Adam Rapp
Latest News on Adam Rapp:
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Dec 3, 2025)
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox This Winter (Dec 2, 2025)
Holden Street Theatres To Launch Its 2026 Season With Four Mainstage Productions And A New Era Of Programming (Nov 25, 2025)
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Dec 3, 2025)
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox This Winter (Dec 2, 2025)
Holden Street Theatres To Launch Its 2026 Season With Four Mainstage Productions And A New Era Of Programming (Nov 25, 2025)
BIO
Adam Rapp is an award-winning playwright and director. He is the author of numerous plays, which include Nocturne (American Repertory Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, The Almeida, London, The Traverse, Edinburgh), Faster (Rattlestick), Animals & Plants (A.R.T.), Finer Noble Gases(26th Humana Festival, Rattlestick, Edinburgh Fringe, The Bush, London), Stone Cold Dead Serious(A.R.T., Edge Theatre), Blackbird (The Bush, London; Edge Theatre), Gompers (Pittsburgh City Theatre, The Arcola, London), Essential Self-Defense (Playwrights Horizons/Edge Theatre), American Sligo(Rattlestick), Bingo with the Indians (The Flea), Kindness (Playwrights Horizons), The Metal Children (The Vineyard), The Hallway Trilogy (Rattlestick), The Edge of Our Bodies (36thHumana Festival), Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling (The Atlantic), Wolf in the River (The Flea), The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois(The Atlantic), and Red Light Winter (Steppenwolf, Scott Rudin Productions at Barrow Street Theatre), for which he won Chicago's Jeff Award for Best New Work, an OBIE, and was named a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize.
In addition to helming his own work, he directed the world premiere of Karen O's psycho opera, Stop the Virgens, for The Creators Project at St. Ann's Warehouse, which was then selected for The Vivid Live Festival, where it sold out the Sydney Opera House for six performances. He also directed Sam Shepard's True West at Actors Theatre of Louisville, which went on to be named one of the 2012 Best Moments in Culture by Louisville's N.P.R. affiliate, WFPL. His production of Finer Noble Gases garnered a Fringe First Award at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he received The List's Best Newcomer Prize.
His playwriting honors include Boston's Elliot Norton Award, The Helen Merrill Prize, The 2006 Princess Grace Statue, a Lucille Lortel Playwright's Fellowship, The Benjamin H. Danks Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation Award.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical
Adam Rapp, The Outsiders
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music for a Play
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Obie Awards - 2007 - Voice Judges
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Obie Awards - 2006 - Special Citations
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2006 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2006 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Adam Rapp, Red Light Winter
Videos
Video: Danya Taymor and Emma Pittman Talk THE OUTSIDERS on Good Morning America
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-04 14:12:51
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Cast and Composers Perform 'Far Away From Tulsa' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-12 09:07:16
Video: Watch the 'Hoods Turned Heroes' Music Video From THE OUTSIDERS
by Michael Major - 2024-10-15 10:52:16
Video: Brody Grant & Emma Pittman Sing 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-09 14:26:28
Video: Joshua Boone Records 'Little Brother' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:18:24
Exclusive: How THE OUTSIDERS Went from Great Book to Great Musical
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-06-08 16:00:20
Video: Watch Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne Perform 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-05-23 13:32:54
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-14 10:54:58
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for AMERICAN RUST, Coming Soon to Showtime
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-07-23 11:45:35
VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon Was Offered a Cameo in ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-23 20:19:46
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE SOUND INSIDE with Mary-Louise Parker, Will Hochman & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-10-18 12:31:00
VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Says the Relationship in THE SOUND INSIDE 'Defies Description'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-04 15:01:47
TV: Mary-Louise Parker & Will Hochman Explain What THE SOUND INSIDE is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-09-24 13:51:57
VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Starring on Broadway in THE SOUND INSIDE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-20 10:41:13
VIDEO: Watch Mary-Louise Parker in New Trailer for THE SOUND INSIDE
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-12 12:10:34
News
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 3, 2025
Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Together, the Greasers fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that doesn't accept them.
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 3, 2025
Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Together, the Greasers fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that doesn't accept them.
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
THE OUTSIDERS North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Outsiders is the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
THE OUTSIDERS North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Outsiders is the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Holden Street Theatres To Launch Its 2026 Season With Four Mainstage Productions And A New Era Of Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Holden Street Theatres will launch its 2026 Season with an ambitious slate of new work, South Australian premieres, and major artistic appointments that signal a bold new chapter for the Adelaide venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Holden Street Theatres will launch its 2026 Season with an ambitious slate of new work, South Australian premieres, and major artistic appointments that signal a bold new chapter for the Adelaide venue.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Nov 19, 2025
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 film, this Tony-award winning musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by folk band Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance.
by Jonathan Netek - Nov 19, 2025
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 film, this Tony-award winning musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by folk band Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance.
