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BIO

NICK ADAMS was nominated for the 2011 Astaire Award for Best Male Dancer, won two Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards for Favorite Breakthrough Performance and Favorite Diva Performance, and was honored by the American Theater Hall of Fame with a fellowship for his performance in Priscilla. He originated the role of Angelique in the Tony Award winning 2010 revival of La Cage aux Folles. Also on Broadway: A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls, Chicago and The Pirate Queen. TV and Film credits include: Sex and the City 2, An Englishman in New York, "As the World Turns," "Guiding Light," "Dancing with the Stars," "Rosie Live," "The Kennedy Center Honors" and "The Tony Awards." Concerts: Birdland, Erie Philharmonic, Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops. Training: BFA Boston Conservatory. Nick has been featured in several national media outlets including the covers of Dance Spirit and Instinct Magazine.

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STAGE CREDITS

Drag: The Musical Drag: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Alexis Gillmore
Falsettos Falsettos
[US Tour]
US Revival Tour, 2019
Whizzer
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Felicia
Adam
Felicia
Adam
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Adam (Felicia)
La Cage aux Folles La Cage aux Folles
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Angelique
Jean-Michel (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Liver Lips Louie
Ensemble
Liver Lips Louie
Ensemble
The Pirate Queen The Pirate Queen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
A Chorus Line A Chorus Line
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Larry [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Fiyero [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Mary Sunshine (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]

Movies

Strange Lady in Town
[ 1955 ] Billy the Kid
Picnic
[ 1955 ] Bomber
Rebel Without a Cause
[ 1955 ] Chick
Mister Roberts
[ 1955 ] Reber
Our Miss Brooks
[ 1956 ] Gary Nolan
A Strange Adventure
[ 1956 ] Phil Davis
The Last Wagon
[ 1956 ] Ridge
Fury at Showdown
[ 1957 ] Tracy Mitchell
Teacher's Pet
[ 1958 ] Barney Kovac
Sing Boy Sing
[ 1958 ] C.K. Judd
No Time for Sergeants
[ 1958 ] Pvt. Ben Whitledge
The FBI Story
[ 1959 ] John GilbertJackGraham
Pillow Talk
[ 1959 ] Tony Walters
The Interns
[ 1962 ] Dr. Sid Lackland
Hell Is for Heroes
[ 1962 ] Homer Janeczek
Twilight of Honor
[ 1963 ] Ben Brown
The Hook
[ 1963 ] Pvt. V.R. Hackett
The Young Lovers
[ 1964 ] Tarragoo
Young Dillinger
[ 1965 ] John Dillinger
Die, Monster, Die!
[ 1965 ] Stephen Reinhart
Mosby's Marauders
[ 1967 ] Sgt. Gregg
Fever Heat
[ 1968 ] Ace Jones
Mission Mars
[ 1968 ] Nick Grant
Los asesinos
[ 1968 ] Shannon

TV Shows

The Wild Wild West
Sheriff Dave Cord, Prince

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Nick Adams, Drag: The Musical

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BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema Photo
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

Claybourne Elder and Sara Jean Ford will perform a selection of traditional and Broadway holiday songs and share some wonderful seasonal stories and laughter through four performances of Broadway's Home for the Holidays in the Cape Cinema.
The Skivvies Return to Joe's Pub for THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW Photo
The Skivvies Return to Joe's Pub for THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

This weekend, The Skivvies return to Joe's Pub for their annual Rocky Horror Skivvies Show, playing Saturday, November 1 (7pm and 9:30pm) and Sunday, November 2 (6pm at Joes Pub.  
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration Photo
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATI Photo
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the 50th anniversary celebration of A Chorus Line, including Ariana DeBose, Lauren Graham and more. Learn who else is taking part!
Photos: Opening Night Of Crystal Skillman's OPEN At WP Theater Photo
Photos: Opening Night Of Crystal Skillman's OPEN At WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

On Saturday, July 12th Midnight Theatricals in association with The Tank and The Flying Carpet Theatre Company premiered Crystal Skillman's Open at WP Theater. See photos here! 
Tickets On Sale Today For A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Concert Photo
Tickets On Sale Today For A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Tickets will go on sale today for the one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place in July. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Photos: Inside the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Ceremony Photo
Photos: Inside the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Ceremony
by Bruce Glikas - May 28, 2025

Earlier this month, The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out photos here!
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025

The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
Listen: DRAG: THE MUSICAL Live Cast Album Available Now Photo
Listen: DRAG: THE MUSICAL Live Cast Album Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025

In celebration of DRAG: The Musical’s dynamite Off-Broadway run at New World Stages, DRAG: The Musical LIVE (The Cast Recording) is now available. Listen to it here!
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
DRAG: THE MUSICAL Sets Live Cast Album Featuring Liza Minnelli Photo
DRAG: THE MUSICAL Sets Live Cast Album Featuring Liza Minnelli
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

In celebration of DRAG: The Musical’s dynamite off-Broadway run at New World Stages, the team behind the show will release ‘DRAG: The Musical LIVE (The Cast Recording)’ on April 25th.
Photos: Inside Chappell Roan's Visit to DRAG: THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Inside Chappell Roan's Visit to DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 8, 2025

Drag the Musical turned into the Pink Pony Club when pop star Chappell Roan came to see the show! BroadwayWorld was present to capture the moment when the recent Grammy winner greeted Alaska, Nick Adams, and the cast of the Off-Broadway musical.
Photos: Bob The Drag Queen and Nick Smith visit DRAG: THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Bob The Drag Queen and Nick Smith visit DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 13, 2025

Drag performer and RuPaul's Drag Race alum, Bob the Drag Queen, as well as Nick Smith recently paid a visit to Drag: The Musical Off-Broadway. Check out photos here!
Beau Coddou and Dylan Patterson Join the Cast of DRAG: THE MUSICAL Photo
Beau Coddou and Dylan Patterson Join the Cast of DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Beau Coddou and Dylan Patterson will alternate the role of 10-year old Brendan Hutchinson in DRAG: The Musical beginning next week. Learn more about them here!
DRAG: THE MUSICAL Sets Final Performance Date; London Production in the Works Photo
DRAG: THE MUSICAL Sets Final Performance Date; London Production in the Works
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

DRAG: The Musical will play its final performance Off-Broadway on Sunday, April 27, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 215 performances and 24 previews. A London production is currently in the works.
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nick Adams been in?

Nick Adams has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Nick Adams been in?

Nick Adams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nick Adams been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Drag: The Musical.

What awards has Nick Adams won?

Nick Adams won the Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Drag: The Musical.

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