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Jonathan Legacy Concert: Musical Artist Joriah Kwame to Perform at Adelphi PAC

Garden City, NY (08/27/2025) — New York City-based writer, performer, and Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Joriah Kwame will hit the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday, September 13. Kwame, who has a deep passion for musical theatre, will showcase work from various projects in development.

Kwame is most known for writing the viral song "Little Miss Perfect," of which he is developing a stage musical of the same name. He was selected for the DreamWorks Theatricals, MTI & NBC Universal Emerging Writers Program and is creating a stage adaptation of TROLLS. With fellow Jonathan Larson winners Pasek and Paul, he co-wrote "Top Of The World" for the Sony Pictures film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, performed by Shawn Mendes.

His current slate of projects (both original and adaptations) ranges widely, featuring collaborations with artists like Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe, Siedah Garrett, Marcus Gardley, Lauren Gunderson, and Sam Pinkleton. Joriah's mission statement is to widen representation in the art form while bringing a modern sensibility that acknowledges our respected traditions and emerging pop cultures.

The Larson Legacy Concert featuring Kwame will take place at Adelphi PAC's Olmstead Theatre at 3 p.m. This show will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend.

Tickets start at $25, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. For more information, call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

The Adelphi PAC in Garden City is one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at adelphi.edu/pac.

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New York City-based writer, performer, and Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Joriah Kwamé will hit the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday, September 13.

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