As a music director, pianist, arranger, conductor, and vocal coach, Adam (they/he) brings a collaborative spirit and dramaturgical ear to the room. From combining their systematic classical training and working in popular music settings, they are comfortable in myriad genres and specialize in contemporary popular/vernacular music.
Adam's experience in developing new work has led them to work with other creators such as Jason Howland, Anna K. Jacobs, Rob Rokicki, Tidtaya Sinutoke, Ty Defoe, Durra Leung, and more. Their work as a composer helps them to handle other composers' work with care and realize their scores to their fullest potential.
Adam's invested interest in identity, gender, and sexuality studies is important to their approach to vocal direction and creating a safe space in the rehearsal room for BIPOC, LGBTQIAA+, Disabled, and other marginalized folks. Their current research is focused on reconcieving how singing voices are gendered in music theatre with a particular interest in the inclusion of Trans and Non-Binary/GNC performers.
Below you can find a complete list of Adam's credits as a music director, pianist, conductor, and music assistant, as well as, content from a few of their favorite projects.
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Durra Leung's Lullabies for Motherfuckers, Vol. 1
October 22, 2021
The Tank
New York, NY
Funded by New York City Artist Corps
Created by Durra Leung
Directed by Jason Aguirre
Music Directed by Adam J. Rineer
Stage Managed by Sydney Prince
Lighting Design by Emmanuel Delgado
Marketing by John Parkinson
Cast
Durra Leung — Durra
Esteban Suero — Man 1
Ellis Gage — Man 2
Joy Lynn Pringle — Woman
Band
Adam J. Rineer — Piano/Music Director
Press
Golem Owned A Tropical Smoothie
November 11, 2018
The Kraine Theatre
New York, NY
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Ethan Crystal & Garrett Poladian
Cast
Luke Hoback — Ian
Ethan Crystal — Kyle
Lea Nardi — Gabby
Aneesa Folds — Green Dragon
Kramer Lindsley & Garrett Poladian — Golem
Faydean Kielty — Ensemble
Holly Fuller — Ensemble
Malik Ali — Ensemble
Ryan Thurman — Ensemble
Band
Adam J. Rineer — Piano/Music Director
Ian Anderson — Guitar
For the Record: The Brat Pack
November 29, 2017-June 9, 2018
For The Record
The Escape, Norwegian Cruise Lines
Direction by Anderson Davis
Choreography by Sumie Maeda
Music Supervision by Jesse Vargas
Costumed by Steve Mazurek
Sound Design by Ben Soldate
Cast
Ethan Crystal (Golem Owned...Smoothie) — The Rebel
Faydean Kielty — The Basketcase
Claire Blackwelder (Power Rangers Dino Charge)— The Princess
Garrett Poladian (Golem Owned...Smoothie) — The Jock
Jotape "J.P." Lockwood — The Geek
Steven Scarpetti — Mister
Michael Walker — Swing/US The Rebel, Mister
Luke Hoback — Swing/US The Jock, The Geek
Lea Nardi — Swing/US The Princess, The Basketcase/Show Captain
Band
Adam J. Rineer — Keyboard 1/Music Director
Patrick Storer — Keyboard 2
Alejandro Hurtado — Guitar
Sean Sobash — Bass
Angel Alonso — Drums
Brannen Lee Pfister — Sax
TICK, TICK...BOOM!
March 3-18, 2017
Prima Theatre
The Trust Performing Arts Center
Lancaster, PA
Direction by Vanessa Hofer
Choreography by Kristin Pontz
Music Direction by Adam J. Rineer
Cast
Mitch Nugent — Jon
Jessica Dey — Susan
Randy Jeter — Michael
Band
Adam J. Rineer — Piano/Music Director
Harry Betz — Bass
Steve Katona — Drums
"...Adam Rineer played the score with true passion, and filled the theatre with electrifying sounds." - Josh Rittberg, The Snapper
Adam J. Rineer in Concert
May 6, 2017
The Trust Performing Arts Center
Lancaster, PA
Adam J. Rineer — Piano/Vocals/Music Direction
Brenna Diehl — vocals
Cecilia Cooper — vocals
Tabitha Rudy — vocals
Zander Gawn — guitar
Jackie/Lyncs (recording artist) — bass
Steve Katona — drums
Defying Gravity With Stephen Schwartz
May 22, 2016
Willow Valley Communities Cultural Center Theater
Prima Theatre
Lancaster, PA
featuring Stephen Schwartz
Direction by Mitch Nugent
Music Direction by Andy Roberts
Cast
Natalie Young
Jen Hope
David Felty
Julie Marie Hart
Denver Taylor
Wes Wise
Jay Poff
Nathan Goodrich
Band
Andy Roberts — Piano/Keyboard 1/Co-Arranger/Music Director
Adam J. Rineer — Music Coordinator/Co-Arranger/Associate Music Director/Keyboard 2
Chris Keeney — Guitar
Dave Lazorcik — Drums