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BIO

Paul Adams founded Emerging Artists Theatre in 1993 and has been the Artistic Director for the life of the company. During this time, he has helped showcase hundreds of new works (plays, solo-shows, musicals & dance pieces) for off and off-off Broadway. Some of his favorite credits include directing the off-Broadway production of Sisters’ Dance by Sarah Hollister at Baruch Performing Arts Center and producing the solo-show The Sensational Josephine Baker by Cheryl Howard which had two off-Broadway runs at Theatre Row and received a rave review in the NY Times. Paul performed his critically acclaimed solo-show The Cleaning Guy at FringeNYC in 2016 and is currently workshopping his full length play, Doris Day: My Secret Love. He has also served on the NY Innovative Theatre Awards committee since its inception.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1966
Man with Guitar

Male Singer

[Broadway]
1936
Orderly Officer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1986]
Stage Manager

News


Submissions Now Open For Spring SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre announced submissions for the Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running March 3-23, 2024. Artists can submit various performance types, including plays, musicals, and more.
Photos: Opening Night of Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT at the Chain Theatre

Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play Observant opened on Thursday, September 12 with a sold-out house at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The New York Premiere is currently running until September 28 at the Chain Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Shellen Lubin directs. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Week One Shows in Rehearsal

Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre’s (EAT) bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC starts today, September 9. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns September 9 â€" 29

Experience 60 new works including musicals, plays, and drag follies at Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC from September 9-29, 2024, now at The Chain Theatre.
Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT Will Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT will headline the Spark Theatre Festival NYC with a limited engagement from September 12 - 28 at The Chain Theatre.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Summer Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the Summer Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival, showcasing works-in-progress across various artistic disciplines, will take place from September 9th to 29th, 2024 at the Chain Theater in New York City.
DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'

Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!
Photos: First Look at DEADLY STAGES at Theatre Row

Deadly Stages is now in previews, opening February 25 through March 16th at Theater Row. Check out all new photos here!
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC To Return in March

Emerging Artists Theatre will return with its bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!
Karen Eleanor Wight Awarded a New York State Council on the Arts Support For Artists Grant

Karen Eleanor Wight receives a Support for Artists grant from NYSCA for her one-act comedy, 'Use Your Words!' presented by Emerging Artists Theatre.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run March 4th through March 24th, 2024 at the 28th Street Theater (TADA Theater) in the Flatiron district.
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts On Monday

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 50 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC.
Photos: First Look at The Off-Broadway World Premiere Of SEX WORK/SEX PLAY

The new comedy Sex Work/Sex Play, from award-winning playwright and filmmaker Caytha Jentis opened to a sold out house September 13 at 28th Street Theatre. The Off-Broadway World Premiere runs until October 29 and is directed by Rosie Gunther. Check out all new photos here!
Photos: ANNE BEING FRANK Opens Off-Broadway

Anne Being Frank by Australian playwright Ron Elisha opened Off - Broadway on Tuesday, September 12. The World premiere production runs until October 29 at 28th Street Theatre in New York City.
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns With Over 60 New Works

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 60 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about the festival lineup here!
ANNE BEING FRANK To Have Off-Broadway World Premiere At 28th Street Theatre

Anne Being Frank by Australian playwright Ron Elisha will have an Off -Broadway World Premiere at 28th Street Theatre in September. The 8 week engagement will play September 5 - October 29 with opening night scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm.
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of DORIS DAY: MY SECRET LOVE

Doris Day was one of the biggest box office draws of her day. Her sunny disposition, and light hearted comedies turned her into America’s sweetheart but her personal life was far from a fairytale. In Paul Adams' new play Doris Day: My Secret Love, Doris is thrust into the spotlight again.  See photos from the production.
SEX WORK/SEX PLAY By Caytha Jentis To Have Off-Broadway World Premiere in September

Don't miss the Off-Broadway world premiere of Sex Work/Sex Play, a hilarious comedy by Caytha Jentis. Join the divorced Brooklyn Mom, porn stars, and others as they navigate modern relationships, work, and their own sexuality.
Emerging Artists Theatre To Premiere Three New Off-Broadway Plays Running In Repertory September 4 To October 29

The award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary, has announced three new Off-Broadway plays having their World Premiere this fall at the 28th Street Theatre (also known as TADA). The two month engagement will feature the following plays running in repertory: Anne Being Frank by Ron Elisha, Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams, and Sex Work Sex Play by Caytha Jentis.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run October 30th through November 19th at the 28th Street Theater (TADA Theater) in the Flatiron district.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Adams been in?

Paul Adams has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Adams been in?

Paul Adams has not appeared in the West End.

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