Explained: Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56

Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who wrote the music for 'Spring Awakening,' died at 56.

Tony Award

An annual award recognizing excellence in live Broadway theater.

Grammy Award

An annual award recognizing outstanding achievement in the music industry.

Billboard Hot 100

A chart ranking the most popular songs in the United States.

off-Broadway

Professional theater productions in New York City staged in smaller venues than Broadway.

Deaf West Theatre

A theater company known for productions incorporating American Sign Language and Deaf actors.