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Steven Sater makes a triumphant return to the podcast to catch up on a whirlwind few years that have taken him all over the world. In a wonderfully candid conversation, he opens up about the upcoming, highly anticipated Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening with Sea View, helmed by director Danya Taylor and choreographer Celia Robson Hall.
Steven Sater
Steven Sater is a bookwriter, lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Nero, Alice By Heart, and Spring Awakening. Awards include BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening (2007).
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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
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical
Steven Sater, Spring Awakening
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score
Steven Sater, Spring Awakening
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Best Musical
Steven Sater, Spring Awakening
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical
Steven Sater, Spring Awakening
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Steven Sater, Spring Awakening
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Book of a Musica
Steven Sater, Spring Awakening
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lyrics
Steven Sater, Spring Awakenin
Videos
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Gives First Listen to NERO at Southwark Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2026-10-14 14:11:56
Video: Steven Sater Discusses Original Casting for SPRING AWAKENING
by Emmy Rice - 2025-03-08 11:36:00
Video: Watch Trailer for SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 16:08:11
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 11:12:50
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-18 15:37:54
News
Exclusive: SPRING AWAKENING Will Incorporate Musical ‘Changes’ That Inform Revival’s ‘Vision’
by Michael Gioia - Oct 21, 2026
When 'Spring Awakening' returns to New York City, it may feel different than the 2006 Tony Award-winning production fans know and love. 'Some things are going to feel different,' music supervisor Or Matias exclusively tells BroadwayWorld.
by Michael Gioia - Oct 21, 2026
When 'Spring Awakening' returns to New York City, it may feel different than the 2006 Tony Award-winning production fans know and love. 'Some things are going to feel different,' music supervisor Or Matias exclusively tells BroadwayWorld.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 20, 2026- Inside SPRING AWAKENING Rehearsal and More
by - Oct 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
The complete cast has been revealed for Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Tony Award- and Olivier Award-winning musical, Spring Awakening. Get a first look at photos of rehearsals!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
The complete cast has been revealed for Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Tony Award- and Olivier Award-winning musical, Spring Awakening. Get a first look at photos of rehearsals!
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at MAD Theatre Of Tampa
by Peter Nason - Oct 20, 2026
An imaginatively mounted production with a terrific cast that acted as a tribute to the late great Duncan Sheik.
by Peter Nason - Oct 20, 2026
An imaginatively mounted production with a terrific cast that acted as a tribute to the late great Duncan Sheik.
Photos: SPRING AWAKENING Opens at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
EPAC's production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater runs through October and features a creative team including costume designer Maya Burdick and scenic designer Andrue Morgan.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
EPAC's production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater runs through October and features a creative team including costume designer Maya Burdick and scenic designer Andrue Morgan.
Exclusive: Opening MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Without Duncan Sheik Was ‘Uncharted Territory’
by Michael Gioia - Oct 17, 2026
Director Rob Ashford and music supervisor Or Matias exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how they are keeping Duncan Sheik’s legacy alive in 'Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.'
by Michael Gioia - Oct 17, 2026
Director Rob Ashford and music supervisor Or Matias exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how they are keeping Duncan Sheik’s legacy alive in 'Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.'
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Gives First Listen to NERO at Southwark Playhouse
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2026
Southwark Playhouse shared a first listen of Andrew Barth Feldman performing a song from the new musical NERO, running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this November and December. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2026
Southwark Playhouse shared a first listen of Andrew Barth Feldman performing a song from the new musical NERO, running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this November and December. Watch the video now!
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at WSU is a Mournful Ode to Adolescence
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 9, 2026
SPRING AWAKENING, presented by the Weber State University theatre department in the Val A. Browning Center’s Eccles Black Box Theatre, is a mournful ode to adolescence that meditates on bridging innocence and instinct.
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 9, 2026
SPRING AWAKENING, presented by the Weber State University theatre department in the Val A. Browning Center’s Eccles Black Box Theatre, is a mournful ode to adolescence that meditates on bridging innocence and instinct.
George Abud and Lilli Cooper Join SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Emmy Award winner George Abud and Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING. Cooper returns to the production nearly two decades after originating a role in the original Broadway production.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Emmy Award winner George Abud and Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING. Cooper returns to the production nearly two decades after originating a role in the original Broadway production.
SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival Extends Through April
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Spring Awakening has extended its Off-Broadway run through April 4, 2027, with tickets for the additional performances going on sale October 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Spring Awakening has extended its Off-Broadway run through April 4, 2027, with tickets for the additional performances going on sale October 8.
