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Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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BIO

ADAM PASCAL, recently returned to Broadway for a stint in the new hit musical, Pretty Woman a role he then played on tour. He also originated the role of 'Chad" in the Broadway musical Disaster! and starred on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical" Memphis, followed by a stint as "Billy Flynn" in the Tony Award-winning musical Chicago. Before helming the National tour of Something Rotten!, Adam starred in the musical on Broadway. Adam was born in the Bronx and raised in Syosset, New York. He started singing in various rock bands when he was 12, playing the local New York club scene for many years, and has been singing in bands, as a solo artist, in movies, or on the Broadway stage ever since.



He tried out for the then-unknown, off-Broadway production of Rent in 1996. He landed the role of Roger Davis and was nominated for a 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor, and winning a Drama League and Obie award for his performance as Roger. The show went on to become a worldwide success and one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. In 1997 He reprised the role of Roger (the first of several times he would do so) for the West End premiere of Rent. Adam's career expanded to the big screen during 1998, in the independent film SLC Punk! In 2000, Adam was cast as Radames in Elton John and Tim Rice's new Broadway musical Aida, for which he received a Drama League award. He starred in the production for over three years. Adam once again visited the Broadway stage in 2003, this time, as the final Emcee in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall production of Cabaret at Studio 54. Also during that time Adam was cast alongside Jack Black, as Theo, the lead singer of "No Vacancy" in 2003"s School of Rock.
Adam reprised the role of Roger in the 2005 movie version of Rent and helped bring a new generation of fans to the Broadway show and its music. Adam's journey with Rent finally came to conclusion when in 2009, he reprised the role one last time alongside Anthony Rapp, in "Rent The Broadway Tour," which traveled through the U.S. as well as Japan and South Korea. Arriving in London in 2008, Adam played the role of Freddie Trumper in the Tim Rice/Abba Musical Chess, alongside Josh Groban, and Idina Menzel for two sold-out performances at The Royal Albert Hall. The DVD is currently on sale worldwide. Adam has two solo CDs on Sh-k-boom Records and an album with Anthony Rapp of their live "Acoustically Speaking" concert.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2020
Edward Lewis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Edward Lewis [Replacement]

Edward Lewis [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2017
Shakespeare

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Chad

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
William Shakespeare [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Huey [Replacement]

[US Tour]
The Broadway Tour [National Tour], 2009
Roger Davis

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Roger Davis

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Roger

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Storyteller

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Freddie

[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Radames

Radames [Replacement]

Radames [Replacement]

Radames

[West End]
London Production, 1998
Roger Davis

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis

Roger Davis

Roger Davis [Replacement]

Roger Davis [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Roger Davis

Roger Davis

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Producer

Movies

SLC Punk!
[ 1998 ] Eddie
School of Rock
[ 2003 ] Theo
Temptation
[ 2004 ] Nicholi
Rent
[ 2005 ] Roger Davis
Goyband
[ 2008 ] Bobby
Wild About Harry
[ 2009 ] Theo
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
[ 2016 ] Eddie
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
[ 2016 ] The Agent
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday' Legend
Escaping Ohio
[ 2022 ] Rick

TV Shows

Cold Case
Dennis Hofferman
Sanders Shorts
Singer
Rent: Live
The Original Broadway Cast
Hawkeye
Lead New Yorker

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Adam Pascal, Rent


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

Adam Pascal, Rent

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Adam Pascal , Rent

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News


Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 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 has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
Tamika Lawrence & More to Join Alaska Thunderf*ck in DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Alaska Thunderf*ck will return to the role of Kitty Galloway in Drag: The Musical at New World Stages. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: DRAG: THE MUSICAL Releases New Look At JIMBO and Adam Pascal
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Check out brand new photos of JIMBO and Adam Pascal in DRAG: The Musical, playing now at New World Stages. JIMBO plays their final performance as Kitty Galloway on February 7, 2025.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2025
by - Feb 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed pver the weekend.
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!
Exclusive: Life is a DRAG for Nick Adams and Adam Pascal
by Robert Bannon - Jan 31, 2025

Life is a drag and there is a show in NYC telling you all about it! Drag: The Musical burst into New World Stages and the rest is history! Watch in this video as we chat with Adam Pascal and Nick Adams.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Kiltie on the 2024/2025 Broadway Concert Series at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2025

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, which opened in 2010, is an elegant, high-tech, 330 seat facility, with the mission to enhance the quality of life for Aventura by providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for audiences of all ages. 
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp to Return to 54 Below Summer 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway favorites Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp for a celebration of their careers and enduring friendship. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Alaska Thunderf*ck Will Return to DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Alaska Thunderf*ck is set to return to the cast of DRAG: The Musical, in the role of Kitty Galloway. The production has also extended its run, with tickets available through June 1, 2025.
Adam Pascal and More Will Lead A GIRL I KNOW at the Landmark Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

A Girl I Know The Musical is coming to the Landmark Theatre next month.  Legendary stars Adam Pascal, Rob Evan, Haley Swindal, and Chloe Lowery will take the stage. Learn more here!
Photo: DRAG: The Musical Celebrates JIMBO's First Performance as Kitty Galloway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

JIMBO, the beloved drag clown and winner of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,' began performances in DRAG: The Musical on January 13, 2025. See photos here!
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Interview: Marti Gould Fuses Theater and Drag in STAGE FRIGHT at The Red Eye NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2025

Host Marti Gould Cummings, an NYC Drag staple, is striving to make theater more accessible to New Yorkers with this free series starring some of Broadway's biggest names, including Adam Pascal, Jimbo, John Cardoza and Mandy Gonzalez.
RENT Stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Announced At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The City of Aventura will present the original stars of RENT, Tony Award nominee, Adam Pascal, & Anthony Rapp, as part of the 2025 Aventura Broadway Concert Series on Sunday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. 
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by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 2, 2025

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Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Roger Bart Joins The Broadway Cruise Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

Tony winner Roger Bart has joined the lineup for the 3rd sailing of The Broadway Cruise. See who else has joined the programming and learn more about the Cruise.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adam Pascal been in?

Adam Pascal has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Adam Pascal been in?

Adam Pascal has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Adam Pascal's first West End show?

Adam Pascal's first West End show was Rent which opened in 1998

What awards has Adam Pascal been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rent, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rent and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.

What awards has Adam Pascal won?

Adam Pascal has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Rent.

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