Born in the Bronx and raised in Long Island, Adam's life was defined by music. He claims that he was "a total metal head as a kid," wearing out albums by Queensryche, Iron Maiden and Ronnie James Dio. However, Pascal also credits The Beatles, Billy Joel, Queen and Pink Floyd as major musical influences.
At the age of 12, Adam started a rock band, performing as lead singer with various incarnations of the band for about 10 years. His band played its brand of heavy metal music at high school dances, parties and local clubs. Over the years, the band evolved and played New York clubs like the legendary CBGB's and China Club. They also recorded a CD that was released in Japan by Zero Communications.
In 1996, a friend suggested that Adam try out for the off-Broadway production of Rent. Before Adam could catch his breath, he was receiving critical acclaim for his starring role as Roger in Rent on Broadway. Adam earned Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for best lead actor in a musical, and a Theatre World Award and an Obie Award for outstanding new talent. Adam then went on to open the London production of Rent in 1998.
In 2000, Adam originated the role of Radames in the hit Elton John/Tim Rice musical Aida, for which he received a Drama League award. Adam is prominently featured along with Heather Headley on the Grammy Award-winning cast recording. Soon after the opening of Aida, Adam released his debut solo CD Model Prisoner on Sh-K-Boom Records, an independent record label dedicated to bridging the gap between pop music and theatre. Model Prisoner was produced by Grammy-winner and Academy Award nominee, Joel Moss, whose list of credits include The Eagles, Joe Cocker, Talking Heads and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Critics called Model Prisoner "a modern rock masterpiece," and The New York Times hailed "his voice is by turns plaintive and powerful, melting and earthy." Adam toured with his band to promote the album, up and down the East Coast, playing college campuses and local clubs to sold-out houses.
During his stint in Aida, Adam produced, along with fellow rent alum and Law & Order star Jesse L. Martin the hit off-Broadway play Fully Committed, which went on to have numerous productions all over North America, and is currently playing to sold-out houses in London. Following his run in Aida, Adam was invited by the Roundabout Theatre Company to be the final emcee in the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Cabaret.
Adam has recently been seen in the hit comedy from Paramount, The School of Rock starring Jack Black, and he is also featured on the film's soundtrack.
Adam just completed his follow-up solo album, Civilian, which has just been released this fall on Sh-K-Boom Records.
Adam reprised his role as Radames in Aida, after being invited back by Disney to celebrate the end of the show's run.
Adam currently lives in Westchester, N.Y. with his wife Cybele and his two sons, Lennon and Monte.