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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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Ordinary Days
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Scotland, PA
Composer
Lyricist
Ethan Frome
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lyrics

Adam Gwon, All the World's a Stage

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics

Adam Gwon, Scotland, PA


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- 2011 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Kate Douglas and Grace McLean's HAG Selected for SIGWORKS: MUSICAL THEATER LAB Photo
Kate Douglas and Grace McLean's HAG Selected for SIGWORKS: MUSICAL THEATER LAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed that hag, a new musical with book and lyrics by Kate Douglas (The Apiary) and music and lyrics by Grace McLean (In the Green), has been selected for the 2025 SigWorks: Musical Theater Lab.
Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive At Photo
Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive At Snow Pond Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced applications are open for the 2026 JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2026.
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards Photo
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE Photo
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 16, 2025

Adam Gwon Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now Photo
Adam Gwon Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Award-winning musical theatre writer Adam Gwon will offer a Master Class next week as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, Company) will kick off the holiday season in style with “Let Your Heart Be Light” — a one-night-only concert at the intimate Laurie Beechman Theater.
Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award Photo
Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.
Photos: Primary Stages Honors Thom Sesma And Mickey Rolfe At 2025 Fall Gala Photo
Photos: Primary Stages Honors Thom Sesma And Mickey Rolfe At 2025 Fall Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

Primary Stages hosted its 2025 Fall Gala on Monday, October 20, at Sony Hall, honoring Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. See photos of the event.
Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Photo
Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!
Keen Company 2025"2026 Season To Include New MIXTAPE SERIES and More Photo
Keen Company 2025"2026 Season To Include New MIXTAPE SERIES and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Keen Company’s 2025–2026 season will feature the debut of its Mixtape Series—four one-night-only events curated by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, Adam Gwon, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mona Mansour.
TEA WITH G Comes to Theater 555 Photo
TEA WITH G Comes to Theater 555
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

 Theatre Now New York will present a one-night-only performance of Tea with G. Featuring Deborah Berenson as tea etiquette instructor Georgina Grace (a combination of Mary Poppins and Dame Edna) and Mark Schenfisch as her much harassed accompanist.
Thom Sesma & Mickey Rolfe to be Honored at the Primary Stages 2025 Fall Gala Photo
Thom Sesma & Mickey Rolfe to be Honored at the Primary Stages 2025 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

PRIMARY STAGES' 2025 Fall Gala will honor Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. Learn more!
Review: Faith Kasparian Shines In LAW OF IMAGINATION at Don't Tell Mama Photo
Review: Faith Kasparian Shines In LAW OF IMAGINATION at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Sep 16, 2025

On 9/10, cabaret fans were treated to LAW OF IMAGINATION, Kasparian’s delightful, heartfelt one-woman show, directed with savvy warmth by Tony Award-winner Faith Prince, and supported by the playful, precise musical direction of Bobby Peaco.
Latté Da Accepting Applications for $20k Next Generation Commission in Support of BI Photo
Latté Da Accepting Applications for $20k Next Generation Commission in Support of BIPOC and Women Artists
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

Theater Latté Da has announced it is accepting applications through October 15, 2025, for its NEXT Generation Commission, an opportunity that supports the creation and development of new musical theater projects by individual artists or teams including women and BIPOC artists.
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Creative Teams For 37th Annual Festiv Photo
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Creative Teams For 37th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the creative teams and emerging artist participants for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, 2025, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Theatre Now's Industry Nights Return Photo
Theatre Now's Industry Nights Return
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

​​​​​​​Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights return with a Master Class given by award-winning writer Julia Jordan (Murder Ballad, Bernice Bobs Her Hair) on September 22nd at 6:30pm.
Off-Broadway Musicals Making a Comeback: Inside the Trend of Revivals Photo
Off-Broadway Musicals Making a Comeback: Inside the Trend of Revivals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 7, 2025

Heathers is currently playing to sold out crowds at New World Stages, the off-Broadway complex on 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. It’s a New York City return for the teen musical with a relatively short turn-around time since the original off-Broadway premiere of Heathers opened in 2014.
Over 700 Artists and Organizations Sign Statement Defending Artistic Freedom Photo
Over 700 Artists and Organizations Sign Statement Defending Artistic Freedom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Over 700 artists and institutions have signed a statement supporting artistic freedom, and pledging to stand with institutions facing political pressure.
Mary Stout, Allyson Tucker, Gregory North To Star In THE SUSTAIN Workshop Photo
Mary Stout, Allyson Tucker, Gregory North To Star In THE SUSTAIN Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

The Sustain, an original musical by Aaron Drescher, Alice Jankell and Pamela Weiler Grayson, will receive 5 developmental workshop presentations at the Sargent Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
Five High Schools Awarded 2025 String Grant From Broadway Licensing Global And Educat Photo
Five High Schools Awarded 2025 String Grant From Broadway Licensing Global And Educational Theatre Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Broadway Licensing Global and the Educational Theatre Foundation have announced five high schools as recipients of the 2025 String Grant. Each school will receive free performance rights and materials to produce the expanded edition of String, the heartfelt musical by Adam Gwon and Sarah Hammond. Productions will take place during the 2025–26 academic year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Adam Gwon written?

Adam Gwon has written 3 shows including Ethan Frome (Composer/Lyricist), Ordinary Days (Lyricist), Scotland, PA (Composer).

What awards has Adam Gwon been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for All the World's a Stage, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Scotland, PA and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Adam Gwon won?

Adam Gwon won the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award for the musical State Fair.

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