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HBO announced today that its feature documentary Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known, from director Michael John Warren, will debut on the premium cabler on May 3rd at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, and will also be available for streaming on HBO Max.

The film picking up 15 years after the smash Broadway run of Spring Awakening watches as the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one-night only reunion concert to benefit The Actors Fund. Chronicling their whirlwind journey back to the stage, it follows the players as they reconnect and rediscover the beauty and timelessness of the hit musical, examining the show’s underdog origins, its path to Tony glory, its universal themes of teenage repression and angst, and the unconventional love story of breakout stars Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele.

Spring Awakening forever changed the lives of its mostly unknown teenage cast and inspired a generation of...

The star-studded cast of the critically-acclaimed musical Spring Awakening reunited for a one-night-only 15th anniversary concert benefitting The Actors Fund on Nov. 15. And HBO has confirmed that the sold-out musical event will be the subject of an upcoming reunion documentary, produced by RadicalMedia. Stars Lea Michele, Skylar Astin, Jonathan Groff, Lauren Pritchard, John Gallagher, Jr., Gerard Canonico, Lilli Cooper, Jennifer Damiano, Christine Eastbrook, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Brian Johnson, Krysta Rodriguez, Stephen Spinella, Phoebe Strole, Jonny B. Wright, and Remy Zaken performed at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre as original director Michael Mayer directed the musical once again. “Thank you to HBO and RadicalMedia for all you’ve done to make our Spring Awakening reunion happen and for bringing the magic and vitality of this story to the world, while continuing to drive awareness to the crucial work The Actors Fund provides our community through this documentary,” original cast members and...

Exclusive: The much-anticipated, one-night and sold-out Spring Awakening reunion concert will be the subject of an HBO documentary, produced by RadicalMedia.

The reunion concert, featuring the entire original Broadway cast of Jonathan Groff, Lauren Pritchard, Lea Michele, Skylar Austin, John Gallagher, Jr. and others, is taking place tonight at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre as a benefit for The Actors Fund. The musical’s original director Michael Mayer returns to direct the concert.

The documentary will debut on HBO next year and be available to stream on HBO Max.

In a statement, cast members Groff and Pritchard, who are credited as producers of the documentary, said, “Thank you to HBO and RadicalMedia for all you’ve done to make our Spring Awakening reunion happen and for bringing the magic and vitality of this story to the world, while continuing to drive awareness to the crucial work The Actors Fund provides our community through this documentary.

The original cast of Broadway’s Spring Awakening – including Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, Skylar Austin, John Gallagher, Jr. and others who would go on to major stardom following the 2006 staging – will reunite for a one-night-only concert benefitting The Actors Fund.

Directed by the musical’s original director Michael Mayer, the concert is set for Monday, November 15, 7 pm Et at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.

“The chance to reunite our remarkable cast 15 years after their first Broadway performance of Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, and Michael Mayer’s gorgeous show, is a beautiful and thrilling idea,” said original producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittleman in a joint statement. “I think all of us are looking forward to revisiting our younger selves, even for just one night, and we...

Casting has been announced for the new musicals in development at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference later this month. Among the actors premiering new work are Adam Chanler-Berat, Erin Davie, Colin Hanlon, Kevin Mambo, Matt Von Roderick, Christina Sajous, and Remy Zaken.

OkayBetterBest, a new musical written by Rhonda Kess and Michael Weems and directed by Hunter Foster, will be presented the Ars Nova Loft 511 West 54th Street as a special industry reading on Thursday, December 3 at 300 Pm and Friday, December 4 at 300 Pm. The cast includes Jason Gotay Bring It On The Musical, Spider-Man Turn off the Dark, George Salazar Godspell, Here Lies Love, Julia Mattison Godspell, Elena Ricardo Mamma Mia, Christina Sajous Holler If Ya Hear Me, American Idiot, Justin Matthew Sargent Bonnie amp Clyde, Rock of Ages and Remy Zaken Spring Awakening. Industry members interested in attending should email OkayBetterBestgmail.com and indicate their affiliation.

Though it’s packed with unnerving moments from start to finish, viewers of The Shining may remember the ghost of Delbert Grady telling Jack Torrance that he must “correct” his wife and child as a particularly creepy scene, and next year fans of the film can see Delbert’s suggestion mixed with dancing and humor onstage in a musical theater parody of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror classic.

