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.
Skylar Astin, who originated the role of Georg in the Broadway musical Spring Awakening, has since gained fame for his performances in the Pitch Perfect films and various television roles, including the titular character in the 2022 CBS drama So Help Me Todd. more...
Gerard Canonico, known for his versatile performances on Broadway, was a standout in Spring Awakening, showcasing his talent both as an actor and musician. more...
Lilli Cooper, an original Broadway cast member of "Spring Awakening," has also graced the stage in productions like "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Wicked," showcasing her versatility across both theater and screen. more...
Jennifer Damiano made her Broadway debut at just 15 years old as the youngest member of the original cast of Spring Awakening. more...
John Gallagher Jr. showcased his remarkable talent in theater with his Tony Award-winning performance as "Moritz Stiefel" in the rock musical Spring Awakening, a role that also earned him Drama Desk and Drama League nominations. more...
Gideon Glick, known for his Drama League Award-nominated performance in Significant Other, was also a notable cast member in both the Broadway and Off-Broadway productions of Spring Awakening. more...
Jonathan Groff, who gave an award-winning breakout performance in the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening in 2006, reunited with the entire original cast for a sold-out 15th anniversary concert in 2021, benefiting The Actors Fund and documented in the HBO special "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known." more...
Robert Hager, known for his Broadway performances in Spring Awakening and other notable productions, also toured with Spring Awakening, bringing his talent to audiences nationwide. more...
Brian Charles Johnson, known for his roles in Admission, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Gotham, showcased his talent on Broadway with memorable performances in Spring Awakening and American Idiot. more...
Lea Michele, who received rave reviews and a Drama Desk Award nomination for her role as "Wendla" in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Spring Awakening, recently reunited with the original cast for a 15th-anniversary concert benefiting The Actors Fund, now featured in the HBO docuseries "Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known." more...
Lauren Pritchard, who performed in the original Broadway cast of Spring Awakening, has since gained recognition as a singer-songwriter under the name LOLO, known for her hit singles and her 2016 album In Loving Memory of When I Gave a Shit. more...
Krysta Rodriguez, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast and the Deaf West Revival of Spring Awakening, has built an impressive career with notable roles on stage and screen, including her recent portrayal of Liza Minnelli in Netflix’s “Halston.” more...
Stephen Spinella, a two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, has an impressive theater resume that includes a role in Spring Awakening on Broadway. more...
Remy Zaken, who originated the role of Thea in the Broadway production of SPRING AWAKENING, has an impressive array of credits spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, and television. more...
Awards and Nominations
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Featured Actor in a Musical: John Gallagher Jr. won.
Production Team
Kevin Adams Lighting Designer
Kimberly Grigsby Musical Director
Susan Hilferty Costume Designer
Christine Jones Scenic Designer
Bryan Landrine Production Stage Manager
Michael Mayer Director
Brian Ronin Sound Designer
Duncan Sheik Orchestrator
Spring Awakening FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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
Videos