From The Hollywood Reporter · Caitlin Huston · · 50s
Spring Awakening Composer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized
Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical but stable condition after family statement.
In brief
Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical but stable condition after family statement. Duncan Sheik, composer of Spring Awakening, hospitalized in critical but stable condition with family requesting privacy. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Composer hospitalized
Duncan Sheik, 56, composer of Spring Awakening, hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
“Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time.”
Spring Awakening background
Sheik wrote music for Spring Awakening, a 2006 Broadway musical that won Tony Awards for best orchestrations, best original score and best musical.
Musical origins
The musical is based on a 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind about teenagers discovering their sexuality.
2022 documentary
A 2022 documentary features the original cast reuniting for a reunion concert.
Off-Broadway revival
An Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening is planned for Studio Seaview, with previews starting November 27 and opening December 17.
What to remember
Duncan Sheik, composer of Spring Awakening, hospitalized in critical but stable condition with family requesting privacy.
