Adam Pascal
Feinstein's at the Nikko proudly presents Adam Pascal OCTOBER 23-24 Broadway powerhouse Adam Pascal makes his long-awaited return to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two night only---October 9th and 10th. Marking 30 years since the groundbreaking debut of Jonathan Larson's RENT, the Tony Award-nominated actor and singer who originated the iconic role of Roger Davis is taking the stage to honor three decades of the once-in-a-generation musical phenomenon that forever redefined American theater. Fans will get to experience Pascal's signature, high-octane rock vocals up close in a special, intimate cabaret setting unlike anywhere else. Beyond the anthems that defined an era, this exclusive performance strips down the hit songs and pair them with personal stories, fan favorites, and reimagined arrangements from his acclaimed Broadway career. Tickets for this strictly limited two-night engagement offer an unforgettable evening with a true theatrical legend in San Francisco's premier nightclub setting. For a glimpse of Adam Pascal performing live alongside original RENT co-star Anthony Rapp, check out this 30th Anniversary performance at 54 Below, which captures the same intimate cabaret atmosphere you can expect at Feinstein's at the Nikko. About Adam Pascal Adam Pascal is a Tony-nominated actor and director best known for originating the role of Roger in Broadway's Rent, earning Drama League and Obie Awards. His Broadway credits include Aida, Cabaret, Memphis, Chicago, Something Rotten!, and Pretty Woman: The Musical. Beyond performing, Pascal has directed regional productions of Rent and Something Rotten! on Long Island, bringing his Broadway experience to the next generation of artists. In addition to his stage work, he continues to shape the performing arts through film and television roles.
Adam Pascal (born October 25, 1970) is an American actor, best known for origionating the role of Roger Davis in the Jonathan Larson musical Rent, as well as origionating the role Radames in Tim Rice and Elton John's Aida. Pascal was born to a Jewish family in The Bronx, New York, but raised in Syosset, Long Island. Though he started as a rock musician playing in a number of bands he formed with his schoolmates, Pascal became drawn to musical theater. At the suggestion of his high school friend's (Idina Menzel who played Maureen in Rent) boyfriend he auditioned for the role of Roger in Rent and was cast. His performance in Rent earned him a Tony nomination, a Theater World award, and an Obie Award. The role helped Pascal gain notoriety on Broadway, and he was subsequently cast in the Elton John and Tim Rice musical Aida (musical) as Radames (original and final cast), and Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, closing the show as the Emcee (closing cast). Pascal felt that he was looked upon solely as a broadway singer, however, and so he returned to his roots with a solo recording contract on Sh-K-Boom Records. He made his film debut in SLC Punk (1999), and also appeared in School of Rock (2003) and Temptation (2004). He has released two solo rock albums, Model Prisoner (2000) and Civilian (2004). He also contributed a cover of Billy Joel's New York State of Mind to the CD Broadway Cares: Home for the Holidays. Pascal, along with most of the other original cast members, was cast in the film version of Rent, reprising the role of Roger. The film was released on November 23, 2005.