Duncan Sheik
Birth Place: Daly City, California, USA
Latest News on Duncan Sheik:
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August (Jul 13, 2024)
Photos: First Look At Castle Craig Players Production of SPRING AWAKENING (Jul 11, 2024)
Asheville Musical Theatre Kicks Off Their Season (Jul 8, 2024)
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August (Jul 13, 2024)
Photos: First Look At Castle Craig Players Production of SPRING AWAKENING (Jul 11, 2024)
Asheville Musical Theatre Kicks Off Their Season (Jul 8, 2024)
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Duncan Sheik is perhaps best known as the Tony and Grammy winning composer behind SPRING AWAKENING. As mentioned, he also wrote the music and lyrics for AMERICAN PSYCHO.
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(L-R Back Row) Duncan Sheik, Skylar Astin, Jennifer Damiano, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Jonathan B. Wright, Lea Michele, Krysta Rodriguez, Lilli Cooper, Phoebe Strole, Producer Dave Sirulnick,Director Michael John Warren, Lauren Pritchard and Steven Sater (L-R Front Row) Gerard Canonico, Brian Charles Johnson, Jonathan Groff, Remy Zaken and John Gallagher Jr.
Date:
04/26/2022
From: Photos: SPRING AWAKENING Cast Reunites for NYC Premiere of HBO's THOSE YOU'VE KNOWN Documentary
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Duncan Sheik Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music
Duncan Sheik, The Secret Life of Bees
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score
Duncan Sheik, The Secret Life of Bees
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Duncan Sheik, The Secret Life of Bees
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)
Duncan Sheik, American Psycho
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Duncan Sheik, A Man's a Man
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Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Musical
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Best Musical
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Music
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)
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Duncan Sheik Videos
Video: Watch Trailer for SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024
Video: 'Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)' From SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Gives Surprise SPRING AWAKENING Performance on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE Reunite to Sing 'What I Got'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2020
Flashback: 'What Do You Love?' From Atlantic Theater's THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2020
VIDEO: Molly Gordon, Colton Ryan and the Cast of ALICE BY HEART Sing 'Down the Hole'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2020
VIDEO: Watch a New TV Spot for UNDERWATER, Starring Kristen Stewart & John Gallagher Jr.
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 20, 2019
VIDEO: Alex Brightman Sings Drew Gasparini's 'A LIttle Bit' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - Jun 9, 2019
TV: Welcome to Wonderland! Inside Opening Night of MCC's ALICE BY HEART
by TV - Opening Night Special - Mar 2, 2019
VIDEO: Watch Molly Gordon & Colton Ryan Sing 'Afternoon' from ALICE BY HEART
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2019
TV: What's MCC's New Musical ALICE BY HEART All About? The Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2018
Duncan Sheik News
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Photos: First Look At Castle Craig Players Production of SPRING AWAKENING
Castle Craig Players' production of Spring Awakening is set to take the stage July 26 through August 11 at the groups intimate Meriden venue! See photos of the cast.
Castle Craig Players' production of Spring Awakening is set to take the stage July 26 through August 11 at the groups intimate Meriden venue! See photos of the cast.
Asheville Musical Theatre Kicks Off Their Season
After a sold-out inaugural season, Asheville Musical Theatre will kick off its 2024 season! This powerful season will feature three musicals, all produced in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, and all focused on highlighting the local vibrant artistic community.
After a sold-out inaugural season, Asheville Musical Theatre will kick off its 2024 season! This powerful season will feature three musicals, all produced in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, and all focused on highlighting the local vibrant artistic community.
CenterStage Theatre Works to Open ALICE BY HEART in August
CenterStage Theatre Works will present ALICE BY HEART, an imaginative musical by the creators of SPRING AWAKENING, at Fairview Town Center this August.
CenterStage Theatre Works will present ALICE BY HEART, an imaginative musical by the creators of SPRING AWAKENING, at Fairview Town Center this August.
SPRING AWAKENING to Open Steel Beam Theatre's 2024 -2025 Season
Steel Beam Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 season with SPRING AWAKENING, a Tony Award-winning rock musical exploring adolescence in 1938 Germany. Directed by Maxwell Peters, performances run August 1-11.
Steel Beam Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 season with SPRING AWAKENING, a Tony Award-winning rock musical exploring adolescence in 1938 Germany. Directed by Maxwell Peters, performances run August 1-11.
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Washington, DC's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for July 2024 include Funny Girl, Back to the Future, and more!
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for July 2024 include Funny Girl, Back to the Future, and more!
Sussex County College to Present ALICE BY HEART in July
Sussex County College will present ALICE BY HEART, a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland set in a World War II London Tube station, exploring themes of imagination and resilience. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Sussex County College will present ALICE BY HEART, a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland set in a World War II London Tube station, exploring themes of imagination and resilience. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kokandy Productions' To Present the Midwest Premiere! of ALICE BY HEART At The Chopin Theatre
Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre from July 18 to September 29, 2024.
Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre from July 18 to September 29, 2024.
Kokandy Productions to Present ALICE BY HEART in July
Kokandy Productions presents the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kokandy Productions presents the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Videos: Watch New Clips From SPRING AWAKENING at the 5th Avenue Theatre
All new video clips have been released from Spring Awakening at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Check out clips of 'Don't Do Sadness / Blue Wind' and 'The Dark I Know Well' here!
All new video clips have been released from Spring Awakening at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Check out clips of 'Don't Do Sadness / Blue Wind' and 'The Dark I Know Well' here!
Zachary Noah Piser, Jodi Picoult, and More Set For 2024 International Thespian Festival
The full lineup of events has been revealed for the 2024 International Thespian Festival. Highlights include appearances from Zachary Noah Piser, Jodi Picoult, Duncan Sheik, Steven Sater, and many more. Piser will be hosting the festival's opening ceremony on June 23.
The full lineup of events has been revealed for the 2024 International Thespian Festival. Highlights include appearances from Zachary Noah Piser, Jodi Picoult, Duncan Sheik, Steven Sater, and many more. Piser will be hosting the festival's opening ceremony on June 23.
Video: Watch Trailer for SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
Watch the new trailer from Spring Awakening at The 5th Avenue Theatre, running now through June 30th, in the video here!
Watch the new trailer from Spring Awakening at The 5th Avenue Theatre, running now through June 30th, in the video here!
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
Dear Readers, I should start by saying that “Spring Awakening”, the musical from Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, has never been one of my favorites. But that first national tour and especially the 2012 local production from Balagan Theatre gave me a better appreciation for the show for what it is. However, the current production from the 5th Avenue Theatre did not.
Dear Readers, I should start by saying that “Spring Awakening”, the musical from Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, has never been one of my favorites. But that first national tour and especially the 2012 local production from Balagan Theatre gave me a better appreciation for the show for what it is. However, the current production from the 5th Avenue Theatre did not.
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rise Above Performing Arts
Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking to relive the highs and lows of growing up. So, buckle up, grab your teenage angst, and get ready for a journey you won't soon forget!
Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking to relive the highs and lows of growing up. So, buckle up, grab your teenage angst, and get ready for a journey you won't soon forget!
Rise Above Performing Arts Opens Season With SPRING AWAKENING
Rise Above Performing Arts will open its 9th season with the dramatic and inspirational musical, Spring Awakening. The show which opens June 7 and runs through June 15 is Rise Above‘s professional alumni show.
Rise Above Performing Arts will open its 9th season with the dramatic and inspirational musical, Spring Awakening. The show which opens June 7 and runs through June 15 is Rise Above‘s professional alumni show.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
Listen to the cast of Spring Awakening rehearse 'Song of Purple Summer' ahead of the production's run at The 5th Avenue Theatre from June 7 to 30, 2024. Check out the all-new video!
Listen to the cast of Spring Awakening rehearse 'Song of Purple Summer' ahead of the production's run at The 5th Avenue Theatre from June 7 to 30, 2024. Check out the all-new video!
Monumental Theatre Company Announces Casting for AMERICAN PSYCHO
Monumental Theatre Company launches into rehearsal this week for its 2024 mainstage production American Psycho.
Monumental Theatre Company launches into rehearsal this week for its 2024 mainstage production American Psycho.
Arts Bonita Actors Theatre to Present SPRING AWAKENING in June
Arts Bonita Actors Theatre will present SPRING AWAKENING, a Tony Award-winning musical exploring the trials of adolescence with a contemporary rock score. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Arts Bonita Actors Theatre will present SPRING AWAKENING, a Tony Award-winning musical exploring the trials of adolescence with a contemporary rock score. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Get an Advanced Look at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 21st Annual New Works Festival.
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 21st Annual New Works Festival.
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre
Watch rehearsal footage of Totally F*cked and Mama Who Bore Me from Fifth Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of Spring Awakening in the videos here!
Watch rehearsal footage of Totally F*cked and Mama Who Bore Me from Fifth Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of Spring Awakening in the videos here!
Duncan Sheik FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Duncan Sheik written?
Duncan Sheik has written 9 shows including Twelfth Night (Music), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), Spring Awakening (Composer), The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Composer), A Man's a Man (Composer), American Psycho (Music and Lyrics), Alice By Heart (Composer), Because of Winn Dixie (Composer), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (Composer).
What awards has Duncan Sheik been nominated for?
Duncan Sheik has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees," Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees," Outstanding Orchestrations at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees," Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "American Psycho," Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Man's a Man," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Spring Awakening," and Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) at the Drama Desk Awards for "Spring Awakening."
What awards has Duncan Sheik won?
Duncan Sheik has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. These include Outstanding New Score and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Secret Life of Bees. He also won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score for Spring Awakening. Additionally, he received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Tony Awards for Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music, all for his work on Spring Awakening.
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