Photos: The New Group Hosts TEASE Event To Announce Move To The Theater At St. Clement’s
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The New Group hosted its “Tease” event on Monday, offering a preview of the company’s upcoming season. The evening also marked the announcement of the company’s move to The Theater at St. Clement’s. See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The New Group hosted its “Tease” event on Monday, offering a preview of the company’s upcoming season. The evening also marked the announcement of the company’s move to The Theater at St. Clement’s. See photos from the event.
THE ADDING MACHINE and More Set For The New Group 2026 Season at at The Theater at St. Clement's
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
The New Group has announced the move to its new home at The Theater at St. Clement’s, one of the original venues of the Off-Broadway movement. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
The New Group has announced the move to its new home at The Theater at St. Clement’s, one of the original venues of the Off-Broadway movement. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Embarks on National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
The North American Tour of The Outsiders is now underway. The tour launched at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in September. Read the reviews for the tour so far here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
The North American Tour of The Outsiders is now underway. The tour launched at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in September. Read the reviews for the tour so far here!
THE OUTSIDERS Tickets On Sale This Week At The Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS go on sale October 31 for its Providence Performing Arts Center engagement, running April 14–19, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS go on sale October 31 for its Providence Performing Arts Center engagement, running April 14–19, 2026.
THE OUTSIDERS To Make Its Canadian Premiere At The Princess Of Wales Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of The Outsiders at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from June 17–July 26, 2026. The Tony Award-winning musical, based on S.E. Hinton’s classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of The Outsiders at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from June 17–July 26, 2026. The Tony Award-winning musical, based on S.E. Hinton’s classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film.
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS National Tour in Boston Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Single tickets for the Boston engagement of the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are now on sale to the public.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Single tickets for the Boston engagement of the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are now on sale to the public.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 23, 2025
S.E. Hinton was just fifteen years old when she began her now-seminal novel The Outsiders. Inspired by her experiences growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the book became a defining work of young adult literature and has been taught in middle schools across the country for decades.
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 23, 2025
S.E. Hinton was just fifteen years old when she began her now-seminal novel The Outsiders. Inspired by her experiences growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the book became a defining work of young adult literature and has been taught in middle schools across the country for decades.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE OUTSIDERS at Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Proctors has announced that single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will go on sale this week.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Proctors has announced that single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will go on sale this week.
Victor Carrillo Tracey To Play 'Sodapop Curtis' in THE OUTSIDERS for a Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
Original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will take on the role “Sodapop Curtis” in The Outsiders for a limited time. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
Original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will take on the role “Sodapop Curtis” in The Outsiders for a limited time. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS at The Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Single tickets for the Ohio Theaatre engagement of Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are on sale now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Single tickets for the Ohio Theaatre engagement of Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are on sale now.
THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
The Outsiders announced that a new block of tickets has been released for the Broadway production at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Tickets are now on sale and group reservations are being accepted through September 13, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
The Outsiders announced that a new block of tickets has been released for the Broadway production at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Tickets are now on sale and group reservations are being accepted through September 13, 2026.
Exclusive: First Look at THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025
Get an exclusive first look at national tour of the Tony-winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, in these production photos — the Tony-winning musical launched in Buffalo and will officially open October 8 in Tulsa.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025
Get an exclusive first look at national tour of the Tony-winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, in these production photos — the Tony-winning musical launched in Buffalo and will officially open October 8 in Tulsa.
Works & Process At Guggenheim to Present THE NIGHT FAWN By Adam Rapp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025
Works & Process will present a reading of The Night Fawn by Adam Rapp, from the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025
Works & Process will present a reading of The Night Fawn by Adam Rapp, from the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 30, 2025 - HADESTOWN Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Sep 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Adam Rapp, Tom Kitt and More Will Bring New Projects to the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has just announced its fall slate of developmental programming, furthering its commitment to expand its support of new work outside of its traditional summer season. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has just announced its fall slate of developmental programming, furthering its commitment to expand its support of new work outside of its traditional summer season. We have all of the details here!
THE OUTSIDERS Comes to Theatre Tulsa
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The North American tour of The Outsiders will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The North American tour of The Outsiders will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Adam Rapp written?
Adam Rapp has written 12 shows including Nocturne (Playwright), Faster (Playwright), Red Light Winter (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2006 (Playwright), Essential Self-Defense (Playwright), Kindness (Playwright), Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling (Playwright), Through The Yellow Hour (Playwright), The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois (Playwright), The Edge of Our Bodies (Playwright), The Sound Inside (Playwright), The Outsiders (Book).
What awards has Adam Rapp been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Sound Inside, Outstanding Music for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Essential Self-Defense, Voice Judges (Obie Awards), Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Red Light Winter, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Red Light Winter , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Red Light Winter and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Red Light Winter.
What awards has Adam Rapp won?
Adam Rapp has won Voice Judges (Obie Awards) and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Red Light Winter.
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