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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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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]

Princeton [Replacement]

Rod [Replacement]

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

[Replacement]

Movies

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

TV Shows

High Potential
[ 2024-2025 ] Spencer Wallace

Awards and Nominations


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

Adam Kantor, Darling Grenadine

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News


Tickets on Sale for FOOTLOOSE at The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University has revealed that tickets will go on sale on November 3rd for its 83rd production, Footloose. Learn more here!
Ana Gasteyer, Mary Louise Parker, Ethan Slater and More Set for BROADWAY IN BATTERY PARK CITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Ana Gasteyer, Mary Louise Parker, and more will take part in Broadway in Battery Park City. Learn more about the event here and see how to purchase tickets!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 27, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Tops the Grosses and More
by - Aug 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Christy Altomare, Adam Kantor and Voltaire Wade-Greene Sing New Sheik/Jarrow Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Noir, a new musical from Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow, directed by Darko Tresnjak and choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia, has released videos showcasing five songs from the show. See the videos heere!
Margaret Cho, Marc Kudisch and More to be Featured in Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Theatre Aspen has revealed the six new works selected for the sixth annual Solo Flights Festival, the yearly developmental festival of one-person shows bringing lauded creatives to the Aspen area. Learn more!
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GINGER TWINSIES
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 25, 2025

You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. 
Melba Moore Joins Long Island Musical Theatre Summer Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Long Island Musical Theatre Festival (LIMTF) will return to Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center this summer, welcoming Broadway legend Melba Moore as its 2025 Broadway Guest Artist.
Review: SING HAPPY! at 92NY Overflows with Kander & Ebb Treats
by Rob Lester - Jun 2, 2025

Lyrics & Lyricists celebrate and examine Kander & Ebb's work with one final performance June 2 at 7 pm. This production deserves to move. Its talent is full of that quality the team wrote about as in their score for Chicago: CLASS!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 27, 2025
by - May 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Interview: Honoree Jeremy Katz on NIGHT OF 1000 JUDYS¿ Benefit for LGBT+ Youth at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 20, 2025

The Executive Producer and talent manager talks about the importance of positive representations in the media and why events like the 6/2 benefit at Joe's Pub matter more now than ever.
Adam Kantor, Kyla Stone and More to Star in CAMELOT at Pittsburgh CLO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Pittsburgh CLO has revealed the cast of Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT launching the 2025 PNC Summer of Musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Lea DeLaria, NaTasha Yvette Williams and More to Headline 13th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Grammy winner and Tony nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams, SAG Award winner Lea DeLaria, and more will headline the 13th annual Night of a Thousand Judys at Joe's Pub. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: TOM KITT & FRIENDS at 54 Below the 2025 Residency To See
by Stephen Mosher - May 3, 2025

Continuing his not-so-slow burn of a successful concert series, Tom Kitt and his friends bring their A-Game to their most recent show.
Kate Baldwin, Santino Fontana, Judy Kuhn & More Join CLASSICS UP CLOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Classic Stage Company will present Classics Up Close: The Musical World of Bock & Harnick, a benefit concert directed by Daniel Goldstein. Learn more and see how to attend.
Kerry Butler, John Bolton & More Set for DIRTY LITTLE SECRET reading
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Dirty Little Secret will receive an industry presentation in New York City.  Dirty Little Secret is a new musical based on a true story. Learn more about the production here!
A Brief History of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 23, 2025

This time, the reader question was: The Last 5 Years makes its Broadway debut this spring… but everyone you know already has the show memorized. How did that happen? Tepper unpacks the history of the beloved show.
Adam Kantor, Caroline Aaron and More to Star in THE ROSENBERGS Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Midnight Theatricals will present a private, by-invitation only industry presentation of The Rosenbergs a new play by S. Asher Gelman. See who is starring and learn more about the reading!
Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 11, 2025

The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway. Check out photos from opening night here and learn more about the show!
Additional Productions and Cast Members Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Three new productions have joined Williamstown Theatre Festival as passes go on sale to donors. Learn more about the programming and see how to attend the Festival.
Review: 54 CELEBRATES FRENCH WOODS Was A Joyous Evening at 54 Below
by Analisa Bell - Mar 10, 2025

Cabaret troupe member Caroline Sorokoff said, 'Everything at French Woods feels like family!” And that warm, fuzzy feeling of family echoed on throughout the night at the 2/28 show.

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?

and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Darling Grenadine.

What awards has Adam Kantor won?

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

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