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Sheik and Pritchard to Perform at Town Hall Nov. 13
Source: Playbill.com
Tony and Grammy Award-winning Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik will take to the stage of Town Hall Nov. 13. Joining Sheik for the 8 PM Town Hall concert will be original Spring Awakening cast member Lauren Pritchard.
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Fela Directed & Choreographed by Bill T. Jones
Source: felaoffbroadway.com
In this new musical, directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Bill T. Jones, audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), Fela! explores his controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician.
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Open Call Auditions in Overland Park, Kansas 7/25
Source: SpringAwakening.com
Spring Awakening will conduct an open call audion in Overland Park, Kansas on July 25th at 11am.
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Spring Awakening Stars Lend a Hand to Operation Backpack
Source: Broadway.com
The cast of Spring Awakening joined the Volunteers of America's Operation Backpack (OBP, as it's called) on July 9 for a signing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
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"Weeds" Star Parrish to Join Broadway's Spring Awakening
Source: Playbill.com
Hunter Parrish, who plays Silas on the acclaimed Showtime series "Weeds," will join the Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening in August.
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THE LEADING MEN: Bashoff
Source: Playbill.com
Moritz is hitting the highway. Blake Bashoff and his pal Melchior (Kyle Riabko) will be taking their roles on the road with the Spring Awakening national tour beginning in mid-August.
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Bashoff and Riabko to Rock Tour of Spring Awakening
Source: Playbill.com
The current stars of Broadway's Spring Awakening – Blake Bashoff and Kyle Riabko – will head the cast of the national tour of that Tony Award-winning musical, which begins a pre-tour engagement in San Diego Aug. 15.
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Fresh Face: Kyle Riabko
Source: Broadway.com
Riabko started out as a musician, playing guitar and singing in a band called Ten, Eleven, Twelve—so named for the respective ages of its members. By his late teens, he had already toured Canada.
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Alexandra Socha: Seventeen Interview
Source: Seventeen.com
Alexandra Socha is just 18. She thinks about going to college and loves to wear dresses, but every night, instead of working on calculus homework, she’s wowing audiences as Wendla, the female lead in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening.
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Broadway's Spring Awakening Offers Online Rush Tickets
Source: Playbill.com
The Broadway production of Spring Awakening has launched a new digital ticket rush offer on the official webpage of the Tony Award-winning musical.
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Spring Awakening Will Make U.K. Premiere in 2009 at Lyric Hammersmith
Source: Playbill.com
The Lyric Hammersmith has announced that it will present the U.K. premiere of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Tony Award- winning musical Spring Awakening, with performances commencing Jan. 23, 2009, prior to an official opening Feb. 3.
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Melcher to Publish Spring Awakening Behind-the-Scenes Book
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Fans of Spring Awakening will get the chance to learn how the Tony-winning hit musical came to life when Melcher Media publishes a comprehensive book on the production.
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They Don't Do Sadness! Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele Depart Spring Awakening on a High Note
Source: Broadway.com
Lea Michele called it "a magical night," and she wasn't kidding: The final Spring Awakening performance of Michele and her Tony-nominated co-star, Jonathan Groff, on Sunday, May 18, was a celebration from start to finish. Hundreds of the show's most fervent fans packed the Eugene O'Neill Theatre and greeted Michele with a standing ovation before she had sung her first note.
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Riabko and Socha Will Be Spring Awakening's New Melchior and Wendla
Source: Playbill.com
Playbill.com has learned that Canadian musician Kyle Riabko will succeed Tony nominee Jonathan Groff as Melchior in the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
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Spring Is Here: Tony-Winning Musical to Appear on
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In honor of the first day of spring, the young company of Broadway's Spring Awakening will perform on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" March 20.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame Video:
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Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater were honored on February 20 with an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Broadway.com was at the special event at Symphony Space and is proud to bring you a series of video highlights from the mini-concert, starring Spring Awakening original cast members John Gallagher Jr. and Lauren Pritchard.

Video 3 of 7: "The Dark I Know Well" from Spring Awakening, performed by Pritchard with Gallagher
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Songwriters Hall of Fame Video:
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Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater were honored on February 20 with an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Broadway.com was at the special event at Symphony Space and is proud to bring you a series of video highlights from the mini-concert, starring Spring Awakening original cast members John Gallagher Jr. and Lauren Pritchard.

Video 2 of 7: "Left Behind" from Spring Awakening, performed by Gallagher and Pritchard
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Songwriters Hall of Fame Video:
Source: Broadway.com
Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater were honored on February 20 with an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Broadway.com was at the special event at Symphony Space and is proud to bring you a series of video highlights from the mini-concert, starring Spring Awakening original cast members John Gallagher Jr. and Lauren Pritchard.

Video 1 of 7: "All That's Known" from Spring Awakening, performed by Gallagher
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Lea Michele shines at Feinstein's
Source: Broadway.com
Spring Awakening star Lea Michele made her cabaret debut in classy fashion on February 25, delighting a packed house of family, friends and fans at Feinstein's at the Regency.
