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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: December 10, 2006
Closing: January 18, 2009

Spring Awakening - 2006 Broadway History , Info & More


The winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards - including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score - Spring Awakening has been called "the best musical of a generation" (NY Observer). Adapted from Frank Wedekind's play of the same name, with an acclaimed score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, book by Steven Sater and direction by Tony-winner Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening boldly depicts how a dozen young people make their way through the thrilling, complicated, confusing and mysterious time of their sexual awakening.


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BWW Video Show Preview: Spring Awakening
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2006


Catch the latest supersized video show preview on BroadwayWorld.com - the critcally acclaimed and much talked about 'Spring Awakening' featuring music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater.

Tony Nominee: John Gallagher Jr. (with Lea Michele)
by Michael Gilboe - May 16, 2007


We talk with Lea Michele (Wendla) and John Gallagher Jr. (Moritz) about their long histories with the show and the difficulties convincing the audiences to come.

Sheik, Sater & 'Spring' Stars Appear at Apple Store, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2006


On December 13th at 6 PM, Grammy Award-nominated musician and composer Duncan Sheik will give theatre fans inside look at how he created the music for the musical Spring Awakening using Logic Pro software for recording, editing, and mixing

Photo Coverage: Spring Awakening Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - December 12, 2006


Krysta Rodriguez was chosen as the Gypsy Robe Winner for Spring Awakening, which opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on December 10th

Photo Coverage: Spring Awakening Curtain Call & Party
by Ben Strothmann - December 12, 2006


After Spring Awakening opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on December 10th, a star-studded after-party was held at Tavern on the Green

Photo Coverage: Spring Awakening Arrivals
by Ben Strothmann - December 11, 2006


Spring Awakening, after beginning previews on Thursday, November 16th, opened on Sunday, December 10th at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Going Geeky on 'Spring Awakening' Part 2
by Michael Gilboe - December 10, 2006


Our interview with Skylar Astin, Lauren Pritchard, Phoebe Strole and Brian Johnson, all making their Broadway debut, in part two of a six part series, 'Going Geeky on Spring Awakening' being presented in conjuction with BroadwayWorld.com and the podcast, Broadway Bullet.

Going Geeky on 'Spring Awakening' Part 1
by Michael Gilboe - December 7, 2006


Broadway Bullet interview Stephen Spinella about 'Spring Awakening' and his career in this first installment of six interviews. Spinella also discusses 'Angels in America' and advice for actors.

Sheik and 'Spring' Cast to Appear at Apple Store, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2006


Duncan Sheik, whose musical Spring Awakening is set to open on December 10th at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, will appear with the cast of the show at Soho's Apple store (located at 103 Prince St.) on December 13th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

TV: Broadway Beat - Spring Awakening, Julie Andrews, etc
by Broadway Beat - November 11, 2006


This week on Broadway Beat catch scenes and interviews with the cast and crew of Spring Awakening. Also on the program - Julie Andrews and the Kids Night On Broadway press event; and opening night of The Times They Are A-Changin'.

Spring Awakening Cast Album Now Set for 12/12 Release
by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2006


The cast album of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's critically acclaimed musical Spring Awakening will be released by Decca on December 12th--a week later than originally announced.

'Awakening' Continues Onstage Seating; Rush Tix Available
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2006


Spring Awakening will continue its onstage seating policy, which originated when the show was performed this summer at the Atlantic Theatre Company

Photo Coverage: Spring Awakening Press Preview
by Ben Strothmann - October 18, 2006


Members of the press were given a special preview look at the talented cast and creative team of the up-coming new musical, 'Spring Awakening.'

Tamara Tunie Joins Spring Awakening Producing Team
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2006


Stage veteran Tamara Tunie, who currently stars as Dr. Melinda Warner on the hit television series 'Law and Order: SVU' on NBC and as District Attorney Jessica Griffin on the daytime television series 'As The World Turns' on CBS, has joined the producing team of the acclaimed new musical Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening Tix Now Available to Am Ex Holders
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2006


Tickets to the new musical Spring Awakening, which will begin previews on Thursday, November 16th and open on December 10th at the Eugene O'Neill Theater (230 West 49th St), are now on sale for holders of American Express cards.

Christine Estabrook Completes Spring Awakening Cast
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2006


Stage veteran Christine Estabrook, well-known for her work in TV's 'Desperate Housewives,' will take on the adult female lead role of Spring Awakening, the new Broadway musical that was previously a hit at the Atlantic Theater Company

Stephen Spinella Cast in Broadway's Spring Awakening
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2006


Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will take on the adult male lead role of Spring Awakening, the acclaimed new musical with with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater

Spring Awakening to Begin Previews a Day Early, 11/16
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2006


The acclaimed new musical Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, will begin previews on Thursday, November 16th--a day earlier than originally announced--at 8pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theater

Duncan Sheik to Record Spring Awakening Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006


Duncan Sheik has written on his blog that a cast album of Spring Awakening, the Broadway-bound musical that he penned with Steven Sater, is in the works

Spring Awakening Opens Dec. 10; Some Casting Also Set
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2006


Spring Awakening, the new musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, previously announced to arrive on Broadway Friday, November 17th at 8pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theater has set its opening night for Sunday, December 10th at 6:30pm; some casting has also been announced

Spring Awakening to Bloom at the O'Neill in November
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2006


Spring Awakening, the hit Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater musical about the hormonal turmoil of adolescence, is set to begin previews at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on November 17th, although no opening date has been announced yet

Spring Awakening FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Spring Awakening and what's the order?
Mamma Who Bore Me
All That's Known
The Bitch of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness
Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song of Purple Summer
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer

Spring Awakening History

Other Productions of Spring Awakening

2006   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2006   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2015   Broadway Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production
Broadway

Spring Awakening - 2006 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Steven Sater
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Bill T. Jones
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Mayer
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical John Gallagher Jr.
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Spring Awakening
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Duncan Sheik
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Original Score Duncan Sheik
2007 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2007 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2007 Theatre World Awards Performance Jonathan Groff

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