From Rolling Stone · Althea Legaspi · · 50s
Lea Michele Honors Duncan Sheik
Lea Michele pays tribute to Duncan Sheik, the Spring Awakening composer who died at 56.
In brief
Lea Michele pays tribute to Duncan Sheik, the Spring Awakening composer who died at 56. Lea Michele recalls meeting Duncan Sheik at 14 and his impact on her career. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Meeting at 14
Lea Michele met Duncan Sheik when she was 14 and listened to his demo tape before her first audition.
“I met Duncan when I was 14 years old”
Spring Awakening Composer
Sheik won two Tonys in 2007 for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for the musical.
Emotional Tribute
Michele described feeling 'this one hurts and does not seem real' after learning of his death.
“This one hurts and does not seem real”
Singing Tribute
She performed 'Mama Who Bore Me' from Spring Awakening with Sheik playing guitar in rehearsal.
Family Tribute
Michele sent prayers to Sheik's family and his children Nora and Ines after his death.
“Sending all my love and prayers now to Nora, Ines, and Duncan's family”
The main idea
Lea Michele recalls meeting Duncan Sheik at 14 and his impact on her career.
