Kevin Adams
Four-time Tony winner Kevin Adams has designed SpongeBob SquarePants (Tony nom. ), Head Over Heels, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony and Outer Critics Award), American Idiot (Tony Award), Spring Awakening (Tony Award; Olivier nom for the West End production), Next To Normal (Tony nom), The 39 Steps (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), Hair (Tony nom), Man And Boy, Everyday Rapture, Passing Strange, Take Me Out, A Class Act, Hedda Gabler with Kate Burton, solo shows by Eve Ensler and John Leguizamo.
Date of Birth: June 26, 1962 (64)
Birth Place: Pampa, TX, USA
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BIO
Four-time Tony winner Kevin Adams has designed SpongeBob SquarePants (Tony nom.), Head Over Heels, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony and Outer Critics Award), American Idiot (Tony Award), Spring Awakening (Tony Award; Olivier nom for the West End production), Next To Normal (Tony nom), The 39 Steps (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), Hair (Tony nom), Man And Boy, Everyday Rapture, Passing Strange, Take Me Out, A Class Act, Hedda Gabler with Kate Burton, solo shows by Eve Ensler and John Leguizamo.
Off-Broadway he has worked on the original production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Scottsboro Boys, Rent, Carrie, new work by Edward Albee, Eric Bogosian, Christopher Durang, Richard Greenberg, Tony Kushner, Terrence McNally, Neil Simon, Anna Deveare Smith and Paula Vogel.
His work has also been seen at the Metropolitan Opera, Steppenwolf Theatre, Yale Rep, Berkeley Rep, Donmar Warehouse, and City Center Encores!
On screen, he's worked on Mildred Pierce (HBO), Audra McDonald in concert (Town Hall, Joe's Pub, Lincoln Center), staged concerts featuring Patti Lupone (Gypsy, Candide, Anyone Can Whistle, Sunday in the Park with George and Regina) and Blue Man Group in Las Vegas and the Hollywood Bowl.
For his work off-Broadway he has received an Obie for sustained excellence and two Lucille Lortel awards.
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Awards and Nominations
Kevin Adams, Chess
Kevin Adams, Swept Away
Kevin Adams, Swept Away
Kevin Adams, The Cher Show
Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants
Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
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Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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Kevin Adams, American Idiot
Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
Kevin Adams, The Scottsboro Boys
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Kevin Adams, Hair Jules
Kevin Adams, Hair
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Kevin Adams, Hair
Kevin Adams, Next to Normal
Kevin Adams, Hair
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Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
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Kevin Adams, Passing Strange
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Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening
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Kevin Adams, The Mineola Twins
Kevin Adams, Henry V
Videos
Video: Joy Woods Performs 'Limited Life' From GALILEO; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-14 09:11:27
Video: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - 2026-06-01 09:52:08
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: 'Addio, del passato' from Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-25 13:19:26
Video: First Look at Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-24 12:19:07
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-29 09:56:48
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 09:02:05
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-24 19:19:03
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 11:03:18
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-17 23:02:33
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 05:51:03
News
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Jesse Labelle, an award-winning singer-songwriter who has toured with Elton John and Garth Brooks, will star as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL's North American tour, launching November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
Final tickets have been released for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, following record-breaking sales in Melbourne. The production stars Broadway's Will Swenson in his Australian debut.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play the Citizens Opera House in Boston from March 23 to April 4, 2027, as part of a multi-year North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Ahead of the Broadway premiere of Galileo, an all new video has been released of Joy Woods performing “Limited Life” in a workshop presentation of the musical. Plus, the show's full cast has been announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will make its Lowcountry premiere at North Charleston Performing Arts Center December 8-13. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 14 at 10 AM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) on CD and vinyl, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher from the Imperial Theatre revival.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Additional casting has been announced for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, that will be led by the previously announced Raúl Esparza. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play the Tennessee Performing Arts Center January 5-10 as part of a multi-year North American tour, with tickets going on sale August 28.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released on CD and vinyl next month. Learn more about the album and find out how to pre-order the CD or vinyl version here.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL go on sale Aug. 7 for its Austin premiere at Bass Concert Hall, running Nov. 3-8, 2026.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 18, 2026
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
by Andrew Burrill - Jul 12, 2026
What happens when one of America's greatest songbooks meets Broadway? A BEAUTFIUFL NOISE delivers an emotional portrait of Neil Diamond, led by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani in a production that soars at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Tickets from under $19!
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
An all new teaser has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The teaser gives fans a first look at star Raúl Esparza in the role of the famed astronomer, as well as a first impression of the score. Watch the video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Luka Vonier - Jun 3, 2026
What makes a great Broadway musical? The 2026 Tony nominees for Best Sound Design, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Costume Design have some idea! Watch as they explain in this video.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chess, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl (Drama Desk Awards) for Swept Away, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swept Away, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for American Idiot, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for American Idiot, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hair Jules, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hair, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Hair, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The 39 Steps, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The 39 Steps, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Next to Normal , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Passing Strange , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The 39 Steps, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Spring Awakening, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Some Men, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Mineola Twins and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry V.
Kevin Adams has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. - Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. - Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. - Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for American Idiot (won twice). - Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for American Idiot. - Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Hair. - Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The 39 Steps. - Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The 39 Steps. - Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening. - Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Spring Awakening (won twice). - Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Spring Awakening. - Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Spring Awakening. - Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out. - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards. - Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for The Mineola Twins.
