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Spring Awakening Revival 2015 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with 1 intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: September 27, 2015
Closing: January 24, 2016

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Deaf West's production of SPRING AWAKENING floored the critics when it premiered in California, prompting the Los Angeles Times to write, "It's hard to enumerate all the ways in which Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING is so very, very good." Now this unapologetically brilliant new production is coming to New York.

When it debuted on Broadway, SPRING AWAKENING's raw and honest portrayal of youth in revolt shattered expectations of what a musical could do, earning it 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book (for writer, Steven Sater) and Best Score (for composer, Duncan Sheik). Deaf West's innovative new production takes this already revolutionary musical to electrifying new heights by choreographing sign language into the production, intensifying the rift between the lost and the longing teenagers and the adults who refuse to hear them. Directed by Michael Arden, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING is full of knockout performances, explosive music and soul-stirring emotion.


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Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Adds Two More Weeks to Broadway Run
by Tyler Peterson - September 18, 2015


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that an extra two weeks of performances for Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening have been added to the current Broadway run. The limited engagement will now run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Spring Awakening is currently in previews and will open Sunday, September 27.

Photo Flash: First Look at Austin P. McKenzie, Marlee Matlin and More in Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015


Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, is now in performances at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). The limited engagement will open on Sunday, September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Trio Perform SPRING AWAKENING & Taylor Swift Mashup!
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2015


They're at it again! Melanie Brook, Anna Ty Bergman, and Kerri George are back with a new video on YouTube - this time mashing up what else, but Taylor Swift and Spring Awakening. Below, check out  their version of 'Mama Who Bore Me' and 'Bad Blood,' featuring Alexander Sage Oyen on the guitar.

STAGE TUBE: Deaf West Theatre's DJ Kurs Tells How SPRING AWAKENING Will Be The Most Accessible Show on Broadway
by Michael Dale - September 9, 2015


There will be performances for those with hearing loss who cannot read sign and audio described performances for the blind.

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Broadway Gets Totally Punked By The Original SPRING AWAKENING
by Michael Dale - September 8, 2015


As Deaf West's Broadway revival takes the stage for its first preview, a look at when SPRING AWAKENING's original production hit New York.

Deaf West's Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING Starts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2015


Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances tonight, September 8, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING to Sets ASL Lottery Policy
by Tyler Peterson - September 3, 2015


Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances this coming Tuesday, September 8 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

TV: Catch a Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound SPRING AWAKENING; Close-Captioned Edition!
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2015


Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, began rehearsals earlier this month for its big Broadway transfer. Earlier this week, the company invited the press inside their rehearsal room for a sneak peek of what they've been working on. Since the production aims to bridge a gap between hearing and deaf audiences, we are bringing you a special close-captioned version of the festivities below! CLICK HERE to watch the footage without captions.

STAGE TUBE: Can You Spot The Hidden Message In SPRING AWAKENING's Broadway Art?
by Michael Dale - August 26, 2015


DJ Kurs, Artist Director of Deaf West Theatre, explains to hearing community playgoers how the company wanted Spring Awakening's Broadway art work to contain a message specific to the deaf community.

TV: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with the Company of SPRING AWAKENING; Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - August 26, 2015


Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed byMichael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, began rehearsals earlier this month for its big Broadway transfer. The company invited BroadwayWorld inside the rehearsal room today for a special sneak peek of 'Mama Who Bore Me,' 'The Bitch of Living,' and 'The Song of Purple Summer'. Check out performance previews and interviews with the whole team below!

Director Michael Arden Discusses Historical Context In Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING
by Michael Dale - August 26, 2015


'We're trying to say something about what was happening in deaf culture at the time, a very dark time in deaf history.'

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room for Broadway-Bound SPRING AWAKENING!
by Jennifer Broski - August 25, 2015


Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed byMichael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, began rehearsals earlier this month for its big Broadway transfer. The company invited BroadwayWorld inside the rehearsal room today for a sepcial sneak peek of 'Mama Who Bore Me,' 'The Bitch of Living,' and 'The Song of Purple Summer'. Check out photos from the special day below!

TV: Purple Summer Has Arrived! Watch the First Performance Preview from SPRING AWAKENING!
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2015


Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, began rehearsals earlier this month for its big Broadway transfer. The company invited BroadwayWorld inside the rehearsal room today for a sepcial sneak peek of 'Mama Who Bore Me,' 'The Bitch of Living,' and 'The Song of Purple Summer', and you can check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Backstage With SPRING AWAKENING Cast At Joe's Pub
by Michael Dale - August 21, 2015


A little teaser of members of the Deaf West Theatre Company's SPRING AWAKENING cast warming up for last night's guest appearance with New York rock gospel icon Lady J.

