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Writing

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Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical

Steven Sater, Spring Awakening


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Best Musical

Steven Sater, Spring Awakening


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical

Steven Sater, Spring Awakening


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Steven Sater, Spring Awakening

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Book of a Musica

Steven Sater, Spring Awakening


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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Videos

News


ALICE BY HEART to Open At Metropolitan Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

Metropolitan Performing Arts will present Alice by Heart, the poignant and magical musical from Grammy and Tony award-winning creators, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: ALICE BY HEART at The Forst Inn Arts Collective
by Jarrod Michael - Apr 4, 2025

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at The Forst Inn Arts Collective?
Casey Likes to Direct and Star in SPRING AWAKENING at Greasepaint Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Fresh off his run as Marty Mcfly in Back to the Future the Musical on Broadway, Casey Likes will helm a production of SPRING AWAKENING, which will run in Scottsdale. Learn more!
Video: Steven Sater Discusses Original Casting for SPRING AWAKENING
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

Spring Awakening will be playing at the Grease Paint Youth Theatre, from April 4 through April 13, 2025. Check here for the video of Sater discussing the original casting.
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 21, 2025

Go see it. ​​​​​​​If you check out the history of the musical, Spring Awakening, you will find that it is origins are in a German play titled The Awakening of Spring; underneath that, “A Tragedy of Childhood.” It was so controversial, it make it to stage for 15 years after it was written in 1891.
Casey Likes Will Lead and Direct SPRING AWAKENING in Arizona
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Fresh off his critically acclaimed run as Marty Mcfly in Back to the Future the Musical on Broadway, Likes promises a bold, new, and modern vision of the Tony-winning musical.
Previews: SPRING AWAKENINGS at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 3, 2025

Revolution Stage Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING, running from January 15 to January 30, 2025. With its raw emotion, stunning music, and profound message, SPRING AWAKENING is a theatrical experience which redefines what musical theatre can be.
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.
THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
Photos: SPRING AWAKENING at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is presenting Up In One Productions' Spring Awakening. Get a first look at photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
SPRING AWAKENING; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For the Chance Theater 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Chance Theater has announced its 2025 season, featuring bold, groundbreaking musicals, regional premieres, a world premiere from the company's inaugural resident playwright, and beloved holiday and family classics.
Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - Nov 6, 2024

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre?
Beaverton High School Student Presents ALICE BY HEART
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Beaverton High School student embarks on a research trip to London for the production of ALICE BY HEART, exploring the play's themes and historical context to enhance the upcoming performance.
San Francisco Playhouse To Present WAITRESS This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

WAITRESS returns to San Francisco for the holiday season from November 21 to January 18.
ALICE BY HEART to be Presented at Sinclair College in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Sinclair Theatre will present the regional debut of ALICE BY HEART, a new musical by Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, and Jessie Nelson. It explores Alice Spencer's journey during the London Blitz. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SPRING AWAKENING Extends at Rec Room Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

 Rec Room Arts has announced the extension of the acclaimed intimate restaging of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING (book and lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind).
Photos: Ayla Schwartz And Marquise Neal Star In ALICE BY HEART At Vanguard Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Vanguard Theater is presenting Alice by Heart, by the Tony Award winning writers of Spring Awakening. See photos from the production. 
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 10, 2024

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steven Sater written?

Steven Sater has written 2 shows including Spring Awakening (Bookwriter), Alice By Heart (Bookwriter).

What awards has Steven Sater been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakenin.

What awards has Steven Sater won?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening.

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