Photo Flash: The Boys of Spring Awakening's New Class
by Eddie Varley - September 13, 2008
Spring Awakening continues its record-breaking run at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street. The production welcomed several new cast members, including 'WEEDS' star Hunter Parrish. The musical, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater is choreographed by Bill T. Jones and directed by Michael Mayer. Winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll, celebrating the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood.
BWW Spring Awakening Q&A Contest Winner Chats with Hunter Parrish
by Eddie Varley - September 11, 2008
BroadwayWorld.com recently held a special contest and gave one lucky Spring Awakening fan the opportunity to interview Hunter Parrish. The winning contestant was picked to have a q&a with Hunter live via telephone, well, that is what the contest originally announced, but we had something much more fun in the works, thanks to the very helpful Spring Awakening production offices we had the winner, Linda Buchwald see the show and meet Hunter in person to conduct the interview!
Spring Awakening Book 'In the Flesh' On Sale Now!
by Faetra Petillo - September 4, 2008
Nearly one hundred years after German playwright Frank Wedekind's death, his daring 1891 play, Spring Awakening, was adapted by playwright-poet Steven Sater, scored by pop singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, and guided by visionary director Michael Mayer.
Spring Awakening Releases 'LIVE from SoHo' on iTunes 9/2
by Faetra Petillo - September 2, 2008
Spring Awakening, Broadway's groundbreaking Grammy winning musical hit, breaks ground again as the first Broadway show ever invited by iTunes to record a 'LIVE from SoHo' concert, joining an illustrious list of 'LIVE from SoHo' artists including; Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Counting Crows, Taylor Swift and The Decemberists. The live concert event was recorded at NYC's Apple Store/Soho on August 8 and features John Gallagher Jr., Hunter Parrish, Lauren Pritchard, Alexandra Socha, and Duncan Sheik.
Photo Coverage: Spring Awakening Onstage Proposal
by Faetra Petillo - August 22, 2008
There was a bit more to applaud during the curtain call at Spring Awakening after the August 21st performance, audience member James Beneduce, of Eastern Long Island, took to the stage and asked Jennifer Li, a huge Spring Awakening fan to be his wife. The onstage proposal--which had been arranged by a few phone calls to the show's management--was announced by Spring Awakening star Hunter Parrish.
Spring Awakening Tour Has Warm-up In San Diego 8/14
by Faetra Petillo - August 15, 2008
The producers of the groundbreaking Broadway musical Spring Awakening have announced that Kyle Riabko and Blake Bashoff, currently starring in Spring Awakening on Broadway, will lead the cast of the national tour when it launches on the West Coast this fall.
Photo Coverage: 'Spring Awakening' LIVE at the Apple Store
by Walter McBride - August 11, 2008
On August 8th, 2008 original cast members John Gallagher Jr. (Tony Award Winner) and Lauren Pritchard, current cast member Alexandra Socha, upcoming cast member Hunter Parrish (TV's Weeds), and special guest Duncan Sheik performed songs from SPRING AWAKENING Live from the Apple Store SoHo.
'Spring Awakening' to Perform at Apple Store 8/8
by BWW News Desk - August 8, 2008
Join original cast members John Gallagher Jr. (Tony Award Winner) and Lauren Pritchard, current cast member Alexandra Socha, upcoming cast member Hunter Parrish (TV's Weeds), and special guest Duncan Sheik as they perform Songs from SPRING AWAKENING Live from the Apple Store SoHo.
'Spring Awakening' to Perform at Apple Store 8/8
by Victoria Myers - August 6, 2008
Join original cast members John Gallagher Jr. (Tony Award Winner) and Lauren Pritchard, current cast member Alexandra Socha, upcoming cast member Hunter Parrish (TV's Weeds), and special guest Duncan Sheik as they perform Songs from SPRING AWAKENING Live from the Apple Store SoHo.
Spring Awakening Cast Lends Hand To Operation Backpack 7/9
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2008
Cast members from Broadway's Tony Award-Winning Spring Awakening join with Volunteers of America's Operation Backpack (OBP) in an appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Wednesday, July 9th, as a kick-off for this year's campaign, helping school-aged children all over NYC. The show's cast members will appear in an OBP public awareness campaign about the needs of homeless children that will appear on bus-sides and phone kiosks all around the city, starting later this month. Cast members will be signing 'limited-edition' poster-sized copies of the ads, for a $20 donation to OBP. Coldstone Creamery also joins the event, providing tasty ice cream creations, to the first 100 who participate, as supplies last.
Spring Awakening Cast Lends Hand To Operation Backpack 7/9
by BWW News Desk - July 8, 2008
Cast members from Broadway's Tony Award-Winning Spring Awakening join with Volunteers of America's Operation Backpack (OBP) in an appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Wednesday, July 9th, as a kick-off for this year's campaign, helping school-aged children all over NYC. The show's cast members will appear in an OBP public awareness campaign about the needs of homeless children that will appear on bus-sides and phone kiosks all around the city, starting later this month. Cast members will be signing 'limited-edition' poster-sized copies of the ads, for a $20 donation to OBP. Coldstone Creamery also joins the event, providing tasty ice cream creations, to the first 100 who participate, as supplies last.
Hunter Parrish Joins Spring Awakening As Melchior 8/18
by BWW News Desk - July 7, 2008
The producers of Spring Awakening announce 'Weeds' Star Hunter Parrish will join Broadway's groundbreaking musical hit in the central role of Melchior, the brilliant young radical, on August 18.
Kyle Riabko To Perform At Joe's On 7/6
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2008
Kyle Riabko, currently starring in Broadway's smash hit Spring Awakening will be performing at Joe's Pub Sunday July 6th at 7:30. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and can purchased by visiting www.JoesPub.com.
Kyle Riabko To Perform At Joe's On 7/6
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2008
Kyle Riabko, currently starring in Broadway's smash hit Spring Awakening will be performing at Joe's Pub Sunday July 6th at 7:30. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and can purchased by visiting www.JoesPub.com.
Spring Awakening Comes To Chicago
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the premiere of Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years! SPRING AWAKENING, the eight-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical, will play a limited engagement in Chicago next summer, August 4 - 16, 2009. Chicagoans can get a free 'taste' of the production when SPRING AWAKENING cast members perform at the upcoming Broadway In Chicago Concert in the Park Monday, June 30, 2008 during the city's legendary Taste of Chicago festival.