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Adam Pascal

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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BIO

ADAM PASCAL, recently returned to Broadway for a stint in the new hit musical, Pretty Woman a role he then played on tour. He also originated the role of 'Chad" in the Broadway musical Disaster! and starred on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical" Memphis, followed by a stint as "Billy Flynn" in the Tony Award-winning musical Chicago. Before helming the National tour of Something Rotten!, Adam starred in the musical on Broadway. Adam was born in the Bronx and raised in Syosset, New York. He started singing in various rock bands when he was 12, playing the local New York club scene for many years, and has been singing in bands, as a solo artist, in movies, or on the Broadway stage ever since.



He tried out for the then-unknown, off-Broadway production of Rent in 1996. He landed the role of Roger Davis and was nominated for a 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor, and winning a Drama League and Obie award for his performance as Roger. The show went on to become a worldwide success and one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. In 1997 He reprised the role of Roger (the first of several times he would do so) for the West End premiere of Rent. Adam's career expanded to the big screen during 1998, in the independent film SLC Punk! In 2000, Adam was cast as Radames in Elton John and Tim Rice's new Broadway musical Aida, for which he received a Drama League award. He starred in the production for over three years. Adam once again visited the Broadway stage in 2003, this time, as the final Emcee in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall production of Cabaret at Studio 54. Also during that time Adam was cast alongside Jack Black, as Theo, the lead singer of "No Vacancy" in 2003"s School of Rock.
Adam reprised the role of Roger in the 2005 movie version of Rent and helped bring a new generation of fans to the Broadway show and its music. Adam's journey with Rent finally came to conclusion when in 2009, he reprised the role one last time alongside Anthony Rapp, in "Rent The Broadway Tour," which traveled through the U.S. as well as Japan and South Korea. Arriving in London in 2008, Adam played the role of Freddie Trumper in the Tim Rice/Abba Musical Chess, alongside Josh Groban, and Idina Menzel for two sold-out performances at The Royal Albert Hall. The DVD is currently on sale worldwide. Adam has two solo CDs on Sh-k-boom Records and an album with Anthony Rapp of their live "Acoustically Speaking" concert.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2020
Edward Lewis


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2017
Shakespeare


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Chad


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
William Shakespeare [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Huey [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[US Tour]
The Broadway Tour [National Tour], 2009
Roger Davis


[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006


[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Roger


[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

Other Roles

Performer

Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer


[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Storyteller


[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Freddie


[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Radames [Replacement]


[Replacement]



[Replacement]

[Replacement]


[West End]
London Production, 1998
Roger Davis


[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis


[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]



[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996




Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Producer

Movies

SLC Punk!
[ 1998 ] Eddie
School of Rock
[ 2003 ] Theo
Temptation
[ 2004 ] Nicholi
Rent
[ 2005 ] Roger Davis
Goyband
[ 2008 ] Bobby
Wild About Harry
[ 2009 ] Theo
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
[ 2016 ] Eddie
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
[ 2016 ] The Agent
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday' Legend
Escaping Ohio
[ 2022 ] Rick

TV Shows

Cold Case
Dennis Hofferman
Sanders Shorts
Singer
Rent: Live
The Original Broadway Cast
Hawkeye
Lead New Yorker

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Adam Pascal, Rent


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

Adam Pascal, Rent

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Adam Pascal , Rent

Videos

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by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2025

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Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Hell's Kitchen Tony-winner Kecia Lewis singing 'Right Hand Man' and 'One Last Time' from Hamilton at MISCAST25. In this video, Lewis takes on the role of George Washington.
Special Offer: ADAM PASCAL & ANTHONY RAPP at 54 Below
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 13, 2025

Save 25% on tickets to Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp at 54 Below! Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original stars of RENT, return to 54 Below by popular demand in their hit duo show, this time with some brand new exciting songs added! In this special 10-performance engagement, Adam and Anthony bring their friendship and history together for an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories and fun.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp & More
by Joey Mervis - Jun 10, 2025

Summer is coming and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp ('Seasons of Love'), Melissa Errico ('Good Thing Going'), and Linda Eder ('You Go to My Head').
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by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 9, 2025

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by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Gypsy star Jordan Tyson singing 'Strangers Like Me' from the musical Tarzan at MISCAST25. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
CHESS Returns to Broadway: Everything You Need to Know About the Iconic Musical
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2025

It's been over three decades since a fully performed production of Chess has been seen on a Broadway stage. While many of its songs have become beloved standards, the show's plot remains largely unknown to today's audiences. With months until performances begin, study up on everything you need to know about Chess. 
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by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

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by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

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아론 í"이í, 레아 미셸 & 니콜라스 í리스íí가 브로"웨이 ®지컬 CHESS를 이끕니다 " í보 영상 보기
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mira el video promocional
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

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by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

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Video: Cole Escola Performs 'Iowa Stubborn' at MCC MISCAST25
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adam Pascal been in?

Adam Pascal has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Adam Pascal been in?

Adam Pascal has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Adam Pascal's first West End show?

Adam Pascal's first West End show was Rent which opened in 1998

What awards has Adam Pascal been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rent, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rent and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.

What awards has Adam Pascal won?

Adam Pascal won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Rent.

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