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Kevin Adams

Birth Place: Pampa, TX, USA


Kevin Adams BIO

Four-time Tony winner Kevin Adams has designed SpongeBob SquarePants (Tony nom.), Head Over Heels, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony and Outer Critics Award), American Idiot (Tony Award), Spring Awakening (Tony Award; Olivier nom for the West End production), Next To Normal (Tony nom), The 39 Steps (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), Hair (Tony nom), Man And Boy, Everyday Rapture, Passing Strange, Take Me Out, A Class Act, Hedda Gabler with Kate Burton, solo shows by Eve Ensler and John Leguizamo.


Off-Broadway he has worked on the original production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Scottsboro Boys, Rent, Carrie, new work by Edward Albee, Eric Bogosian, Christopher Durang, Richard Greenberg, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally, Neil Simon, Anna Deveare Smith and Paula Vogel.
His work has also been seen at the Metropolitan Opera, Steppenwolf Theatre, Yale Rep, Berkeley Rep, Donmar Warehouse, and City Center Encores!
On screen, he's worked on Mildred Pierce (HBO), Audra McDonald in concert (Town Hall, Joe's Pub, Lincoln Center), staged concerts featuring Patti Lupone (Gypsy, Candide, Anyone Can Whistle, Sunday in the Park with George and Regina) and Blue Man Group in Las Vegas and the Hollywood Bowl.
For his work off-Broadway he has received an Obie for sustained excellence and two Lucille Lortel awards.

Kevin Adams Productions

 
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Kevin Adams Movies

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Kevin Adams Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, The Cher Show

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin AdamsSpring Awakening

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The Scottsboro Boys


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The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot


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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, American Idiot

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical

Kevin AdamsHair Jules

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Hair


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Hair

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Hair


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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Next to Normal

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Passing Strange


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Some Men


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Take Me Out


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Obie Awards - 2002 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Kevin Adams


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The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The Mineola Twins

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Henry V

Kevin Adams Videos

Kevin Adams News


A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical Tickets Are Now On Sale Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical Tickets Are Now On Sale

Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio and NETworks Presentations with the Fabulous Fox Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now.
Up on the Marquee: SWEPT AWAY Photo
Up on the Marquee: SWEPT AWAY

Check out pics of the new marquee for Swept Away at the Longacre Theatre.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Kennedy Center Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Kennedy Center

Funny Girl is a solidly entertaining vehicle for a high-profile performance by Katerina McCrimmon as beloved vaudeville performer Fanny Brice. Now playing at the Kennedy Center, this popular musical (from the original stage version starring Barbra Streisand and her Oscar-winning performance in the 1968 hit film –and the recent hit on Broadway starring Lea Michele) is a lively, sassy, and brassy summer musical treat. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 26, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to the Bushnell This October Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to the Bushnell This October

 The Bushnell has announced that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting June 21. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its Hartford, Conn. premiere at The Bushnell October 1 - 6, 2024. 
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Dates and Theatre Photo
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Dates and Theatre

The new musical Swept Away, with music by The Avett Brothers, has found its Broadway home and set a first performance date! It was previously announced that the production would open this fall. Now, it has been announced via a story on the show's official Instagram account, that performances will begin on October 29 at the Longacre Theatre.
Tickets For A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL in Providence Go On Sale This Photo
Tickets For A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL in Providence Go On Sale This Weekend

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale online this weekend.
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Gian Photo
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game

GALILEO's very own Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert stole the show at last Wednesday's SF Giants game with her stunning performance of the National Anthem. Check out her performance in this all-new video.
Broadway Classic FUNNY GIRL Heads To Hartford's Bushnell This June! Photo
Broadway Classic FUNNY GIRL Heads To Hartford's Bushnell This June!

The beloved Broadway show FUNNY GIRL is set to grace Hartford's Bushnell this June, bringing its iconic story and music to life for theater enthusiasts.
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards Photo
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!
Nick Fradiani Will Lead A BEAUTIFUL NOISE On Tour Photo
Nick Fradiani Will Lead A BEAUTIFUL NOISE On Tour

Nick Fradiani, currently starring as ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ on Broadway in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, will launch the multi-year North American Tour in the title role.
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert Photo
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert

Tonight, live from the stage at Forest Hills Stadium, The Avett Brothers announced that their new musical Swept Away will begin previews on Broadway this fall at a Shubert theater to-be-announced. Watch the video!
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024 Photo
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024

The new musical Swept Away, with music by The Avett Brothers, will begin performances on Broadway this fall.
Review Roundup: GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep Photo
Review Roundup: GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep

The world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical is now on stage Berkeley Rep now through Sunday, June 23, 2024. 
Review: GALILEO At Berkeley Repertory Theatre Photo
Review: GALILEO At Berkeley Repertory Theatre

What did our critic think of GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Ra Photo
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza

An all new trailer has been released for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Check out the video here!
GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep Photo
GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep

Due to popular ticket demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended the world premiere musical, Galileo: A Rock Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Photo
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza Photo
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza

An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUS Photo
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL

Watch Raúl Esparza and Jeremy Kushnier perform 'Believe the Day is Coming' and hear the GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL creative team discuss the show's theme of truth vs. power in the video here!

Kevin Adams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kevin Adams been nominated for?

Kevin Adams has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Cher Show," "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "American Idiot," "Spring Awakening," "The Scottsboro Boys," "Hair," "Next to Normal," and "Passing Strange." He also received nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Hair," and "The 39 Steps." Additionally, Adams was recognized for his lighting design at the Drama Desk Awards, BroadwayWorld Awards, Olivier Awards, The Hewes Awards, The Lortels, and the Obie Awards. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design for "The 39 Steps," "The Mineola Twins," "Some Men," "Take Me Out," and "Henry V."

What awards has Kevin Adams won?

Kevin Adams has won several awards for his outstanding lighting design work in various Broadway productions. Some of his notable wins include the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," Tony Awards for both "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "American Idiot," BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening," The Hewes Awards for "American Idiot," "Hair," and "Spring Awakening," Drama Desk Awards for "The 39 Steps" and "Take Me Out," The Lortels for "Spring Awakening" and "The Mineola Twins," and a Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards. Kevin Adams has made significant contributions to the world of Broadway lighting design with his exceptional talent and creativity.