Adam Ronis (born October 4, 1964) is an American actor, theatre director, and writer. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the long-running Off-Broadway show, "Urinetown," which won him a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical in 2002.
Adam was born in New York City and raised in Brooklyn. He graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1990, and soon after, began his professional career as an actor. He has appeared in numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, as well as television and film roles. Some of his most notable credits include the 2010 revival of "Bye Bye Birdie" on Broadway, the 2007 film "The Ten," and the 2005 film "The Baxter."
Adam’s career is not limited to acting. He has also worked as a director, choreographer, and writer for the stage and screen. His most recent project was directing the Off-Broadway revival of "The Last Five Years," which was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Adam has also been involved in numerous theater education programs. He was a Visiting Artist at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2011, and he has been an adjunct professor at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts since 2007.
Adam is an active member of the entertainment industry, and he is a passionate advocate for the rights of actors. He has served on the board of the Actors' Equity Association since 2003, and is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Adam is an avid traveler, and has visited more than 30 countries. He currently resides in New York City, and continues to work on numerous projects as an actor, director, and writer.