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Lauren Pritchard Says Goodbye to Spring Awakening
Source: Broadway.com
Lauren Pritchard bid a tearful farewell to her Spring Awakening family on February 17.
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Emma Hunton Joins Broadway's Spring Awakening Feb. 19
Source: Playbill.com
Hunton makes her Broadway debut as the youngest member of the Spring Awakening cast.
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The Stars of Spring Awakening Experience a Little Serendipity
Source: Broadway.com
What's better than an ice cream sundae named after your favorite Broadway musical?
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The Kids of Spring Awakening Get a Rude Awakening
Source: Broadway.com
The young stars of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening had a night out at the theater, this time heading to the 47th Street Theatre rather than the Eugene ONeill.
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Gallagher, Jr. & Groff teach BAA Masterclass
Source: Broadwayworld.com
Broadway-Artists-Alliance continued their 2008 masterclass series with a Spring Awakening's Jonathan Groff and Tony Award winner John Gallagher, Jr.
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Spring Awakening Gals Set for Broadway Backwards Concert
Source: Playbill.com
Six women from the cast of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening have joined the ever-growing roster of artists who will take part in Broadway Backwards III, which is scheduled for Feb. 4 at the American Airlines Theatre.
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Broadway Buzz Q & A: Lea Michele
Source: Broadway.com
As Wendla, the innocent young heroine who drives the action, Michele gives a heartbreaking performance that's totally in sync with her stage lover, Jonathan Groff. In this interview, Michele talks about her experience with the show and her decision to extend her run for an additional 6 months.
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CALLING ALL SPRING AWAKENING FANS! WE WANT YOUR STORIES!
Source: Springawakening.com
The Spring Awakening companion book will hit stores in September 2008, and we would love to include your voices in our book!
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Happy Birthday, Spring Awakening! Stars Party on 1st Anniversary
Source: Broadway.com
To celebrate their one year anniversary on Broadway, Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr. and the whole Spring Awakening gang took to Bond 45 in Times Square for a post-show bash after the Sunday night performance on December 9.
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MTV goes Back to Broadway
Source: MTV.com
MTV interviewed Spring Awakening cast members Skylar Astin and John Gallagher, Jr. on their first night back after the strike.
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Rosie's Gala: Building Dreams for Kids
Source: rosie.com
we have donated a SPRING AWAKENING package to Rosie O'Donnell's online charity auction. The package includes: 2 Stage Seats,1 person to appear in a musical number during a performance of SA,a backstage meet and greet for both winners with members of the cast
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Macy's Parade Features Groff & Michele
Source: Youtube.com
Spring Awakening's Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff belted out "Give My Regards to Broadway" atop the M&M's Chocolate Candies on Broadway float on Thanksgiving morning
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Spring Awakening Book Signing
Source: Dramabookshop.com
On Tuesday, November 13, from 5-7 pm, Join us for a book signing with Spring Awakening librettist Steven Sater and composer Duncan Sheik! There may be appearances from special guests, so be sure to attend this free event.
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Spring Awakening Libretto Published by TCG
Source: Playbill.com
The complete libretto of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening has been published by Theatre Communications Group.
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Spring Awakening appears on Comcast Television
Source: Youtube.com
Spring Awakening was profiled by Comcast television. Be sure to tune in Wednesday, October 17 to catch it live on television.
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Spring Awakening Recoups on Broadway
Source: Playbill.com
The 2007 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Spring Awakening, has recouped its initial $6 million capitalization.
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Source: Playbill.com
With its bold rock score and tale of alienated teenagers in the throes of adolescence, Spring Awakening is redefining the musical for a new generation.
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Spring Awakening performs at Broadway in Bryant Park
Source: Broadway.com
The final concert in the free summer series Broadway in Bryant Park took place before a capacity crowd on Thursday, August 9 and featured the cast of Spring Awakening
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Spring Awakening Is Ready to Expand Worldwide
Source: Playbill.com
The Tony-winning Spring Awakening is readying to play to audiences across the globe.
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Tonys 2007: The Spring Awakening Victory Party
Source: Broadway.com
Following their triumphant victory at Radio City Music Hall, the cast and creative team of the Tony winning Best Musical of 2007 partied the night away at Spotlight Live.
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Spring Awakening Wins 7 Broadway.com Audience Awards!
Source: Broadway.com
SPRING AWAKENING came out on top this year, with seven Audience Award wins including the coveted category of Favorite New Broadway Musical.
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Spring Awakening Named Top Musical
Source: Broadway.com
The hit musical takes 4 total Drama Desk Awards including the prize for Outstanding Musical!
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Spring Awakening Cast and Director Make Apple Store Appearance May 17
Source: Playbill.com
The cast of Spring Awakening and its Tony-nominated director, Michael Mayer, will make an appearance at the Apple Store in Soho May 17 between 5-6 pm.
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Spring Awakening Among Drama League Winners
Source: Playbill.com
Spring Awakening received the Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Musical on Friday, May 11!
