Steven Sater News

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Minneapolis in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Connecticut in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of China in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre and Foothill Theatre Arts presents SPRING AWAKENING. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, this groundbreaking musical with its bold rock score is a universal coming of age story that tells the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers. SPRING AWAKENING, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and Choreography by Amanda Folena.

In occasione del debutto di questa sera della prima versione italiana di SPRING AWAKENING, su licenza della MTI - Music Theatre International, BroadwayWorld.com - Italy vi propone un'intervista esclusiva al direttore musicale nonché vocal coach Stefano Brondi.

Today in 2006, Spring Awakening opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it ran for 859 performances. Spring Awakening is a rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is based on the controversial German play Spring Awakening (1891) by Frank Wedekind which was banned in Germany for some time due to its frank portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. Set in late-19th century Germany, the musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. In the musical, alternative rock is employed as part of the folk-infused rock score.The original Broadway production won 8 Tony Awards, including Tonys for Best Musical, Direction, Book, Score and Featured Actor. The production also garnered 4 Drama Desk Awards whilst its original cast album received a Grammy Award.

Seen for the first time on the West Coast, OBIE Award winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter's A BRIGHT NEW BOISE (Drama Desk Award nomination, LA Times-Critic's Choice, LA Weekly-PICK OF THE WEEK) will be extending through December 17th at Rogue Machine.

Debutta in anteprima nazionale al Teatro Politeama di Cascina (PI), giovedi 13 dicembre, ore 21, su licenza esclusiva MTI - Music Theatre International, SPRING AWAKENING, l'opera rock che ha appassionato milioni di giovani con la sua forza innovativa e la sua straordinaria vitalita.

Last season, the 2011 Best Production (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, and Garland Awards) Small Engine Repair started out in the "Off The Clock" series. Now, in the tradition of offering 'edgier' entertainment in this slot, Rogue Machine launches the World Premiere of Rob Mersola's Dirty Filthy Love Story tonight, November 24th at 8pm (no 10pm show that night).

Last season, the 2011 Best Production (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, and Garland Awards) Small Engine Repair started out in the "Off The Clock" series. Now, in the tradition of offering 'edgier' entertainment in this slot, Rogue Machine launches the World Premiere of Rob Mersola's Dirty Filthy Love Story on Saturday, November 24th at 8pm (no 10pm show that night).

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING songwriter Duncan Sheik all about his staggering spate of upcoming stage projects - the musical stage adaptation of the controversial Bret Easton Ellis bestseller AMERICAN PSYCHO, as well as his Steven Sater collaborations on THE NIGHTENGALE, WHISPER HOUSE, MR. CHESS and ALICE included - in addition to all about his upcoming concert appearance on November 23 at the Gramercy Theatre. Additionally, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter also expounded upon his career thus far and we took a look back at some of his favorite scores and composers, as well as the individuals to have the most impact on him and how that has played out in both his theatre and recording career. Plus, Sheik shares exciting exclusive news on the development of the forthcoming film adaptation of SPRING AWAKENING, directed by McG, to potentially begin filming next summer if all goes as planned, as well as opens up with his feelings on GLEE's recent homage to his hit 90s single "Barely Breathing" and his original SPRING AWAKENING leads Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, as well as news about his upcoming solo album and the many, many stage projects he currently has in development. All of that and much, much more!

One of Broadway's most talked about musicals and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years will be presented at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY, tonight, November 16 - December 15, 2012, Today and Saturday at 8:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM.

Grammy and Tony award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will headline Michele Clark's Sunset Session Tour 2012 kicking off at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas tonight, November 9. Sheik will be performing songs from his new album Covers 80s Remixed out on his own imprint Sneaky Records/MRI. See full list of dates below.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will launch its Second National Tour next month in Chicago, with Nic Rouleau, direct from the Broadway company, starring in the role of Elder Price. Ben Platt will star opposite Rouleau as Elder Cunningham.

On Twitter Watch, Lea Michele wrote 'Hangin at the recording studio with my amazing song writing partner @feliciabarton!

Grammy and Tony award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will headline Michele Clark's Sunset Session Tour 2012 kicking off at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on November 9. Sheik will be performing songs from his new album Covers 80s Remixed out on his own imprint Sneaky Records/MRI. See full list of dates below.

The Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY presents the rock musical Spring Awakening for their fall production.

Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Dramatists Guild of America is cancelling their 2012 Awards Night on Monday, November 5 at The Players Club. The Dramatists Guild will reschedule the Awards Night to a later date, which will be announced in the coming weeks. The Guild's thoughts and well wishes are with everyone affected by the storm and they are most appreciative of your understanding during this difficult time..