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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.

Paul Adams STAGE CREDITS

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Lincoln Center Revival, 1966
Man with Guitar

Male Singer

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1936
Orderly Officer

Paul Adams Productions

 
[Broadway, 1986]
Stage Manager

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DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

SEX WORK/SEX PLAY By Caytha Jentis To Have Off-Broadway World Premiere in September

Don't miss the Off-Broadway world premiere of Sex Work/Sex Play, a hilarious comedy by Caytha Jentis. Join the divorced Brooklyn Mom, porn stars, and others as they navigate modern relationships, work, and their own sexuality.

Emerging Artists Theatre To Premiere Three New Off-Broadway Plays Running In Repertory September 4 To October 29

The award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary, has announced three new Off-Broadway plays having their World Premiere this fall at the 28th Street Theatre (also known as TADA). The two month engagement will feature the following plays running in repertory: Anne Being Frank by Ron Elisha, Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams, and Sex Work Sex Play by Caytha Jentis.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run October 30th through November 19th at the 28th Street Theater (TADA Theater) in the Flatiron district.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Lineup For Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is kicking off their 30th anniversary season by changing the name of their bi-annual New Work Series to Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The company will also return to premiering new works Off-Broadway in Fall 2023.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Spring Bi-Annual New Work Series In Manhattan

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions of polished works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS), which is scheduled to run March 6 through March 26 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district. The Fall New Work Series was a critic's pick in The New York Times and Time Out New York and featured 70 new works with over 450 artists participating. In January EAT will begin its 30th season of presenting new work.

70 New Shows Showcased Over 4 Weeks At Emerging Artists Theatre's NEW WORK SERIES

Seventy diverse new works including musicals, short and full length plays, dance, cabaret, and solo shows will be showcased at Emerging Artists Theatre's bi-annual New Work Series (NWS).

Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer Release New Album 'Sanctuary'

Following on from their previous successful collaborations including “Imaginings” (Winner, ZMR's Instrumental Album of the year) and “Deeper Imaginings” (nominated for both Zone and Independent Music Awards), Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer now bring us “Sanctuary,” nine new pieces borne out of their own.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall New Work Series

Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Fall New Work Series which is scheduled to run October 3rd through October 23rd at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district.

Beth Jucovy's DANCE VISIONS NY Comes to TADA This Weekend

Beth Jucovy's 'Morning Afternoon Evening,' a holistic artwork encompassing dance, theater and music and background film, brings to life the imagery and ideas expressed in a lyrical and symbolic poem written by the creator's daughter Kyra Jucovy.  Part of the Emerging Artists Theatre's New Work Series at the TADA Theater, 15 West 28th Street, NYC. 

Paul Adams 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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