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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

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Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!
Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carpenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).
Submissions Now Open For Spring SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

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
by Robert Diamond - Aug 23, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

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.
Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT To Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT explores faith, family, and the future. Running from September 12-28 at The Chain Theatre, it headlines the Spark Theatre Festival NYC by Emerging Artists Theatre.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Summer Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

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'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023

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.

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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