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Adam Rigg BIO

LCT debut. Off-Broadway includes On Sugarland, The House That Will Not Stand (NYTW); Cullud Wattah (The Public); Fefu and Her Friends (Special Citation, Henry Hewes Design Award; TFANA); Is God Is (Soho Rep); Fabulation, or the Re-Education of the Undine (Signature); Continuity (MTC); and Blue Ridge (Atlantic). Opera includes The Lord of Cries (Santa Fe Opera), Breaking the Waves (Opera Philadelphia), Giustino (Theater An Der Wien) and Prism (LA Opera). Upcoming projects: Hood (Asolo Rep), The Listeners (Norwegian National Opera), Soft (MCC).

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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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Adam Rigg Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Special Award

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)

Adam Rigg, The Skin of Our Teeth

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Adam Rigg, The Skin Of Our Teeth

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play

Adam Rigg, Fefu and Her Friends

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ILLINOISE Launches Rush and Lottery Policies


The producers of ILLINOISE have announced discounted rush and lottery policies once performances begin at the St. James Theatre on April 24th, 2024.  

John Adams to Present EL NINO at The Met, Staged by Lileana Blain-Cruz


Pulitzer Prize–winning composer-conductor John Adams will return to the Met for the company premiere of his acclaimed opera-oratorio El Niño, opening on April 23.

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE


Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

New Musical TEETH Gets Second Extension At Playwrights Horizons


Due to popular demand, the new Off-Broadway musical TEETH has extended its run again. Get the latest updates on the show's schedule and more.

Review: ILLINOISE is Storytelling at its Very Finest


What did our critic think of Illinoise at Park Avenue Armory? Illinoise is, at its core, a story about stories, both the ones we tell ourselves and the ones we’re brave enough to share with others. 

Justin Peck's ILLINOISE Will Transfer to Broadway This Spring


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.

World Premiere of Michael R. Jackson's TEETH Extended at Playwrights Horizons


Playwrights Horizons will present a two-week extension of the world premiere production of Teeth, a new musical with book and music by Anna K. Jacobs and book and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Steven Pasquale Joins the Cast of Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH


Get the latest news on the cast of TEETH, the new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Broadway star Steven Pasquale joins the talented ensemble in this limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons.

Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH


Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Robbie Fairchild, Ricky Ubeda & More to Star in Justin Peck & Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the highly anticipated Illinoise, a new kind of musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed concept album.

WATCH NIGHT At The Perelman Performing Arts Center Opens Tomorrow


The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC, Executive Director Khady Kamara and Artistic Director Bill Rauch) presents Watch Night at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.  The production opens tomorrow, November 8, 2023.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Tickets On Sale Now For ILLINOISE


Tickets for ILLINOISE are now on sale. Don't miss this genre-bursting theatrical event from January 28 to February 18.

Sara Ramírez, Indya Moore, Lío Mehiel, and More Join Cast for BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL


Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the initial cast members for the second annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring seven evenings of work fully created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

Brandon Michael Nase, Danyel Fulton & More to Star in PAC NYC's Inaugural Commissioned Production WATCH NIGHT


The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed complete casting for Watch Night at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveils 2023 Lineup for BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL


Breaking the Binary Theatre has unveiled programming for the second annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival: seven evenings of work fully created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at Justin Peck & Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOIS at the Fisher Center at Bard


Get a first look at Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOIS at the Fisher Center at Bard.

Breaking the Binary Theatre Names ruth tang as First Recipient of BTB Commissioning Program


Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed that ruth tang is the inaugural recipient of BTB’s Commissioning Program, a newly launched initiative working to create and develop original full-length pieces written by transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.

Review: A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Mark Taper Forum


Soloway and their cast and crew have created a new classic that should reverberate with people of all stripes

L Morgan Lee to Lead Breaking the Binary Theatre's Summer Intensive


Breaking the Binary Theatre is partnering with Tony Award nominee and Core Community Advisory Board member L Morgan Lee on the company’s first ever BTB Summer Intensive program.

Photos: First Look at Peppermint, Daya Curley, Sarah Stiles & More in A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Center Theater Group


A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Check out a first look at production photos here!

Adam Rigg FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Adam Rigg been nominated for?

Adam Rigg has been nominated for the following awards: Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Skin of Our Teeth," Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Skin Of Our Teeth," and Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fefu and Her Friends."

What awards has Adam Rigg won?

Adam Rigg has won a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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