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Ali Stroker is the first person in a wheelchair ever to star on Broadway in the current revival of SPRING AWAKENING.  TODAY anchor Willie Geist sat down with Stroker and her father as they share her inspiring story.

On Wednesday, November 18, the cast of Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed Broadway production of Spring Awakening, along with writers Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik and director Michael Arden, will travel to Washington, D.C. to perform at the White House as part of a convening on Americans with disabilities and the arts, a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

As an ensemble member in the original Broadway production of SPRING AWAKENING, Krysta Rodriguez understudied the role of Ilsa, and after her breakout Broadway performances in THE ADDAMS FAMILY and FIRST DATE and displaying her musical theatre chops on television's SMASH, she returns to the role, after battling breast cancer.

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold, and David J. Kurs, producers of Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, were honored this morning by The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and Commissioner Victor Calise at the NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month) Awards, where they received the Champion of Change Award.

Check out highlights from the interviews and be sure to read the articles in full to learn just how truly special these performers are!

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened on Sunday night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Below, check out photos of director Michael Arden, plus Sandra Mae Frank, Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Meintus, and the rest of the cast!

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out red carpet coverage below!

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out after party coverage below!

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out curtain call coverage below!

SPRING AWAKENING cast member Alex Wyse has an exciting surprise for fans this evening.

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances tonight, September 8, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold, David J. Kurs, and Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, will open on Broadway this Sunday, September 27. The limited engagement will now run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Deaf actor Miles Barbee, who plays young classmate Otto Lammermeier in the musical is featured in today's 'Debut of the Month' column.

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening will run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Spring Awakening is currently in previews and will open Sunday, September 27. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Kathryn Gallagher talks making her Broadway debut as the voice of Martha Bessell, a young girl who struggles to keep the abuse she suffers at the hands of a father a secret from those around her.

Daniel David Stewart, who takes on the speaking voice of sweet and naive student, Ernst, talks Broadway debut.

Treshelle Edmond takes on the role of Martha Bessell, a young girl who struggles to keep the abuse she suffers at the hands of a father a secret from those around her.

New production photos from Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening have just been released, following the news of the show's two-week extension. Check them out below!

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that an extra two weeks of performances for Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening have been added to the current Broadway run. The limited engagement will now run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Spring Awakening is currently in previews and will open Sunday, September 27.

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, is now in performances at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). The limited engagement will open on Sunday, September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!