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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.