Duncan Sheik
Birth Place: Daly City, California, USA
Latest News on Duncan Sheik:
Photos: SPRING AWAKENING at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck (Nov 12, 2024)
SPRING AWAKENING; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For the Chance Theater 2025 Season (Nov 12, 2024)
Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre (Nov 6, 2024)
Photos: SPRING AWAKENING at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck (Nov 12, 2024)
SPRING AWAKENING; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For the Chance Theater 2025 Season (Nov 12, 2024)
Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre (Nov 6, 2024)
BIO
Duncan Sheik is perhaps best known as the Tony and Grammy winning composer behind SPRING AWAKENING. As mentioned, he also wrote the music and lyrics for AMERICAN PSYCHO.
Photos
(L-R Back Row) Duncan Sheik, Skylar Astin, Jennifer Damiano, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Jonathan B. Wright, Lea Michele, Krysta Rodriguez, Lilli Cooper, Phoebe Strole, Producer Dave Sirulnick,Director Michael John Warren, Lauren Pritchard and Steven Sater (L-R Front Row) Gerard Canonico, Brian Charles Johnson, Jonathan Groff, Remy Zaken and John Gallagher Jr.
Date:
04/26/2022
From: Photos: SPRING AWAKENING Cast Reunites for NYC Premiere of HBO's THOSE YOU'VE KNOWN Documentary
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music
Duncan Sheik, The Secret Life of Bees
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score
Duncan Sheik, The Secret Life of Bees
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Duncan Sheik, The Secret Life of Bees
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)
Duncan Sheik, American Psycho
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Duncan Sheik, A Man's a Man
winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Musical
Duncan SheikSpring Awakening
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations
Duncan Sheik , Spring Awakening
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Best Musical
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Music
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
Videos
Video: Watch Trailer for SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024
Video: 'Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)' From SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Gives Surprise SPRING AWAKENING Performance on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE Reunite to Sing 'What I Got'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2020
Flashback: 'What Do You Love?' From Atlantic Theater's THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2020
VIDEO: Molly Gordon, Colton Ryan and the Cast of ALICE BY HEART Sing 'Down the Hole'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2020
VIDEO: Watch a New TV Spot for UNDERWATER, Starring Kristen Stewart & John Gallagher Jr.
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 20, 2019
VIDEO: Alex Brightman Sings Drew Gasparini's 'A LIttle Bit' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - Jun 9, 2019
TV: Welcome to Wonderland! Inside Opening Night of MCC's ALICE BY HEART
by TV - Opening Night Special - Mar 2, 2019
VIDEO: Watch Molly Gordon & Colton Ryan Sing 'Afternoon' from ALICE BY HEART
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2019
News
Photos: SPRING AWAKENING at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
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.
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
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.
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
What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre?
What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre?
SPRING AWAKENING, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND & More Set for Oceanside Theatre Company 2025 Season
Oceanside Theatre Company announced its 2025 season featuring ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and SPRING AWAKENING, offering a mix of drama, music, and comedy at the Brooks Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Oceanside Theatre Company announced its 2025 season featuring ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and SPRING AWAKENING, offering a mix of drama, music, and comedy at the Brooks Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Susan Birkenhead
Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam, Working, BOOP!).
Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam, Working, BOOP!).
San Francisco Playhouse To Present WAITRESS This November
WAITRESS returns to San Francisco for the holiday season from November 21 to January 18.
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
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.
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
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).
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
Vanguard Theater is presenting Alice by Heart, by the Tony Award winning writers of Spring Awakening. See photos from the production.
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
What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts?
What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts?
Bill Berloni Will Sign Copies of His Book at the Museum of Broadway
Bill Berloni will take part in a special event to celebrate Kids' Night on Broadway at The Museum of Broadway. Berloni will be signing copies of his book, Broadway Tails with Bill Berloni on August 20 at 4pm.
Bill Berloni will take part in a special event to celebrate Kids' Night on Broadway at The Museum of Broadway. Berloni will be signing copies of his book, Broadway Tails with Bill Berloni on August 20 at 4pm.
WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala
Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
Judy Collins Comes to Alaska PAC
Judy Collins is headed to Alaska PAC next month. The performance is on September 15 at the Discovery Theatre.
Judy Collins is headed to Alaska PAC next month. The performance is on September 15 at the Discovery Theatre.
Cast Announced for SPRING AWAKENING At Rec Room Arts
Rec Room Arts will present SPRING AWAKENING, a powerful musical exploring the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Rec Room Arts will present SPRING AWAKENING, a powerful musical exploring the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Video: First Look At ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere
See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.
See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.
Review: ALICE BY HEART at Kokandy Productions
While Kokandy Productions’ ALICE BY HEART has some lovely performances, the musical itself is far less imaginative than its ALICE IN WONDERLAND-inspired title suggests.
While Kokandy Productions’ ALICE BY HEART has some lovely performances, the musical itself is far less imaginative than its ALICE IN WONDERLAND-inspired title suggests.
Special Offer: SPRING AWAKENING at Algonquin Arts Theatre
Unleash the Passion: Spring Awakening at Algonquin Arts Theatre
Unleash the Passion: Spring Awakening at Algonquin Arts Theatre
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Castle Craig Players
On Saturday, July 27th, I had the pleasure of seeing SPRING AWAKENING as put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. The stellar acting, singing, lighting, and choreography draws the audience right in. The talented vocalists and skilled musicians combine to create the melancholy and ominous feel behind the music written by Duncan Sheik, with book and lyrics by Steven Slater, setting the tone of the story in a way that captivates the audience and reveals the deep and dark feelings of the characters. The song, 'I Believe,' a full ensemble number at the end of the first act showcases particularly strong harmonies. Director Oliver Kochol, musical director Jill Brunelle, and choreographer Todd Santa Maria combine their skills to help bring out the best in this highly talented cast.
On Saturday, July 27th, I had the pleasure of seeing SPRING AWAKENING as put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. The stellar acting, singing, lighting, and choreography draws the audience right in. The talented vocalists and skilled musicians combine to create the melancholy and ominous feel behind the music written by Duncan Sheik, with book and lyrics by Steven Slater, setting the tone of the story in a way that captivates the audience and reveals the deep and dark feelings of the characters. The song, 'I Believe,' a full ensemble number at the end of the first act showcases particularly strong harmonies. Director Oliver Kochol, musical director Jill Brunelle, and choreographer Todd Santa Maria combine their skills to help bring out the best in this highly talented cast.
Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere
Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.
Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Duncan Sheik written?
Duncan Sheik has written 9 shows including Twelfth Night (Music), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), Spring Awakening (Composer), The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Composer), A Man's a Man (Composer), American Psycho (Music and Lyrics), Alice By Heart (Composer), Because of Winn Dixie (Composer), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (Composer).
What awards has Duncan Sheik been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man's a Man, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Orchestrations (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 Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening and Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening.
What awards has Duncan Sheik won?
Duncan Sheik has received several prestigious awards, including Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, and Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees. He won Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, along with multiple awards for the same production, including Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards), Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards), Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards), and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening.
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