Daniel H. Jenkins
Also Credited As: Daniel Jenkins
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Daniel H. Jenkins:
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels (Jul 14, 2024)
Signs of the Times- A History of SPRING AWAKENING's Deaf West Theatre on Broadway and Beyond! (Aug 22, 2015)
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels (Jul 14, 2024)
Signs of the Times- A History of SPRING AWAKENING's Deaf West Theatre on Broadway and Beyond! (Aug 22, 2015)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Prior Walter [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Man in the Park [Replacement]
Prior Walter [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Daniel H. Jenkins, Big River
Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Daniel H. Jenkins, Big River
News
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Signs of the Times- A History of SPRING AWAKENING's Deaf West Theatre on Broadway and Beyond!
'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:
'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:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Daniel H. Jenkins been in?
Daniel H. Jenkins has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Daniel H. Jenkins been in?
Daniel H. Jenkins has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Daniel H. Jenkins been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Big River.
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