Signs of the Times- A History of SPRING AWAKENING's Deaf West Theatre on Broadway and Beyond!
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2015


'Theatre for the deaf? On Broadway?' It's a question that many theatre fans have asked since July 7, when official word came that Deaf West Theatre's production of Spring Awakening would land on Broadway this fall. The upcoming production, which will run September 8 through January 9 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, will sound the same to fans of the 2006 Tony-winning musical, but it will be performed simultaneously in American Sign Language by a cast of 27. Wait...what? That's right- this production, which marks the first Broadway revival of the show since it closed in 2009, comes complete with ASL, and though the concept seems revolutionary, this is far from the first time that it has been done (and has worked). Let's review:

Go Inside SPRING AWAKENING Rehearsals with Andy Mientus!
by Nicole Rosky - August 19, 2015


The revival of Spring Awakening started rehearsals just last week and Broadway veteran Andy Mientus is taking over the musical's Instagram account to give fans an inside look into the new production!

Photo Flash: Original 'Melchior' Jonathan Groff Passes the Torch to SPRING AWAKENING's New Star
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2015


Original cast member Jonathan Groff recently shared a special moment with Spring Awakening's new 'Melchior', Austin McKenzie, and posted a photo on Twitter. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: SPRING AWAKENING's Sean Grandillo Brings Fans 60 SECONDS OF SPRING- Watch Episode 1!
by Nicole Rosky - August 18, 2015


Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, just began rehearsals for its Broadway transfer and company member Sean Grandillo is vlogging about the experience.  He writes: 'So this week the cast of Deaf West's upcoming revival of Spring Awakening on Broadway started our rehearsals, and I couldn't be more excited. I thought I'd vlog my way through the process to share this incredible experience with the world!' Check out episode 1 below!

Up on the Marquee: SPRING AWAKENING
by Walter McBride - August 14, 2015


Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, just began rehearsals for its Broadway transfer. The Brooks Atkinson Theatre box office will open next Monday, August 17. Check out photos of the marquee below!

TV: It's Back! Broadway-Bound SPRING AWAKENING Cast Performs Opener in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 13, 2015


Broadway in Bryan Park concluded its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of SPRING AWAKENING, DAMES AT SEA, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE KING AND I, and DADDY LONG LEGS. Below, watch as SPRING AWAKENING's Katie Boeck and Sandra Mae Frank perform a sneak peek of 'Mama Who Bore Me.'

Breaking News: Camryn Manheim & Patrick Page Board Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING
by Tyler Peterson - August 10, 2015


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that that Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Camryn Manheim ('The Practice,' 'Ghost Whisperer'), Drama Desk Award nominee Patrick Page (Cymbeline at Shakespeare in the Park, Casa Valentina, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark), and Theater World Award winner Russell Harvard (Tribes, 'Fargo,' There Will Be Blood), have completed the casting for Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed byMichael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff. Elizabeth Greene and Daniel Marmion also join the production as swings.

Breaking News: Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus & 20 Broadway Newcomers Will Star in Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Revival
by Tyler Peterson - July 30, 2015


Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and Deaf West Theatre (Artistic Director David J. Kurs) have announced that the rebellious students from the acclaimed Deaf West production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, will transfer with the musical to Broadway. Four new swings join the Broadway company.

Spring Awakening FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Spring Awakening and what's the order?
Mamma Who Bore Me
All That's Known
The Bitch of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness
Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song of Purple Summer
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer
What are the songs in Spring Awakening and what's the order?
Mamma Who Bore Me
All That's Known
The Bitch of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness
Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally Fucked
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song of Purple Summer
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer

Spring Awakening History

Other Productions of Spring Awakening

2006   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2006   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2015   Broadway Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production
Broadway

Spring Awakening - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Spring Awakening
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Spencer Liff
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Arden
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Ben Stanton
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical She Loves Me
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Spring Awakening
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Spring Awakening
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Spencer Liff
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Arden
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Ben Stanton
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) Lucy Mackinnon
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) Spring Awakening
2016 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Arden
2016 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Ben Stanton
2016 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Spring Awakening

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