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Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56
Compiled Sep 18
What happened
Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who wrote the music for 'Spring Awakening,' died at 56.
The detail
Sheik died Thursday from organ failure, according to his mother Suzanne Sheik.
The detail
He was widely known for his hit song 'Barely Breathing' before turning to Broadway.
The detail
'Spring Awakening' ran for over 860 performances on Broadway starting in 2006 and won eight Tony Awards, including best musical, plus a Grammy for best musical show album.
How it unfolded
1996: Sheik's self-titled debut album was released. · 1998: 'Barely Breathing' was nominated for best pop vocal performance. · 2006: 'Spring Awakening' opened on Broadway. · 2007: Sheik spoke to the AP as 'Spring Awakening' swept Tony nominations. · 2010: 'Whisper House' ran at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. · 2013: The 'American Psycho' musical premiered in London. · 2015: 'Spring Awakening' returned to Broadway in a Deaf West Theatre production. · 2016: 'American Psycho' opened on Broadway and closed after less than 90 performances.
Still unresolved
The Associated Press emailed his representatives for comment, but no response is reported in the article.