Adam J. Rineer
Latest News on Adam J. Rineer:
Ars Nova Unveils Lineup For 16th Annual ANT Festival in June (May 8, 2024)
Jeannette Bayardelle, Fred Inkley & More to Star in METRA Concert Reading (May 8, 2024)
Inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS to Take Place This Summer (May 3, 2024)
Ars Nova Unveils Lineup For 16th Annual ANT Festival in June (May 8, 2024)
Jeannette Bayardelle, Fred Inkley & More to Star in METRA Concert Reading (May 8, 2024)
Inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS to Take Place This Summer (May 3, 2024)
Adam J. Rineer BIO
Adam (they/he) is a composer, lyricist, librettist, music director, pianist, orchestrator/arranger, queer scholar, educator, and artistic leader, based in NYC, dedicated to new musical theatre and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through creating and facilitating music in theatre, they tell stories that examine “otheredness”, queer social norms, and teach empathy accessibly through a wide range of music styles. Adam's musical composition explores popular/vernacular music styles in combination with contemporary classical composition techniques. They are constantly looking to expand the definition of musical theatre.
As a writer, Adam's musicals include THIRD SEX: 1930s transvestite lieder (HERE Arts Center, Pete's Candy Store, The Parkside Lounge, The Maker's Ensemble), The Naked Truth (Semi-Finalist—Eugene O'Neill National Musical Theatre Conference, The Green Room 42, The West End Lounge), Obscene, Lewd, Lascivious, and Filthy! (National Alliance for Musical Theatre 15-minute Musical Contest Winner, The Latest Draft Podcast), A Trip To The Moon (The Maas Building, Temple University, Polyphone Musical Festival Semi-Finalist, CAP21), Ghosted (2020 National Coming out Day Short Play Festival, featured at New York Musical Festival), , Sick Moves! (or The Dancing Plague of 1518) (Temple University workshop production), and BrandedTM! (Polyphone Musical Festival Finalist). Their works in early development include Public Dominance (Roundabout Space Jam) and Bitchfest: LIVE! (DGF Fellowship Finalist, commissioned by Prima Theatre). Their songs have been featured in “A Little New Music” (LA new musical theatre series) and at New York Musical Festival (N.Y.M.F.) as well as various cabarets and concerts across the country. In 2017, they were a songwriter on the second season of the award-winning web series Merce from which one of Adam's songs POZ Magazine called an "HIV anthem for everyone". They are also a songwriter on the upcoming first season of Trust the Process, a musical mockumentary series produced by Exequtive Entertainment, LLC. In addition to dramatic work, Adam has written a number of electronic works and chamber music pieces.
As a music director, Adam has worked at institutions including Goodspeed Musicals, MCC Theatre, TheatreWorks Hartford, Prima Theatre, Gretna Theatre, Interlakes Summer Theatre, and various NYC cabarets and concert performances. As an educator, they have worked with students as an instructor, music director, or accompanist at NYU-New Studio on Broadway, CAP21/Molloy College, Temple University, The University of the Arts, and The Hartt School.
As an artistic leader, Adam co-founded the UNTITLED Musical Project which is dedicated to providing space for marginalized musical theatre writers of BIPOC/Global Majority, LGBTQIA+/Queer, and their intersecting identities to develop their work and engage in supporting and critiquing their colleague's work. The UNTITLED Musical Project is a community partner with the Dramatist Guild Foundation.
Adam graduated from Temple University as part of the inaugural George and Joy Abbott Musical Theatre cohort with an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre Collaboration (Composer/Lyricist Concentration) as well as a Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Adam is also part of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop. They graduated with a B.A. in Music (Performance Emphasis: Piano) from the Tell School of Music at Millersville University. Adam is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild.
Adam J. Rineer News
Ars Nova Unveils Lineup For 16th Annual ANT Festival in June
Discover the lineup for the 16th Annual ANT Fest presented by Ars Nova. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jeannette Bayardelle, Fred Inkley & More to Star in METRA Concert Reading
Jeannette Bayardelle and Fred Inkley will star in METRA, a climate justice rock musical concert reading. Learn where and when you can see the production!
Inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS to Take Place This Summer
Celebrate Pride Month with THE MAKERS' ENSEMBLE and JUDSON ARTS as they present the inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS. Discover four new musicals and nurture emerging Queer theater talent.
METRA: A CLIMATE REVOLUTION WITH SONGS Will Receive Concert Performances
New climate justice musical, Metra: A Climate Revolution with Songs will receive two concert reading performances on May 22 and 23 at Judson Memorial Church.
Musical Theater Composers to Premiere NEW SCORE: A SONGWRITER SALON at HERE
Join an afternoon of music and storytelling at NEW SCORE: A SONGWRITER SALON at HERE. Learn more about performances.
New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March
The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).
Tequila Talking Theatrical Presents TRANS AM At Joe's Pub, January 29
Tequila Talking Theatrical presents a one-night-only performance of Lisa Stephen Friday's 'TRANS AM' at Joe's Pub on January 29th, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Next Week At 54 Below 54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL And More
NEXT WEEK at 54 Below: 54 celebrates The Muppet Christmas Carol with Patti Murin, Jelani Remy, and more! Join us for a festive evening of holiday music and cheer.
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Voting Update
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer, and Leenya Rideout Will Lead an Industry Reading of AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING
Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer and Leenya Rideout will lead an industry reading of
AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING, a new play, with music, exploring the life of trailblazing singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman.
Westport Country Playhouse to Present THE LIGHTNING THIEF in December
Westport Country Playhouse will present the family-friendly musical 'The Lightning Thief' on December 2nd. Join in the magical adventure!
Verse Intro Cabaret to Celebrate Pride With New Works By Mika Kauffman and Durra Leung
VERSE INTRO CABARET, hosted by Andi Lee Carter and Briana Harris, is a series that peels back the curtain on the work of up-and-coming musical theatre writers to give you an inside look! Each month, they'll treat you to a sneak peek of new songs by two of New York's hottest composer-lyricists.
Review: Amplifing Trans Voices By Bringing Them To The Mic To Sing All About It In TRANS VOICES CABARET at The Green Room 42
TRANS VOICES CABARET was such a terrific experience overall and it is our sincere hope that all will follow these FAB performers and get in line to see the TVC whenever and wherever it happens.
TRANS VOICES CABARET to Return to The Green Room 42 in February
Trans Voices Cabaret, NYC's premier cabaret featuring transgender and nonbinary seasoned performers and rising stars in the musical theater community, returns to the stage - this time at The Green Room 42 - on Sunday, February 5th at 7pm with a brand new show of music, laughter, and chosen family.
TheaterWorksUSA to Present THE LIGHTNING THIEF Theatre for Young Audiences Edition at Five Angels Theater
TheaterWorksUSA new, 60-minute production of The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition will perform in New York City before heading out on its quest around the country. Performing two shows only on October 1, 3 PM and 7 PM at Five Angels Theater.
TheaterWorksUSA Announces 22-23 Season Featuring Touring Premiere of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: TYA EDITION & More
TheaterWorksUSA has announced their upcoming 2022 - 2023 season, including the national touring premieres of PETE THE CAT'S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE, EL OTRO OZ, and THE LIGHTNING THIEF: TYA EDITION, along with returning favorites touring across the country.
Songs From TRUST THE PROCESS Will Debut at The Green Room 42
Trust the Process is an upcoming web series, inspired by real life experiences. This musical mockumentary follows Charlie Green and Naya Dawson as they begin an internship at the illustrious 'Alliance of Broadway, Culture, Drama, and Entertainment.'
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