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Adam Guettel

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BIO

iAdam Guettel is a composer/lyricist. Theatre includes The Light In the Piazza (2005; Tony Award for Best Original Score; Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album; cast album on Nonesuch Records), Floyd Collins (1996 at Playwrights Horizons; Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Obie Award for Best Music; cast album on Nonesuch Records), and Saturn Returns (1998 at The Public Theater; recorded by Nonesuch Records as Myths and Hymns). Other awards include the Stephen Sondheim Award (1990), the ASCAP New Horizons Award (1997), and the American Composers Orchestra Award (2005). He received an honorary doctorate from Lehman College in 2007.

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Productions

Floyd CollinsFloyd Collins
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Music
Lyrics
Days of Wine and RosesDays of Wine and Roses
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
The Light in the PiazzaThe Light in the Piazza
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
Days of Wine and RosesDays of Wine and Roses
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
To Kill A MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird
 
[West End, 2020]
ORIGINAL SCORE
The Light in the PiazzaThe Light in the Piazza
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
Lydie Breeze, Parts I & II
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Composer
Love and Anger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Sound Designer
Song and Dance
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Assistant to Mr. Mauceri

Writing

Saturn Returns: A Concert
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Floyd Collins
Composer
Lyricist
The Light in the Piazza
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Saturn Returns
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Guettel, To Kill a Mockingbird


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Adam GuettelThe Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Music

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 1997 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Adam Guettel


winner
Obie Awards - 1996 - Music

Adam Guettel, Floyd Collins


winner
The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Musical

Adam Guettel, Floyd Collins

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Video: Jeremy Jordan Says FLOYD COLLINS Is an 'Incredible Challenge' Photo
Video: Jeremy Jordan Says FLOYD COLLINS Is an 'Incredible Challenge'
by Joey Mervis - Mar 12, 2025

Broadway will be singing a new ballad this spring! Lincoln Center Theater continues its 40th anniversary season with the Broadway premiere of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel's Floyd Collins. Watch in this video as the company chats more about what audiences can expect!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 12, 2025

Jeremy Jordan will soon lead the Lincoln Center Theater production of Floyd Collins. Previews begin this month at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Tina Landau Is Answering the Call and Bringing a New FLOYD COLLINS to Broadway Photo
Tina Landau Is Answering the Call and Bringing a New FLOYD COLLINS to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2025

Only heaven knows how Tina Landau's rehearsal schedule goes. The acclaimed director and writer is playing double duty this spring, working on the creative teams of the new musical Redwood and the first major revival (and Broadway premiere) of Floyd Collins. She is telling us all about the process so far!
Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan Breaks Down the Music of FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan Breaks Down the Music of FLOYD COLLINS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2025

It's almost time for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, a musical with book, additional lyrics and direction by Tina Landau and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. Watch in this video as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the sound of Floyd Collins. 
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES an Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 7, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 7, 2025 with videos from Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Real Women Have Curves, and more!
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number Photo
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch Jeremy Jordan dig deeper into the opening number of Floyd Collins, 'The Call.' After the music video for the song was recently released by Lincoln Center, Jordan is diving into the song and its meaning in a new behind-the-scenes video.
Children's Musical Theater San Jose Names Kikau Alvaro as New Artistic Director Photo
Children's Musical Theater San Jose Names Kikau Alvaro as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Board of Directors and Managing Director Dana Zell named Kikau Alvaro as the new Artistic Director, succeeding Kevin Hauge, who will retire at the end of the current season. Learn more!
GHOSTS Extended at Lincoln Center Theater Through Late April Photo
GHOSTS Extended at Lincoln Center Theater Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has extended the run of Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS. The cast features Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Douglas Moore Fund For American Opera Presents GIANTS IN THE EARTH REDISCOVERED Photo
Douglas Moore Fund For American Opera Presents GIANTS IN THE EARTH REDISCOVERED
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

