size of the orchestra for more in the way of production elements. It’s even worse when a production “reimagines” the charts completely and wipes away the work of Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, and even Jonathan Tunick. The latter should be deemed sacrilege.
Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me. Even when seeing productions of classic Broadway musicals, there is a tendency to reduce the size of the orchestra for more in the way of production elements. It’s even worse when a production “reimagines” the charts completely and wipes away the work of Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, and even Jonathan Tunick. The latter should be deemed sacrilege.
Photos: First Look at Ephraim Sykes, Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and More in BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Check out all new photos here!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Check out all new photos here!
Photos: First Look at APPLAUSE at The Players Guild of Leonia
The Players Guild of Leonia is presenting “Applause the Musical”. Check out all new photos here!
The Players Guild of Leonia is presenting “Applause the Musical”. Check out all new photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below
Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
Richard Kind, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More Join Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE
The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!
The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!
Review: ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE delights Sanders Theatre audience
What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.
What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lee Adams written?
Lee Adams has written 14 shows including Catch a Star (Lyricist), Bye Bye Birdie (Lyricist), All American (Lyricist), Hello, Dolly! (Composer/Lyricist), Golden Boy (Lyricist), It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (Lyricist), Applause (Lyricist), I and Albert (Lyricist), By Strouse (Lyricist), A Broadway Musical (Lyricist), Bring Back Birdie (Lyricist), Ain't Broadway Grand (Bookwriter), Marty (Lyricist), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Lyricist).
What awards has Lee Adams been nominated for?
and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Applause.
What awards has Lee Adams won?
Lee Adams won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Applause.
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