Photo Flash: The Boys of Spring Awakening's New Class

Spring Awakening continues its record-breaking run at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street. The production welcomed several new cast members, including 'WEEDS' star Hunter Parrish. The musical, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater is choreographed by Bill T. Jones and directed by Michael Mayer. Winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll, celebrating the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and a passion that is unforgettable.  Having just received raves for its pre-tour engagement in San Diego, the first national company of Spring Awakening officially opened its North American tour on September 7th at San Francisco's Curran Theater.

Featuring an original score by Grammy-nominated recording star Duncan Sheik (“I Am Barely Breathing”) and Steven Sater, Spring Awakening is a story of uncontrollable emotions and undeniable passions, of first loves and lasting regrets.  Haunting and electrifying, the show celebrates the unforgettable journey into adulthood with a power and a poignancy that you will never forget.

Hunter Parrish joined the Broadway cast of Spring Awakening as Melchior on August 11th, 2008. Featured in Vanity Fair's  cover feature "Hollywood's New Wave-The Hottest Kids in Hollywood spread (August issue), on newsstands July 9, Hunter can currently be seen as Silas, the rabble-rousing older son of Mary-Louise Parker on the highly acclaimed Showtime series WEEDS. The show's 4th season premiered last month. Moviegoers can next see Parrish on the big screen in  "17 Again" opposite Zac Efron and Matthew Perry. Other screen roles  include "Freedom Writers" with Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey, and Barry Sonnefeld's comedy "RV" playing the son of Jeff Daniels and Kristen Chenoweth.

Gerard Canonico comes to the role of Moritz from the show's ensemble. Canonico's Broadway credits include:  Les Miserables and A Christmas Carol.  In addition, he has appeared Off-Broadway in The Prince and the Pauper and Children's Letters to God.  Regional productions have included The King and I and Casper the Musical with Chita Rivera.

For more information please visit, www.springawakening.com

Photo Credit Cass Bird