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[Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2004]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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Awards and Nominations


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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

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 29, 2026- OH, MARY! Welcomes New Star Maya Rudolph
by - Apr 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed the full cast of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More
by - Apr 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: How Disney Animation Reimagined Classic Songs in American Sign Language
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026

In celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ has debuted Songs in Sign Language, a collection of reimagined and reanimated musical numbers from Disney animated films. Learn how the project came together with the help of Deaf West Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2026- 2026 Drama League Award Nominees and More
by - Apr 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: First Look at Disney Animation’s SONGS IN SIGN LANGUAGE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026

Ahead of its debut on April 27, Disney has shared a first look at footage from Songs in Sign Language, its collaboration with the Deaf West Theatre that reimagines songs from Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana 2. Check it out now.
Deaf West WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND and More Set for New York Stage & Film 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

New York Stage & Film has unveiled its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and Bardavon Presents, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Two River Will Host Sneak Peek Performances of ELEPHANT SHOES at 32nd Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

At Two River Theater's 32nd Annual Gala on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Park Loft in Oceanport on the Fort Monmouth campus, attendees will be treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the ground-breaking World Premiere musical Elephant Shoes.
SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
Broadway Watch Guide April 2026: New Theater Titles to See This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.
Meet the Cast of BECKY SHAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast 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 received several accolades, including the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award from the Drama League Awards.

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