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Kevin Adams

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

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl

Kevin Adams, Swept Away

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Swept Away

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, The Cher Show

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin AdamsSpring Awakening

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The Scottsboro Boys


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The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot


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The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, American Idiot


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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, American Idiot

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical

Kevin AdamsHair Jules

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Hair


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The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Hair

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Hair


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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Next to Normal

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Passing Strange


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Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Some Men


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

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Obie Awards - 2002 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

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The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, The Mineola Twins

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kevin Adams, Henry V

Videos

News


Tickets to A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Chrysler Hall on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6. Learn more about the production here!
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025

Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025

The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the concert here, featuring the show's original Broadway cast!
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Mar 20, 2025

What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center?
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center
by Sabrina Wallace - Mar 6, 2025

Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Madison, Wis., premiere at Overture Center. A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became an American rock icon.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE San Diego Premiere On Sale Now At The Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Friday, February 14 at 10 AM. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its San Diego premiere at the San Diego Civic Theatre Tuesday, May 27 – Sunday, June 1.
Review: A Dazzling, Sparkling, Spectacle, Makes A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 14, 2025

A Beautiful Noise is a Jukebox musical centered around Neil Diamond’s life, times, and music. It celebrated its Opening Night on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on December 4, 2022. Garnering much acclaim, the musical grossed more than $1 million at the Box Office leading up to its official opening night performance.
SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Holds Open Casting Call At The Bitter End In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will hold an open call auditions for actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ will take place Thursday, February 6 from 10 AM – 5 PM ET at The Bitter End (147 Bleecker Street), the iconic music venue that helped launched Diamond’s now legendary career.
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kevin Adams been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Kevin Adams won?

Kevin Adams has won several prestigious awards for his lighting design work. He received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for both Hedwig and the Angry Inch and American Idiot. Additionally, he earned the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Lighting Design for American Idiot as well as the Hewes Award for Lighting Design multiple times for American Idiot, Hair, and Spring Awakening. Adams was honored with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for The 39 Steps and Take Me Out. He also won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for The 39 Steps and Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Spring Awakening. Furthermore, he received the Hewes Award and The Lortel Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for Spring Awakening, and The Lortel Award for The Mineola Twins. Finally, Kevin Adams was recognized with an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design.

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