Adam Schlesinger
Latest News on Adam Schlesinger:
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Casts Rachel Bloom (Jul 21, 2025)
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL (May 2, 2025)
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER (Mar 12, 2025)
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Casts Rachel Bloom (Jul 21, 2025)
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL (May 2, 2025)
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER (Mar 12, 2025)
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lyrics
Adam Schlesinger, The Bedwetter
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding New Score
Adam Schlesinger, The Bedwetter
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adam Schlesinger, Cry-Baby
Videos
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER
by Michael Major - 2025-03-12 09:50:51
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-26 06:43:54
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-11 15:14:18
VIDEO: Fran Drescher Chats About THE NANNY Broadway Musical on THE VIEW!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-06-09 16:44:33
VIDEO: Rachel Bloom Says She Sang a Song from SPACE JAM During Labor
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-11-18 09:31:04
VIDEO: Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum Perform 'Screw Loose' from Cry-Baby on Theater Talk
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-01 21:39:21
TV Exclusive: Rachel Bloom Brings Her Crazy Ex-citing Musical Comedy to the American Songbook Series!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-18 13:00:47
VIDEO: Brooklyn's FEVER HIGH Release New Video For GOOD ADVICE Featuring Jeff Goldblum
by Macon Prickett - 2018-02-07 12:25:34
TV: Rachel Bloom and Adam Schlesinger Sing from the New Season of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-11-07 11:20:46
STAGE TUBE: Scarlett Johansson and Barry Manilow Sing Catchy Duet for Charity
by Stage Tube - 2015-11-30 20:36:59
STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris's Tony Awards Recap Song- Lyrics, Credits & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-06-11 13:13:45
STAGE TUBE: Tony Awards Opening Number- Lyrics, Credits & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-06-11 12:53:45
STAGE TUBE: Jane Lynch Opens the Emmys with 'TV is a Vast Wonderland!'
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-09-19 10:22:39
News
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Casts Rachel Bloom
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Drama Desk nominee Rachel Bloom has joined the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which recently began production. She will appear alongside the newly announced Patrick Brammall, as well as Broadway favorites Conrad Ricamora and Helen J. Shen.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Drama Desk nominee Rachel Bloom has joined the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which recently began production. She will appear alongside the newly announced Patrick Brammall, as well as Broadway favorites Conrad Ricamora and Helen J. Shen.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - May 2, 2025
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause – truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world.
by Jerri Shafer - May 2, 2025
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause – truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world.
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025
Watch a video of Shoshana Bean performing 'You Can't Fix Her' in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter. The musical features music by Adam Schlesinger, lyrics by Silverman and Schlesinger, and additional music and lyrics David Yazbek.
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025
Watch a video of Shoshana Bean performing 'You Can't Fix Her' in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter. The musical features music by Adam Schlesinger, lyrics by Silverman and Schlesinger, and additional music and lyrics David Yazbek.
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For CRY-BABY at the Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The company and band for Cry-Baby, The Musical played together for the first time at their Sitzprobe this week, as seen in a new video released by Arcola Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The company and band for Cry-Baby, The Musical played together for the first time at their Sitzprobe this week, as seen in a new video released by Arcola Theatre.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season.
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Dara Homer - Feb 15, 2025
Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.
by Dara Homer - Feb 15, 2025
Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
Spotlight: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 9, 2025
Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter at Arena Stage – You'll Laugh So Hard You'll...Well...You'll See... Ten-year-old Sarah faces a new school, her parents’ divorce, and an embarrassing secret you’ll never guess (unless you read the title) as Emmy winner Silverman’s bestselling memoir comes to life in The Bedwetter - A New Musical.
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 9, 2025
Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter at Arena Stage – You'll Laugh So Hard You'll...Well...You'll See... Ten-year-old Sarah faces a new school, her parents’ divorce, and an embarrassing secret you’ll never guess (unless you read the title) as Emmy winner Silverman’s bestselling memoir comes to life in The Bedwetter - A New Musical.
Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Premiere of CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
Arcola Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cry-Baby, The Musical. The 17-strong cast is the largest ensemble for a production in the theatre’s history.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
Arcola Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cry-Baby, The Musical. The 17-strong cast is the largest ensemble for a production in the theatre’s history.
Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New York Festival Of Song to Present 15th Annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024
Experience the 15th annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! by the New York Festival of Song at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, featuring Yuletide songs by Jewish composers. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024
Experience the 15th annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! by the New York Festival of Song at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, featuring Yuletide songs by Jewish composers. Learn how to attend.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31, 2024
by - Oct 31, 2024
Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 31, 2024
Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Bloom Returns to TV With New ABC Comedy DO YOU WANT KIDS?
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024
Drama Desk nominee Rachel Bloom is set to star in a new comedy series Do You Want Kids? for ABC. Bloom will also write the series along with her husband Dan Gregor.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024
Drama Desk nominee Rachel Bloom is set to star in a new comedy series Do You Want Kids? for ABC. Bloom will also write the series along with her husband Dan Gregor.
How Often Do Broadway Writing Teams Share Credits?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 29, 2024
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 29, 2024
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics?
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Rachel Bloom's DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW To Begin Streaming In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Rachel Bloom's Drama Desk Award-nominated comedy show, Death, Let Me Do My Show, will begin streaming next month on Netflix.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Rachel Bloom's Drama Desk Award-nominated comedy show, Death, Let Me Do My Show, will begin streaming next month on Netflix.
Rachel Bloom & Matthew Morrison to Join REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024
Rachel Bloom and Matthew Morrison will join Reefer Madness the Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024
Rachel Bloom and Matthew Morrison will join Reefer Madness the Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Adam Schlesinger written?
Adam Schlesinger has written 3 shows including Cry-Baby (Composer), The Nanny: A New Musical (Music), The Bedwetter (Lyrics).
What awards has Adam Schlesinger been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bedwetter, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Bedwetter and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Cry-Baby.
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