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Adam Kantor BIO

Adam Kantor most recently played the role of Motel Kamzoil in the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof directed by Bartlett Sher. Adam made his Broadway debut playing Mark in the final cast of Rent, which was preserved on DVD by Sony Pictures' Rent Filmed Live on Broadway. He reunited with RENT director Michael Greif in Next To Normal on Broadway, in which he played Henry. Adam played Jamie in the acclaimed NYC revival of The Last Five Years, directed by its writer Jason Robert Brown, starring opposite Betsy Wolfe at Second Stage. Also Off-Broadway, he played Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q. At The Old Globe, he played Proteus in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Mark Lamos, and Jeff in the world premiere of i by Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter. Adam played Eddie in the world premiere production of Diner by Sheryl Crow and Barry Levinson, directed by Kathleen Marshall. On TV he was seen in Showtime's "Billions" as Pununzio, and CBS' "The Good Wife" in the role of Ezra. Adam was a co-founder of the nonprofit arts organization, Broadway In South Africa, which provided arts education to underprivileged youth in the townships of South Africa. He graduated from Northwestern University and also studied at the British-American Dramatic Academy in Oxford, England. @AdamJKantor

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Adam Kantor STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Harry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Telephone Guy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Motel

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2010
God He

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2009
Princeton [Replacement]

Rod [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Mark Cohen [Replacement]


Adam Kantor Movies

A Novel Romance
[ 2011 ] Metro Employee
Either Side of Midnight
[ 2021 ] Daniel

Adam Kantor Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Adam Kantor, Darling Grenadine

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Photos: New David Yazbeck Musical DEAD OUTLAW Opens At Audible Theatre

Go inside opening night of Audible Theater’s world premiere musical Dead Outlaw! In attendance for the evening's festivities were Micaela Diamond, Lilli Cooper, Michael Greif, Danny Burstein, and more! Check out the photos from the event!

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin & More to Join Celebration of Sheldon Harnick at 54 Below

The life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick will be celebrated at 54 Below. See who is starring in the concert and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.

Video: Watch Talia Suskauer and More Perform at SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

Watch Talia Suskauer, and Zal Owen and Danny Kornfeld perform at Shabbat on Broadway.

APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway

I like to do one topic per week, but on rare occasions, so much happens that a subdivided column is necessary. This is one of those times. Appropriate is a revival. The Tonys will have a new spokesperson. Jewish leaders are fighting against antisemitism.

Key to the City Productions, Led By Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch, to Present SHABBAT ON BROADWAY January 27

On Saturday, January 27 at 9:30am, the Jewish community and Broadway community will come together to celebrate Shabbat with a free inclusive service that blends Jewish prayer, favorite showtunes, and more.

Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Off-Broadway

EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre, premiered on October 8th and officially opened on October 10. The unauthorized parody of The Exorcist was brought back by popular demand after their sold-out run at The Three Clubs in Los Angeles.  Check out photos from opening night here!

Major Attaway, Adam Kantor & Talia Suskauer to Join Stage 74's Third Annual Broadway Ball

Stage 74 will present Third Annual Broadway Ball with a twist, also celebrating 40 years of theater excellence at the SYJCC, taking place on October 21st, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS

BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big opening night of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Broadway Rewind: Adam Kantor Takes BroadwayWorld Backstage at RENT

Rewind to 2008 when the Broadway cast of Rent took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes!

Adam Kantor to Join Long Island Musical Theatre Festival as Special Guest

Get all the details on the upcoming Long Island Musical Theatre Festival and find out which Broadway star, Adam Kantor, will be joining as a special guest.

Reboot Studios Joins Producing Team for Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US

Reboot Studios has joined the producing team for the Broadway run of Just For Us, the acclaimed one man show about antisemitism from comedian Alex Edelman.

I AM HARVEY MILK Comes to Princeton Festival This Month

On Friday, June 23 at 7pm and Saturday, June 24 at 7pm the Princeton Festival presents I Am Harvey Milk, a musical theater oratorio by acclaimed Broadway composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish, The Addams Family).

Claybourne Elder to Present IF THE STARS WERE MINE at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder, star of Company, Sunday in the Park…, and HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” on Friday, April 28 at 9:30 PM

Alison Pill, Reed Birney, Marsha Mason & More to Star in Audible Theater Originals This Spring

Audible Inc., has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles scheduled for release on March 23. See the lineup!

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Bryan Cranston, Zachary Quinto & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its 2022 nominees for theatrical excellence. See the full list of nominees!

Princeton Symphony Orchestra Reveals Plans for Its 2023 Princeton Festival, June 9-25

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) reveals a compelling line-up of performances for this year's Princeton Festival, the PSO's annual live arts extravaganza.

Adam Kantor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adam Kantor been in?

Adam Kantor has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Adam Kantor been in?

Adam Kantor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Adam Kantor been nominated for?

Adam Kantor has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Darling Grenadine.

What awards has Adam Kantor won?

Adam Kantor has won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Darling Grenadine.

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