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.
Spring Awakening Revival (2026 Off-Broadway)
Ages: 14+
Opens: December 17, 2026Closing: April 04, 2027
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The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "The most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" (Entertainment Weekly) - SPRING
AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. The landmark musical SPRING AWAKENING is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Join this group of late 19th century German students on their passage, as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in
the daring, remarkable SPRING AWAKENING. "Broadway may never be the same again!" NY TIMES
AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. The landmark musical SPRING AWAKENING is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Join this group of late 19th century German students on their passage, as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in
the daring, remarkable SPRING AWAKENING. "Broadway may never be the same again!" NY TIMES
Spring Awakening - Off-Broadway Cast
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Exclusive: SPRING AWAKENING Will Incorporate Musical ‘Changes’ That Inform Revival’s ‘Vision’
by Michael Gioia - October 21, 2026
by Michael Gioia - October 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.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 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!
Video: Lilli Cooper Performs SPRING AWAKENING at Healthy Minds Gala as Partnership Continues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2026
Watch Lilli Cooper's performance of “Don't Do Sadness” at the Project Healthy Minds Gala and learn more about Spring Awakening's ongoing partnership with Project Healthy Minds.
George Abud and Lilli Cooper Join SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - October 8, 2026
by Stephi Wild - October 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 - October 2, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - October 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.
Tyler Jordan Wesley, Ashlyn Maddox and More to Lead SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival; Full Principal Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2026
Complete principal casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at Studio Seaview, directed by Danya Taymor and beginning performances November 27, 2026.
Exclusive: SPRING AWAKENING Revival Saw About ‘130 Hours’ of Auditions, It Will Be ‘Completely Revelatory’
by Michael Gioia - September 14, 2026
by Michael Gioia - September 14, 2026
Steven Sater exclusively tells BroadwayWorld how the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of ‘Spring Awakening’ will be unlike anything audiences have seen before.
Exclusive: SPRING AWAKENING Movie Adaptation Still in the Works With Creative Team in Place
by Michael Gioia - September 11, 2026
by Michael Gioia - September 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld can exclusively reveal that the creators of ‘Spring Awakening’ are still hoping a movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical will happen.
Exclusive: SPRING AWAKENING Cut Songs, Including ‘Haunting’ Duet With Gavin Creel, Explained
by Michael Gioia - September 13, 2026
by Michael Gioia - September 13, 2026
Steven Sater exclusively tells BroadwayWorld why never-before-heard tracks from 'Spring Awakening' were taken out of the musical and ultimately replaced.
Video: Inside the SPRING AWAKENING Open Call With Thousands of Young Performers
by Michael Major - July 13, 2026
by Michael Major - July 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!
SPRING AWAKENING Will Return to NYC; Danya Taymor Set to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - June 10, 2026
by Nicole Rosky - June 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.
Spring Awakening FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the songs in Spring Awakening and what's the order?
Mamma Who Bore Me
All That's Known
The Bitch of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness
Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally Fucked
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song of Purple Summer
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer
Spring Awakening History
Other Productions of Spring Awakening
| 2006 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 2006 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
| 2008 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2010 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
| 2015 | Broadway |
Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production Broadway |
Podcasts
Ep377 - Alexandra Socha: Life Beyond the Stage (and in the Bubble)
From making her Broadway debut as a teenager in Spring Awakening to stepping into the iconic role of Glinda in Wicked, Alexandra Socha has experienced the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of a life in theater.
Ep337 - Andy Mientus: The Ultimate Spring Awakening Stan
Welcome to a crossover episode of "Was it Chance" where Alan Seales and Heather Vickery peel back the layers of serendipity to uncover the hard work and opportunities behind what looks like mere chance.
EPIC Players and Their Spring Awakening
EPIC Players is redefining what inclusivity looks like in theater, creating a space where neurodivergent and disabled artists can truly shine. Since its founding in August 2016, this nonprofit has been all about Empower, Perform, Include, Create – staying true to the acronym in every sense.
#4 - Duncan Sheik: Are You Barely Breathing or Has Your Spring Awakened?
Spring Awakening and American Psycho composer and rock star Duncan Sheik recounts how it feels to win two Tony Awards in one night. Ducan give us the scoop on all things Spring Awakening including some advise from Liev Schreiber and the healing effect of the reunion concert.
Joining us this week is a social media singing star who is currently making his Broadway Debut in the OBC of Kimberly Akimbo. Jim Hogan's journey through the industry is nothing sort of incredible and almost "new-age" like with the rising influence of social media.
#26 How To Succeed In Spring Awakening with Robi Hager
U Guys, this week’s BroadwayWorld Recap is overflowing with the latest Bway news, including casting announcements and updates on the ongoing Hollywood strike. Then I am joined by Bway performer, teacher, and composer, Robi Hager!
Carl Moellenberg has produced more than 70 shows worldwide and won 13 Tony awards. Just a few of his Broadway credits includes Spring Awakening, Hair, Death of a Salesman, Pippin, All the Way, Dear Evan Hansen, Angels in America, The Band's Visit, Oklahoma, Hadestown, The Minutes, Company and many more.
#111 - Kathryn Gallagher LIVE at Broadway Con
Take A Bow kicks off BroadwayCon with a LIVE EPISODE with Spring Awakening, Jagged Little Pill, and YOU on Netflix star, Kathryn Gallagher! This episode is bound to bring out the inner theatre kid inside of you.
#138 - Spring Awakening (feat. Grace Aki)
"Touch me, just like that!" Pull out your microphones and get set to get edgy because this week we're joined by the amazing Grace Aki to talk about the rock musical Spring Awakening. You're going to--BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH! Donate to Black Lives Matter here.
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.
Happy Hour #4: An Awakened Affair - 'Spring Awakening'
Discuss on Reddit ➤ Support the Show ➤ It’s time to get ‘Totally F@&#ed’ as this week’s podcast is all about the beautifully raw ‘Spring Awakening’.
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