Adam (musical)


Adam is a musical with a book by June Tansey, lyrics and music by Richard Ahlert, based on the life of the controversial politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr..

Synopsis

The story follows the life of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and his wife.

Original production

The show premiered in New York City at Harry DeJur Henry Street Settlement Playhouse. The show was directed by Don Evans, costume design Judy Dearing, set design Llewellyn Harrison, light design Shirley Prendergast, choral and dance arrangements Annie Joe Edwards, sound design Michael Melziner, production stage manager C. Harrison Avery Jr., orchestration and solo arrangements Neal Tate, choreography and musical staging Dianne McIntyre.
The original cast starred Jeff Bates, Frederick Beals, Bill Boss, Richard Chiffy, Dawn Davis, Randy Flood, Reuben Greene, Suzanne Hall, Hugh Harrell, Jackee Harry, Rosetta Jefferson, Jim Keels, S. Epatha Merkerson, Kevin Ramsey, Deborah Smith, Raymond Stough, Robin Wilson, and Kevin Wynn.