# Lea Michele Honors Duncan Sheik

> Lea Michele pays tribute to Duncan Sheik, the Spring Awakening composer who died at 56.
- Title: Lea Michele Honors Duncan Sheik · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lea-michele-duncan-sheik-tribute-spring-awakening-1235628965
- Author: Althea Legaspi
- Published: 2026-09-18T20:50:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lea michele, duncan sheik, spring awakening, tony awards, musical, glee
## 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
## Key takeaway

Lea Michele recalls meeting Duncan Sheik at 14 and his impact on her career.