Adapted from the play by Frank Wedekind
The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "The most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" (Entertainment Weekly) - SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will more...
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 Greg Serrano in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Max in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. more...
Lilli Cooper, who originated the role of Martha in the Original Broadway Cast of "Spring Awakening," has also been seen on Broadway in "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Wicked." more...
John Gallagher, Jr., who won a 2007 Tony Award® for his breakout performance in the groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening, continues to shine in both stage and screen roles, including his recent work in premiere productions at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Arena Stage. more...
Gideon Glick, known for his Drama League Award-nominated performance in Significant Other, also captivated audiences in the past with his role in the Broadway production 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, which was later featured in the HBO documentary "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known." more...
Lea Michele, who delivered a captivating performance as "Wendla" in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Spring Awakening, reprised her role for the show's 15th anniversary reunion concert, benefiting The Actors Fund, and is featured in the HBO docuseries "Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known." more...
Lauren Pritchard, who performed under the name LOLO and is recognized for her musical collaborations and solo work, was a standout in the original cast of "Spring Awakening," bringing her unique talent to the acclaimed production. more...
Frank Wood, celebrated for his Tony Award-winning performance in Side Man, brings his profound emotional depth and versatility to the stage, a quality that enriched his role in Spring Awakening. more...
Remy Zaken, who starred as Thea in the original Broadway cast of SPRING AWAKENING, has an impressive array of credits including Off-Broadway performances and notable regional theater roles, as well as a degree in psychology from Columbia University. more...
Awards and Nominations
2007 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: John Gallagher, Jr. won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jonathan Groff was nominated but did not win.
2006 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: John Gallagher, Jr was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Jonathan Groff was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie): Lea Michele was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Kevin Adams Lighting Designer
Kimberly Grigsby Musical Director
Musical Director
Susan Hilferty Costume Designer
Bill T. Jones Choreographer
Christine Jones Scenic Designer
Michael Mayer Director
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
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