If you enjoyed Stephen King’s 1977 novel, The Shining, have watched Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film adaptation of the same name multiple times, or enjoyed watching horror and humor melded in a live show like Evil Dead The Musical, then you may want to check out the upcoming Redrum: The Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Shining. Set to hit the stage sometime next fall, the musical parody made an onstage sneak peek performance on Wednesday night.

To get a taste of what’s to come,...

Jjj Productions in Association with Culture Project and Aaron Grant Theatrical, Inc have announced that the world premiere of The Anthem, an original musical lovingly inspired by the classic Ayn Rand Novella, 'Anthem', with a book by Gary Morgenstein, music by Jonnie Rockwell and lyrics by Erik Ransom will begin previews on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Off-Broadway at Culture Project's Lynn Redgrave Theatre on 45 Bleecker Street. This musical helmed by Rachel Klein officially opens on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Spiderman's Jason Gotay, Spring Awakening's Remy Zaken and Randy Jones of The Village People lead a cast of theatrical favorites in this rollicking sci-fi musical, featuring an expansive aerial and circus environment, about a revolt of the young against an evil state.

Atlantic Theater Company's Atc Uncovered is celebrating the 7th anniversary of Spring Awakening on Broadway. The musical began at the Atlantic before transferring to Broadway, and stars Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, John Gallagher, Jr., Lauren Pritchard, Lilli Cooper, Remy Zaken and more gathered at the theater on December 2nd to talk about thriving in an intimate space, performing a 'formative' project at such an important part of their lives, and what they want to collaborate on next. Watch the video below...

Lea is still struggling with the tragic death of her beloved boyfriend Cory Monteith. Fortunately, the ‘Glee’ actress has a strong support system, and she has been taking comfort in the small things — including the films of her favorite performer, Barbra. Read on for all the Exclusive details about what’s making Lea smile.

As a self-described Barbra Streisand worshipper, Lea Michele is finding joy and laughter in her favorite performer’s films. Lea’s close friend and Spring Awakenings co-star Remy Zaken also helped her find some happiness during these challenging times without Cory Monteith, who died from an overdose a little over a month ago.

Lea Michele: Barbra Streisand Movies Are ‘Healing’ After Cory Monteith’s Death

Lea has had a rough time over the past few weeks, but her loved ones have been helping her work through her grief.

“Lea has the most amazing friends who...

Hot off the release of his new album, 'Drafts Volume One,' composer Alexander Sage Oyen is bringing his songs to 54 Below tonight, January 19th Joining Oyen at the 11Pm concert will be Derek Klena Dogfight, Ben Fankhauser Newsies, Taylor Trensch Bare, Matilda, Emma Hunton Rent, Spring Awakening, Alex Brightman Wicked, Glory Days, Corey Mach Hands on a Hard Body, Godspell, Remy Zaken Spring Awakening, Matt DeAngelis Hair, American Idiot, Andrew Kober Hair, Kennedy Caughell American Idiot, Noah Galvin The Great American Mousical, Michael McCorry Rose Wicked, Lois Sage John Bucchino's Grateful album, Drew Gasparini composer, Smash, Jessica Kent, ElAnna White, Noah Zachary, Max Chernin, and Dan Housek.

Hot off the release of his new album, 'Drafts Volume One,' composer Alexander Sage Oyen is bringing his songs to 54 Below on Saturday, January 19th Joining Oyen at the 11Pm concert will be Derek Klena Dogfight, Ben Fankhauser Newsies, Taylor Trensch Bare, Matilda, Emma Hunton Rent, Spring Awakening, Alex Brightman Wicked, Glory Days, Corey Mach Hands on a Hard Body, Godspell, Remy Zaken Spring Awakening, Matt DeAngelis Hair, American Idiot, Andrew Kober Hair, Kennedy Caughell American Idiot, Noah Galvin The Great American Mousical, Michael McCorry Rose Wicked, Lois Sage John Bucchino's Grateful album, Drew Gasparini composer, Smash, Jessica Kent, Elanna White, Noah Zachary, Max Chernin, and Dan Housek.