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Adam Guettel

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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iAdam Guettel is a composer/lyricist. Theatre includes The Light In the Piazza (2005; Tony Award for Best Original Score; Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album; cast album on Nonesuch Records), Floyd Collins (1996 at Playwrights Horizons; Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Obie Award for Best Music; cast album on Nonesuch Records), and Saturn Returns (1998 at The Public Theater; recorded by Nonesuch Records as Myths and Hymns). Other awards include the Stephen Sondheim Award (1990), the ASCAP New Horizons Award (1997), and the American Composers Orchestra Award (2005). He received an honorary doctorate from Lehman College in 2007.

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Adam Guettel Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2020]
ORIGINAL SCORE
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Assistant to Mr. Mauceri

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Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Adam Guettel Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Guettel, To Kill a Mockingbird


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Adam GuettelThe Light in the Piazza


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Music

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Guettel, The Light in the Piazza


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Richard Rodgers Award - 1997 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Adam Guettel


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Obie Awards - 1996 - Music

Adam Guettel, Floyd Collins


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The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Musical

Adam Guettel, Floyd Collins

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Thousand Oaks Next Month

The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel. 
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour Sets New Records

The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD national tour sets new records, showcasing the enduring popularity and impact of this classic story across the country.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Video: How Kelli O'Hara's Passion Project Turned Into a Tony Nomination

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara chats more about the evolution of Days of Wine and Roses, her beloved co-star, and so much more.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.
Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.
Previews: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Palm Canyon Theatre

Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, the show is set in the 1950s in Florence, Italy. Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman, and her daughter Clara, who is developmentally disabled are vacationing in Florence, Italy.
THE NOTEBOOK's Ingrid Michaelson Offers Solace to Those Overlooked by the Tonys

On her Instagram page, Ingrid Michaelson, the composer of 'The Notebook,' shared a message of comfort for fellow artists and productions who might have felt overlooked by this year's Tony nominations.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions

The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show

The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.
2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!

The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Ife Olujobi, Warren Leight & 2023 WGA Strike Captains Receive Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award

The Dramatists Guild of America revealed the recipients of the inaugural Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award. Learn more about the award!
Bartlett Sher, Bob Martin, Adam Guettel & More Set for Alliance Theatre's 24/25 Season

Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has revealed the productions for the 56th season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway By Design: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES

BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. We continue with the creatives from Days of Wine and Roses- Scenic Designer Lizzie Clachan, Lighting Designer Ben Stanton, Sound Designer Kai Harada, and Costume Designer Dede Ayite.
DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Interview: Theatre Life with Judy Kuhn

Today’s subject Judy Kuhn is known to musical theatre aficionados from her performances in Rags, Chess, Fun Home and more on Broadway. Currently this off the charts performer is living her theatre life at Arena Stage in Unknown Soldier in the role of Lucy Anderson. The production runs through May 5th in the Kreeger.
FAMILY MATTERS: Deborah Zecher & Joshua Zecher-Ross a Delight At Don't Tell Mama

Zecher is a much-loved member of New York’s cabaret community, and the community came out in droves to show their support for her latest cabaret – this time sharing the stage with her handsome musical director son, Joshua!
Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May

Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Additional PeRformance Added for Harper Lee's  TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD At CAA Theatre

Due to overwhelming demand, an additional performance has been added to the return engagement of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the timeless classic on stage.

Adam Guettel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Adam Guettel written?

Adam Guettel has written 7 shows including Love and Anger (Music), Saturn Returns (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Saturn Returns: A Concert (Bookwriter), Floyd Collins (Composer), The Light in the Piazza (Composer), To Kill A Mockingbird (Music), Days of Wine and Roses (Music & Lyrics).

What awards has Adam Guettel been nominated for?

Adam Guettel has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Orchestrations and Outstanding Score for "Days of Wine and Roses" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Original Score for "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Tony Awards, Best Orchestrations for "The Light in the Piazza" at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards, Outstanding Music and Orchestrations for "The Light in the Piazza" at the Drama Desk Awards, the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, Music for "Floyd Collins" at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Musical for "Floyd Collins" at The Lortels.

What awards has Adam Guettel won?

Adam Guettel has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. These include Best Orchestrations in the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Music and Orchestrations in the Drama Desk Awards, Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score in the Tony Awards for "The Light in the Piazza." He also won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award and the Obie Award for Music for "Floyd Collins," as well as Outstanding Musical in The Lortel Awards for the same show.

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