June 26, 2013
Theatre and Dance alumnus Kevin Adams (B.F.A. in Theatrical Design, 1984) won a Tony Award for “Best Lighting Design of a Musical” for his design of American Idiot. The award marks a third-career win for Adams.
He was honored in 2007 with the Tony for “Best Lighting Design of a Musical” for his work in Spring Awakening and earned a second in 2008 for “Best Lighting Design of Play” for The 39 Steps. In 2009, Adams received two nominations for “Best Lighting Design of a Musical” for his work on Hair and Next to Normal.
His lighting design can also be seen on Broadway in the new musical, Everyday Rapture.