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New York Drama Critics' Circle Award Goes to Spring Awakening for Best New Musical!
Source: Playbill.com
The Best Musical award was given to Spring Awakening, which features book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik.
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Spring Awakening Wins Lucille Lortel Award!
Source: Playbill.com
Spring Awakening received Outstanding Musical prize at the 2007 Lucille Lortel Awards, which recognize excellence in Off-Broadway theatre.
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Line Up, Young Hopefuls (and Really, Be Young)
Source: NYTimes.com
Michael Freeman came all the way from the University of Alabama to spend six chilly early-morning hours yesterday sitting on the sidewalk along 38th Street in Manhattan. Scott Johnston just came from Long Island, but he got to the sidewalk three hours earlier than Mr. Freeman. One a.m.: first in line.
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Read Spring Awakening's Blog with Fans
Source: MyFoxNy.com
On Friday, April 27th from 7am-9am, cast members Lea Michelle, Jonathan Groff, and John Gallagher Jr. were on Fox 5's Good Day New York and gave in-studio interviews while blogging live with their fans to answer their dying questions. Click below to view the blog entries
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The Ultimate Guide to Sitting Onstage at Spring Awakening
Source: Playbill.com
Up-close views of certain parts of the anatomy are not the only attractions of sitting in one of the 26 onstage seats at the new Broadway musical Spring Awakening. You can also hear actual singing voices, as opposed to amplified ones. You can give the actors a pat on the back — or get kicked by errant choreography.
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'Spring Awakening' puts new spin on Broadway
Source: 7Online.com
A show written in the 1800s is causing a sensation on Broadway. It's called "Spring Awakening," and it's been infused with a beautiful pop score. The subject matter is timeless - the confusing and painful march through adolescence. Eyewitness New reporter Sandy Kenyon has more.
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Spring Further Awakened
Source: Playbill.com
The changes made to the Broadway transfer of Spring Awakening made it one of the most highly praised shows of the season. Playbill journalist Robert Simonson looks at the journey from the Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway to The Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway.
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On the Scene: Spring Awakening Cast Signs and Sings at Virgin
Source: Broadway.com
Songwriters Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik as well as cast members Skylar Astin, John Gallagher Jr., Gideon Glick, Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, Remy Zaken and the rest of the talented stars of the show perform two numbers at the VIRGIN Mega-store in Times Square.
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Rosie O'Donnell Raves on
Source: ABC.com
Rosie O'Donnell raves about "Spring Awakening," and introduces Lea Michele and Jonathon Groff in the audience.
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Spring Awakening Stars Sign CDs in Times Square
Source: Broadway.com
The Virgin Megastore in Times Square may have lost its claim to virginity on January 10, when the talented young Broadway cast of Spring Awakening took over the place, wowing a huge crowd of fans with a live rendition of "Touch Me" and "Totally Fucked." Afterward, we joined the throng lined up to get their original cast CDs signed by songwriters Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater and, well, the original cast! Check out the scene.
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PHOTO CALL: Spring Awakening CD Signing
Source: Playbill.com
The Times Square Virgin Megastore hosted the Spring Awakening cast for a CD signing of the new Decca Broadway cast recording on Jan. 10.
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The Casting 'Net: A Search for Real Teen for Racy Show
Source: NYPost.com
LOOKING for teen mu sicians who can play . . . singing young teens? Hit MySpace. That's what the casting directors did for "Spring Awakening," the new rock musical about puberty and its perils.
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Rite of Spring
Source: Theatremania.com
Their hormones raging, the teenagers of a small town think almost constantly of sex, but they don't know what to do about it because they haven't received an iota of education on the subject from their repressive parents or teachers.
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Spring Awakening Will Put Audience in Middle of Action; Student Rush Also Offered
Source: Playbill.com
At Broadway's Eugene O'Neill, 25 seats priced at $31.25 will put playgoers in the heart of the experience (although there is no physical audience participation). Theatregoers can purchase these unique seats in advance (at the box office only) but there are special requirements.
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Storm, Stress and Spring Awakening
Source: Playbill.com
"Against all odds and against my wildest imaginings, we find ourselves rehearsing for Broadway," director Michael Mayer said Oct. 16, at a rehearsal-studio press event for the new youth rock musical Spring Awakening.
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In Rehearsal: Spring Awakening
Source: Broadway.com
Broadway.com attends an open rehearsal for the new musical at the New 42nd St Rehearsal Studios on October 16, 2006.Video shot and edited by Timothy Kepler and Jesse Zook Mann. Interviews by Paul Wontorek
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Photo Coverage: Spring Awakening Press Preview
Source: Broadwayworld.com
Members of the press were given a special preview look at the up-coming new musical, Spring Awakening, yesterday, Oct. 16. Spring Awakening, which was previously a hit at the Atlantic Theater Company, will begin previews on Broadway on Thursday, November 16th at 8pm at the Eugene O’Neill Theater (230 West 49th St.) has set its opening night for Sunday, December 10th at 6:30pm.
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