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Deaf West Theatre

Deaf West Theatre is a producer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Spring Awakening and Big River. Awards include Drama League Awards for 0 (2016).

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Productions

Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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Big River
 
[US Tour, 2004]
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Big River
 
[Broadway, 1985]
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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 Theatre, Spring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical

Deaf West Theatre, Big River

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Michael Arden, Daniel Durant, Kathryn Gallagher & More Set for Deaf West Theatre's 35 Photo
Michael Arden, Daniel Durant, Kathryn Gallagher & More Set for Deaf West Theatre's 35th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Deaf West Theatre announced performers for its first New York City gala, honoring Troy Kotsur, Eva Price, Zhailon Levingston, and Bill Rauch at Joe's Pub.
SoHo Playhouse to Launch First Curated Fall Season and Subscription Package Photo
SoHo Playhouse to Launch First Curated Fall Season and Subscription Package
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

SoHo Playhouse announced its first fully curated Fall season, featuring eight main house shows and four Huron Club performances, alongside a new discounted subscription package for audiences.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE LOST BOYS and More
by - Jul 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2026 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 to Host First-Ever New York City Gala Photo
Deaf West Theatre to Host First-Ever New York City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

Deaf West Theatre will present The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York at Joe’s Pub. Marking Deaf West’s first-ever New York City gala, the event will celebrate 35 years of innovation, collaboration, education, and social change.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on the Role of the Creative P Photo
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on the Role of the Creative Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 16, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER Tour Casting Announced an Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 16, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER Tour Casting Announced and More
by - Jul 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Marc Kudisch, Elena Shaddow, Savannah Dahan and More to Star in Deaf West's WHISTLE D Photo
Marc Kudisch, Elena Shaddow, Savannah Dahan and More to Star in Deaf West's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

Deaf West Theatre and New York Stage & Film have revealed the cast for development and concert-style presentations of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind.
Video: Inside the SPRING AWAKENING Open Call With Thousands of Young Performers Photo
Video: Inside the SPRING AWAKENING Open Call With Thousands of Young Performers
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026

43rd street was lined with thousands young performers this weekend, all hoping to be the next stars of Spring Awakening. The new Off-Broadway revival of the beloved musical held open call auditions. Watch videos from inside!
Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker to Perform Broadway Concert at Lone Tree Arts Center Photo
Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker to Perform Broadway Concert at Lone Tree Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Ali Stroker, the first wheelchair user to win a Tony Award, will bring her solo Broadway concert to Lone Tree Arts Center, blending classic songs with personal storytelling.
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season Photo
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
ELEPHANT SHOES Enters Final Week of Performances at Two River Theater Photo
ELEPHANT SHOES Enters Final Week of Performances at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

Time is running out to experience Elephant Shoes, the new musical from Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre. Tickets are limited, and the best remaining seats can be found at this weekend's Friday and Saturday performances.
Photos: ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere Now in Performances at Two River Theater Photo
Photos: ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere Now in Performances at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

Check out newly released photos of Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the groundbreaking musical currently on stage at Two River Theater’s Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater.
SPRING AWAKENING Will Return to NYC; Danya Taymor Set to Direct Photo
SPRING AWAKENING Will Return to NYC; Danya Taymor Set to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Seaview will soon present Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s seminal masterwork, Spring Awakening, opening this fall off-Broadway at Studio Seaview directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.
Video: ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater Photo
Video: ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 9, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre released a trailer for ELEPHANT SHOES, a world premiere musical where spoken English and ASL intersect in a love story. The production closes June 28.
Photos & Video: Two River Theater And Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES Photo
Photos & Video: Two River Theater And Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The world premiere of Elephant shoes, a new musical from Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, has become the best-selling show in Two River's history. Get a first look at photos and video of the production.
Photos: In Rehearsals for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Check out new rehearsal photos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.
ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES to Host Film Screenings, Poetry Slam and More Photo
ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES to Host Film Screenings, Poetry Slam and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre will present a series of community events alongside their new musical Elephant Shoes, including a poetry slam, Juneteenth brunch, and Pride on the Plaza celebration in Red Bank, NJ.
LA Phil Honors Gustavo Dudamel With New Titles After 17 Years Leading the Orchestra Photo
LA Phil Honors Gustavo Dudamel With New Titles After 17 Years Leading the Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel will receive two new honorary titles with the LA Phil – the Diane and M. David Paul Artistic and Cultural Laureate of the LA Phil and the Jane and Michael Eisner Founding Director and Conductor Laureate of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.
Photos: Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More in Rehearsals for ELEPHANT SHOES Photo
Photos: Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More in Rehearsals for ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are currently in rehearsals for Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology. See rehearsal photos!
Two River Theater Raises $320K at 32nd Annual Gala Photo
Two River Theater Raises $320K at 32nd Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Two River Theater held its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft, raising $320,000 and featuring live performances from the cast of world premiere musical ELEPHANT SHOES, a co-production with Deaf West Theatre.
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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 several accolades, including the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award from the Drama League Awards.

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