The Douglas Moore Fund for American Opera in collaboration with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Scandinavian House of New York City will present Douglas Moore: Giants in the Earth Rediscovered, a FREE program on Tuesday, March 11 at the Scandinavian House.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2025
by - Mar 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Exclusive: Inside FLOYD COLLINS' First Rehearsal with Jeremy Jordan and More Photo
Exclusive: Inside FLOYD COLLINS' First Rehearsal with Jeremy Jordan and More
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2025

The cast, creative team, and members of the Lincoln Center Theater staff attended the first rehearsal of the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book, additional lyrics and direction by Tina Landau and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. Watch highlights from the big day in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2025
by - Feb 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jason Kravits to Host The 40th Annual Bistro Awards Gala Photo
Jason Kravits to Host The 40th Annual Bistro Awards Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 40th Annual Bistro Awards Gala will honor Grammy Award-nominated jazz-cabaret singer Sandy Stewart, and more. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Shuler Hensley, Ruthie Ann Miles, Steven Pasquale and More to Star in MILLIONS at All Photo
Shuler Hensley, Ruthie Ann Miles, Steven Pasquale and More to Star in MILLIONS at Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The Alliance Theatre will present the world premiere of MILLIONS from May 9 – June 15, 2025. The musical features a book by Tony Award winner Bob Martin, a score by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher.
FIVE MODELS IN RUINS, 1981 To Have Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 World Premiere Photo
FIVE MODELS IN RUINS, 1981 To Have Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 has announced the world premiere of FIVE MODELS IN RUINS, 1981 a new play by Caitlin Saylor Stephens, directed by Morgan Green, will begin performances Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, June 1 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).  Opening night is Monday, May 5.
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLIN Photo
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLINS Rehearsals at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

Discover exclusive rehearsal photos of Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS starring Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine. Uncover the excitement as this musical masterpiece prepares for its Lincoln Center debut! Click to see the full gallery.
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLI Photo
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Floyd Collins is calling! Lincoln Center has released a new video of Jeremy Jordan performing 'The Call' from the upcoming Broadway production. Listen to the former Great Gatsby star's sweeping vocals in the new video now and dive into the excitement as previews launch at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Will Be Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon Photo
Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Will Be Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

New Dramatists will honor a duo of artists at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 27 at the New York Marriott Marquis. The honorees include Tina Landau and Idina Menzel.
Revised Edition Of TRAPPED! THE STORY OF FLOYD COLLINS Honors 100th Anniversary Of Ca Photo
Revised Edition Of TRAPPED! THE STORY OF FLOYD COLLINS Honors 100th Anniversary Of Cave Tragedy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

University Press of Kentucky plans to release a revised, third edition of 'Trapped! The Story of Floyd Collins' by the late historian Robert K. Murray and renowned cave explorer Roger W. Brucker, on April 15.
Lincoln Center Theater Names Nicole Kastrinos As Producer Photo
Lincoln Center Theater Names Nicole Kastrinos As Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Nicole Kastrinos will join Lincoln Center Theater in the new role of Producer, beginning Monday, March 17, 2025. Learn more about Kastrinos and about the position.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Adam Guettel written?

Adam Guettel has written 7 shows including Love and Anger (Music), Saturn Returns (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Saturn Returns: A Concert (Bookwriter), Floyd Collins (Composer), The Light in the Piazza (Composer), To Kill A Mockingbird (Music), Days of Wine and Roses (Music & Lyrics).

What awards has Adam Guettel been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), Music (Obie Awards) for Floyd Collins and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Floyd Collins.

What awards has Adam Guettel won?

Adam Guettel has won several prestigious awards, including Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza. He received the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Light in the Piazza, as well as Outstanding Orchestrations at the same ceremony. Guettel was honored with Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards, along with the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, also for The Light in the Piazza. Additionally, he received the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award) and earned the Music award at the Obie Awards for Floyd Collins. He also received the Outstanding Musical award at The Lortels for Floyd Collins.

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