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VIDEO: Tracy Nicole Chapman to Star in SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! World Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse; Watch a Preview!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017

Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! Created and directed by RAndy Johnson, who wrote and directed the hit Broadway musical A Night With Janis Joplin, with book by Cheryl West (Play On!). Click below for a sneak preview at the talented ensemble!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of Lillias White and More in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the Taper
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 16, 2016

August Wilson's hard-hitting 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' opened September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/ Mark Taper Forum. 'Ma Rainey...' is part of Wilson's American Century Cycle of 10 plays chronicling African American experience in 20th Century USA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below, along with behind the scenes with the cast and celebrities!

Photo Flash: Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad and More Celebrate MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Opening at the Taper
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016

August Wilson's hard-hitting 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' opened September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/ Mark Taper Forum. 'Ma Rainey...' is part of Wilson's American Century Cycle of 10 plays chronicling African American experience in 20th Century USA. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Lillias White and More in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the Taper
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016

Now in previews, August Wilson's hard-hitting 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' opens September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/ Mark Taper Forum. 'Ma Rainey...' is part of Wilson's American Century Cycle of 10 plays chronicling African American experience in 20th Century USA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING to Offer Inside Look at Translating Lyrics Into ASL
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015

An interactive American Sign Language experience will be held at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre prior to the Tuesday, December 1st performance of Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. Producer and Deaf West Theatre Artistic Director D.J. Kurs, along with members of the cast, will lead an inside look into the process of translating the lyrics of Spring Awakening into American Sign Language. Signed words and lyrics from the show will be taught, followed by a sing- and sign-along.

Producers of SPRING AWAKENING Revival Honored By Mayor's Office
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 19, 2015

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold, and David J. Kurs, producers of Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, were honored this morning by The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and Commissioner Victor Calise at the NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month) Awards, where they received the Champion of Change Award.

Photo Coverage: SPRING AWAKENING Cast Parties All Night Long on Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out after party coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Old Cast Members Reunite on the SPRING AWAKENING Red Carpet!
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out red carpet coverage below!

Photo Coverage: It's Back! SPRING AWAKENING Takes Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out curtain call coverage below!

VIDEO: LIVE on Periscope! Tour SPRING AWAKENING Backstage with Alex Wyse
by Sally Henry - Sep 27, 2015

SPRING AWAKENING cast member Alex Wyse has an exciting surprise for fans this evening.

Deaf West's Revival of SPRING AWAKENING Opens on Broadway Tonight
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 27, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances tonight, September 8, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

SPRING AWAKENING Sets Opening Night Lottery Policy for Broadway!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2015

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold, David J. Kurs, and Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, will open on Broadway this Sunday, September 27. The limited engagement will now run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Photo Flash: The Song of Purple Summer is Back on Broadway; New Shots from Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2015

New production photos from Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening have just been released, following the news of the show's two-week extension. Check them out below!

TV Exclusive: SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE with SPRING AWAKENING Old & New- 'The Bitch of Living' Edition!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2015

A big msuical revival will arrive in just a week, marking the first time since Spring Awakening has played on Broadway since its original 2006 run. Today, BWW is continuing our SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE series by tributing both the new kids and the original cast with 'The Bitch of Living.'

Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Adds Two More Weeks to Broadway Run
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2015

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that an extra two weeks of performances for Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening have been added to the current Broadway run. The limited engagement will now run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Spring Awakening is currently in previews and will open Sunday, September 27.

Photo Flash: First Look at Austin P. McKenzie, Marlee Matlin and More in Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, is now in performances at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). The limited engagement will open on Sunday, September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Trio Perform SPRING AWAKENING & Taylor Swift Mashup!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2015

They're at it again! Melanie Brook, Anna Ty Bergman, and Kerri George are back with a new video on YouTube - this time mashing up what else, but Taylor Swift and Spring Awakening. Below, check out  their version of 'Mama Who Bore Me' and 'Bad Blood,' featuring Alexander Sage Oyen on the guitar.

Deaf West's Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING Starts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances tonight, September 8, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING to Sets ASL Lottery Policy
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2015

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances this coming Tuesday, September 8 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Breaking News: Camryn Manheim & Patrick Page Board Broadway Revival of SPRING AWAKENING
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 10, 2015

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that that Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Camryn Manheim ('The Practice,' 'Ghost Whisperer'), Drama Desk Award nominee Patrick Page (Cymbeline at Shakespeare in the Park, Casa Valentina, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark), and Theater World Award winner Russell Harvard (Tribes, 'Fargo,' There Will Be Blood), have completed the casting for Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed byMichael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff. Elizabeth Greene and Daniel Marmion also join the production as swings.