Deaf West Theatre
Latest News on Deaf West Theatre:
Tickets on Sale for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater (Jan 7, 2026)
NY Phil to Present US Premiere of Documentary Film EL CANTO DE LAS MANOS (Nov 3, 2025)
Review: Ali Stroker in Concert at Theatre Raleigh (Oct 19, 2025)
Tickets on Sale for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater (Jan 7, 2026)
NY Phil to Present US Premiere of Documentary Film EL CANTO DE LAS MANOS (Nov 3, 2025)
Review: Ali Stroker in Concert at Theatre Raleigh (Oct 19, 2025)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre
Deaf West Theatre
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical
Deaf West TheatreSpring Awakening
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical
Deaf West Theatre, Big River
Videos
Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-08 06:54:54
Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-10-15 21:23:27
Video: Watch a New Trailer For THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-13 06:14:40
Video: Michael Arden Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Direction of a Musical'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-11 22:44:17
VIDEO: Deaf West Theatre Creates ASL Interpreted Version of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' From ENCANTO
by Stephi Wild - 2022-09-23 10:25:20
VIDEO: ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Cast Members Chat at Paley Front Row 2020
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-11 09:31:38
VIDEO: Watch the Performance of 'Fight Song' Featuring Deaf West Theatre Company on ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-04-10 13:04:40
VIDEO: On This Day, September 27- Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Opens on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-27 16:28:21
VIDEO: Alex Boniello and Taylor Trensch Sing 'Disappear' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-16 10:48:39
VIDEO: On This Day, September 27- Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Opens on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-27 00:01:00
STAGE TUBE: A Look Inside Michael Arden's New Production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-11-15 21:54:05
STAGE TUBE: Ingrid Michaelson Performs 'Hell No' with Deaf West Theatre Actors on TODAY
by Stage Tube - 2016-09-02 16:12:14
VIDEO: Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING Inspires Ingrid Michaelson's New Video
by Michael Dale - 2016-07-19 17:03:21
VIDEO: Cast of SPRING AWAKENING Reunite for Medley of Songs on the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-12 22:18:52
VIDEO: Deaf West Needs Kickstarter Donations To Fund SPRING AWAKENING Tony Performance
by Michael Dale - 2016-05-24 11:18:39
VIDEO: Duncan Sheik Says Broadway's AMERICAN PSYCHO May Be Filmed, Talks SPRING AWAKENING Movie
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-27 18:24:44
VIDEO: Infinite Flow Wheelchair Dance Company Breaks Through Artistic Barriers
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-14 20:19:33
VIDEO: Partially Paralyzed Michael Patrick Thornton Uses Robotic Exoskeleton As RICHARD III
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-10 20:16:49
News
Tickets on Sale for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Two River Theater's Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Deaf West Theatre, directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Two River Theater's Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Deaf West Theatre, directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun.
Review: Ali Stroker in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - Oct 19, 2025
In June 2016, my mom and I went to New York during Tony Awards weekend. On the day of the telecast, we both walked all the way to the Beacon Theatre (where the ceremony was taking place) while rehearsal was going on
by Jeffrey Kare - Oct 19, 2025
In June 2016, my mom and I went to New York during Tony Awards weekend. On the day of the telecast, we both walked all the way to the Beacon Theatre (where the ceremony was taking place) while rehearsal was going on
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Oct 9, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 9, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Deaf West Theatre and Pace University to Launch Artist-in-Residence Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Beginning this fall, Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts and Deaf West Theatre are launching an artist-in-residence program focused on bridging performance and accessibility in musical theater training. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Beginning this fall, Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts and Deaf West Theatre are launching an artist-in-residence program focused on bridging performance and accessibility in musical theater training. Learn more!
REEL TO REEL Comes to Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025
Rogue Machine has added a co-production with HorseChart Theatre alongside their 2025 Season. Directed by Matthew McCray, the production will feature Samantha Klein, Brett Aune, Alley Mills Bean, and Jim Ortlieb.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025
Rogue Machine has added a co-production with HorseChart Theatre alongside their 2025 Season. Directed by Matthew McCray, the production will feature Samantha Klein, Brett Aune, Alley Mills Bean, and Jim Ortlieb.
Theatre Now Will Host Master Class With Rachel Sheinkin
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) next week.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) next week.
Deaf West Theatre, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Cast & More to Join JTF WEST 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more
BOTH EYES OPEN, A Hybrid Opera Theater Production, to Play Zellerbach Playhouse in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025
New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025
New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.
Boston Symphony Orchestra And Andris Nelsons Present BEETHOVEN & ROMANTICISM In January 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024
This January, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons present a special monthlong festival, Beethoven & Romanticism.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024
This January, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons present a special monthlong festival, Beethoven & Romanticism.
Interview: Adrian Kohler’s Continually Bringing Life to the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K
by Gil Kaan - Nov 21, 2024
Read our interview with Adrian Kohler of the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K from The Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company and the Baxter Theatre Centre.
by Gil Kaan - Nov 21, 2024
Read our interview with Adrian Kohler of the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K from The Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company and the Baxter Theatre Centre.
AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024
AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024
AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Deaf West Theatre been nominated for?
Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening and Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Big River.
What awards has Deaf West Theatre won?
Deaf West Theatre has won the Drama League Award for Unique Contribution to the Theatre.
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