Deaf West Theatre
Latest News on Deaf West Theatre:
Deaf West Theatre to Host 5th National Deaf High School Theatre & Film Festival (Feb 26, 2026)
Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum (Feb 22, 2026)
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February (Feb 11, 2026)
Deaf West Theatre to Host 5th National Deaf High School Theatre & Film Festival (Feb 26, 2026)
Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum (Feb 22, 2026)
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February (Feb 11, 2026)
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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
Deaf West Theatre to Host 5th National Deaf High School Theatre & Film Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Deaf West Theatre will partner with Gallaudet University and California School for the Deaf, Riverside for the fifth annual National Deaf High School Theatre & Film Festival (NDHSTF).
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Deaf West Theatre will partner with Gallaudet University and California School for the Deaf, Riverside for the fifth annual National Deaf High School Theatre & Film Festival (NDHSTF).
Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Feb 22, 2026
With so many delights and leaning heavily into both the political moment that is recounts and what America is experiencing in the here and now, HERE LIES LOVE rocks as aggressively as it rallies.
by Evan Henerson - Feb 22, 2026
With so many delights and leaning heavily into both the political moment that is recounts and what America is experiencing in the here and now, HERE LIES LOVE rocks as aggressively as it rallies.
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
World Premiere Of SLEEPERS AWAKE Comes to Opera Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Opera Philadelphia is set to debut Gregory Spears' new opera, SLEEPERS AWAKE, offering a fresh take on the Sleeping Beauty tale from April 22-26.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Opera Philadelphia is set to debut Gregory Spears' new opera, SLEEPERS AWAKE, offering a fresh take on the Sleeping Beauty tale from April 22-26.
Daniel Durant and James Olivas to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES in Spoken English and ASL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Daniel Durant and James Olivas will star in Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, featuring a book by Ivan Menchell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Daniel Durant and James Olivas will star in Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, featuring a book by Ivan Menchell.
Madeline Brewer & Lauren Patten Join BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2026
Second Stage Theater has just announced casting for the final two roles in its upcoming production of Gina Gionfriddo’s BECKY SHAW, directed by Trip Cullman. Emmy Award-nominee Madeline Brewer (You, The Handmaid’s Tale) will play the title role of Becky Shaw, and Tony Award-winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, 2ST’s Days of Rage) will play the role of Suzanna.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2026
Second Stage Theater has just announced casting for the final two roles in its upcoming production of Gina Gionfriddo’s BECKY SHAW, directed by Trip Cullman. Emmy Award-nominee Madeline Brewer (You, The Handmaid’s Tale) will play the title role of Becky Shaw, and Tony Award-winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, 2ST’s Days of Rage) will play the role of Suzanna.
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.
NY Phil to Present US Premiere of Documentary Film EL CANTO DE LAS MANOS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The New York Philharmonic — in partnership with Rolex and in collaboration with Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, and DOC NYC — will present the US Premiere screening of the documentary film El Canto de las Manos.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The New York Philharmonic — in partnership with Rolex and in collaboration with Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, and DOC NYC — will present the US Premiere screening of the documentary film El Canto de las Manos.
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
New York Philharmonic To Present U.S. Premiere Of EL CANTO DE LAS MANOS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025
The New York Philharmonic, in partnership with Rolex and in collaboration with Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, and DOC NYC, will present the U.S. premiere screening of El Canto de las Manos on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025
The New York Philharmonic, in partnership with Rolex and in collaboration with Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, and DOC NYC, will present the U.S. premiere screening of El Canto de las Manos on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 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 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 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 Will Host Industry Preview Event for ELEPHANT SHOES, A New Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.
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.
Video: 'Safety in Numbers' From ELEPHANT SHOES at Deaf West Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Deaf West Theatre has released a music video for “Safety in Numbers” from Elephant Shoes. Watch the music video and learn more about the production at Two River Theater here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Deaf West Theatre has released a music video for “Safety in Numbers” from Elephant Shoes. Watch the music video and learn more about the production at Two River Theater here!
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's ELEPHANT SHOES and More Set for Two River Theater 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
Two River Theater has revealed its 2025/2026 Season. The season will commence in September with the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links, stylishly reimagined by Director Darko Tresnjak See the full season lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
Two River Theater has revealed its 2025/2026 Season. The season will commence in September with the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links, stylishly reimagined by Director Darko Tresnjak See the full season lineup here!
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.
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 received the Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award from the Drama League Awards.
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