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Birth Place: Mansfield, OH, USA

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Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below


Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.

Richard Kind, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More Join Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE


The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!

Review: ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE delights Sanders Theatre audience


What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season


The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Haines City Theatre


HCT is a small theatre with a big heart, and their production spotlights the show's strengths and weaknesses.

Feature: BROADWAY BOUND Shares Rare Songs & Behind-the-Scenes Tales at 54 Below


Not every musical setting sails for Broadway finds a smooth trip or arrives at its destination. Some sink. But why? Was it the wrong captain or just stormy seas? Many carried marvelous musical cargo. Robert W. Schneider explores the reasons in his BROADWAY BOUND podcast. His next live edition of Broadway Bound is March 5th at 54 Below.

Previews: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Haines City Theatre


Directed by Chris Walsh and choreographed by Zan Raynor, the colossal cast features Michael DeWolf, Annaliese Bradford, Kristina Marier, Jeremiah Pyle, Kyle Carothers, Teralyn Mergillano, Arlene Pijuan, Ben Tague, Stephanie Ackley Taylor, Tucker Martinez, Wayne Kober, and the ensemble of Madeline Abbott, Madilyn Reed Brown, Mickey Brown, Michelle Dissler, Miles Dissler, Krystalyn Drown, Dare Higgins, Kirstie Kelly, Cheri Kober, Andrew Martinez, Alicia Raulerson, Varaylas Smith, Emma Sparks, Bri Stuart, Max Legendary Wells.

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE


Christian Borlw, Krysta Rodrigues, and Ephraim Sykes will lead The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. With direction by Marc Bruni, check out the cast and find out how to get tickets for the production which runs in June 2024.

Lea Salonga, Gavin Creel, Vanessa Williams, Brian d'Arcy James & More Set for MISCAST24


MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!

OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!


Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

Feature: Meet Charles Kirsch: Broadway's BFF With A Mission... And With Shows - Part One


Presenter of variety shows with Broadway stars and podcast 'Backstage Babble' interviewER becomes our interviewEE as we learn about his early start, the current agenda of activities, and look forward to a future celebrating theatre's past (his favorite pastime---and job).

BYE BYE BIRDIE to be Presented At MCCC's Kelsey Theatre This Summer


Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre will present 'Bye Bye Birdie,' a production that promises to captivate and entertain theater enthusiasts of all ages from July 28 through Aug. 6.

Review: CHARLES STROUSE'S 95th BIRTHDAY SHOW! at 54 Below Shares Legendary Theatrical Legacy


How can you fit Broadway composer Charles Strouse’s entire career into a 90-minute show?

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Batesville Community Theatre


What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Batesville Community Theatre?

See Chita Rivera, Cabarets, Drag Shows and More at Olney Outdoors This Summer


Olney Theatre Center has unveiled its summer schedule of 30 events on its newly renovated Root Family Stage at Omi’s Pavilion. 

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Hale Centre Theatre


Director/choreographer Cambrian James delivers a nostalgically delightful production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, featuring a knockout performance by Michala Montaño as Rosie. At Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert AZ through July 1.

Review: CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE WITH SPECIAL GUEST, BROADWAY FAVORITE GEORGE DVORSKY at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA


What did our critic think of CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE WITH SPECIAL GUEST, BROADWAY FAVORITE GEORGE DVORSKY at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?

Photos: Penny Fuller & Anita Gillette Return To Birdland With 'Sin Twisters: The Next Frontier!'


Two of Broadway’s most beloved performers, Anita Gillette and Penny Fuller, took to the stage at Birdland on Monday, April 17 for their latest song and story compilation: “Sin Twisters: The Next Frontier.”

Eisemann Center Presents CHITA RIVERA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE, June 23


Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique concert event, coming to the Eisemann Center on Friday, June 23 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall.

CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE is Coming to North Shore Music Theatre in May


Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE, a unique concert event coming to North Shore Music Theatre on Sunday, May 7 at 2pm with special guest George Dvorsky.

Lee Adams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lee Adams written?

Lee Adams has written 14 shows including Catch a Star (Lyricist), Bye Bye Birdie (Lyricist), All American (Lyricist), Hello, Dolly! (Composer/Lyricist), Golden Boy (Lyricist), It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (Lyricist), Applause (Lyricist), I and Albert (Lyricist), By Strouse (Lyricist), A Broadway Musical (Lyricist), Bring Back Birdie (Lyricist), Ain't Broadway Grand (Bookwriter), Marty (Lyricist), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Lyricist).

What awards has Lee Adams been nominated for?

Lee Adams has been nominated for the Best Musical Tony Award for "Applause."

What awards has Lee Adams won?

Lee Adams won the Tony Award for Best Musical for "Applause."

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