Spring Awakening Off-Broadway Revival Extends to April 4
The Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at Studio Seaview has extended its run through April 4, citing unprecedented demand. It was originally set to close on Valentine's Day.
Producers of the Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening have extended the show's run at Studio Seaview through Sunday, April 4. The extension was announced on Friday, with producers citing unprecedented demand.
The production had been scheduled to close on Valentine's Day. Previews begin November 27, with opening night set for December 17.
The revival is directed by Danya Taymor, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik. Deadline reported the extension.
Background
The original Broadway production of Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Mayer, ran from 2006 to 2009 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Duncan Sheik won Tonys for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for the musical's rock score.
Sheik died on September 17 at age 56. In 2015, the musical was revived in a Deaf West Theatre production directed by Michael Arden.
Quick answers
How long has the Spring Awakening revival been extended?
The Off-Broadway revival at Studio Seaview will now run through Sunday, April 4, instead of closing on Valentine's Day.
When does the Spring Awakening revival open?
Previews begin November 27, with opening night on December 17.
Who is behind the Spring Awakening revival?
The production is directed by Danya Taymor, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik.