Gerard Canonico Stepping Into Spring Awakening Cast Tonight, 8/4

The producers of Spring Awakening, Broadway's groundbreaking musical hit, are pleased to announce that Gerard Canonico will be stepping into the role of Moritz, beginning tonight, August 4. He will be replacing Blake Bashoff who played his final performance on Broadway August 2, prior to joining Kyle  Riabko for the show's National Tour.  As previously announced, Hunter Parrish will be taking over the role of Melchior on August 18. Prior to that date, Matt Doyle and Jesse Swenson will alternate in the role.

Gerard Canonico comes to the role of Moritz from the show's ensemble. Canonico's Broadway credits include:  Les Miserables and A Christmas Carol.  In addition, he has appeared Off-Broadway in The Prince and the Pauper and Children's Letters to God.  Regional productions have included The King and I and Casper the Musical with Chita Rivera.

A statement from the producers says, "We have been very proud to have Gerard in our ensemble, and now are thrilled he is our newest Moritz. We also wish to thank Blake Bashoff for his superb work in the Broadway Company, and look forward to his terrific Moritz being seen by audiences across the country."

Spring Awakening continues its record-breaking run at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street. The musical, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater is choreographed by Bill T. Jones and directed by Michael Mayer.   Broadway's most talked-about new musical is the winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll, celebrating the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and a passion you will never forget.

 Performance schedule is as follows: Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7 pm, Wednesdays through Saturday at 8 pm, & Matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 pm.  For information and tickets, call Telecharge.com at 212 239-6200.