Student Blog: 100 Brilliant Things about College Life in NYC
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Oct 5, 2026
While reading and seeing Duncan Macmillan's renowned play, Every Brilliant Thing, I felt it was fitting to compile a list of 100 brilliant things about my life as a communications and theatre student in New York City.
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Oct 5, 2026
While reading and seeing Duncan Macmillan's renowned play, Every Brilliant Thing, I felt it was fitting to compile a list of 100 brilliant things about my life as a communications and theatre student in New York City.
ALICE BY HEART to Open at Temple Theaters in Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
Temple Theaters will present the musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic novel, transposed to 1940s London during World War II. The production features music by the creators of SPRING AWAKENING.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
Temple Theaters will present the musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic novel, transposed to 1940s London during World War II. The production features music by the creators of SPRING AWAKENING.
Remembering Gavin Creel: Broadway Looks Back With Pictures and Memories 2 Years After His Death
by Michael Gioia - Sep 30, 2026
It’s been two years since Gavin Creel died on September 30, 2024, at age 48 after being diagnosed with cancer. Longtime friends and members of the Broadway community look back on his life and legacy.
by Michael Gioia - Sep 30, 2026
It’s been two years since Gavin Creel died on September 30, 2024, at age 48 after being diagnosed with cancer. Longtime friends and members of the Broadway community look back on his life and legacy.
Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman and More in Rehearsal For Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's NERO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for NERO, currently in rehearsal ahead of its run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this November. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for NERO, currently in rehearsal ahead of its run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this November. Check out the photos here!
Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026
On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026
On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows.
Exclusive: Steven Sater Gave Update on Musical NERO With Duncan Sheik 2 Weeks Before His Death
by Michael Gioia - Sep 19, 2026
Duncan Sheik’s frequent collaborator Steven Sater spoke with BroadwayWorld about their musical 'Nero,' which is scheduled to open this fall in London, less than three weeks before the songwriter died at age 56.
by Michael Gioia - Sep 19, 2026
Duncan Sheik’s frequent collaborator Steven Sater spoke with BroadwayWorld about their musical 'Nero,' which is scheduled to open this fall in London, less than three weeks before the songwriter died at age 56.
Lea Michele, Steven Sater & More Pay Tribute to Duncan Sheik
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2026
Tributes have started to pour in for Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik, who tragically passed away on Thursday. Lea Michele, Steven Sater, Kathryn Gallagher, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more honored the late composer.
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2026
Tributes have started to pour in for Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik, who tragically passed away on Thursday. Lea Michele, Steven Sater, Kathryn Gallagher, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more honored the late composer.
Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening Composer, Dies at 56
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
Duncan Sheik, Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56 from organ failure. Read about his life and legacy in musical theater.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
Duncan Sheik, Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56 from organ failure. Read about his life and legacy in musical theater.
Stephen Carlile and Sally Dexter Join NERO at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
The new musical from Tony Award winners Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik will open in London with Andrew Barth Feldman making his London debut as the title character, alongside Stephen Carlile and Sally Dexter.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
The new musical from Tony Award winners Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik will open in London with Andrew Barth Feldman making his London debut as the title character, alongside Stephen Carlile and Sally Dexter.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Steven Sater written?
Steven Sater has written 3 shows including Spring Awakening (Bookwriter), Alice By Heart (Bookwriter), Nero (Writer).
What awards has Steven Sater been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakenin.
What awards has Steven Sater won?
Steven Sater has won the following awards: - Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening - Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening
Podcasts
#4 - Steven Sater: Tony/Grammy/Olivier/Lortel/Drama Desk Award-Winning Awesome Guy
A chance encounter with Burt Bacharach led Steven Sater to collaborate on a decade-long project to produce a full-length musical concept album featuring some of the industry's biggest artists. Now 93, Burt hasn't written anything for the stage since Promises, Promises in 1968.
Steven Sater is a two time Tony Award winning, Olivier Award winning, and Grammy Award winning, writer and author of shows such as Murder at the Gates, Alice by Heart, and of course, Spring Awakening. He is now also the author of Alice by Heart the novel, being released on Feb 4th, 2020.
Steven Sater is an American poet, playwright, lyricist, television writer and screenwriter. Him and Duncan Sheik worked together on Spring Awakening, a musical interpretation of German playwright Frank Wedekind's play of the same name.
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