Lauren pritchard spring awakening

This article was updated December 10, 2019 from a previous version.

The revolutionary musical Spring Awakening, a musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s play of the same name, introduced theatergoers to the teenage angst and sexual awakenings of adolescents in 19th-century Germany.

Acclaimed for its rock score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater in addition to its stellar cast, the show was nominated for 11 Tony awards and won eight awards, including Best Original Score, Choreography, and the coveted title of Best Musical.

Despite its profoundly positive reputation and contemporary appeal––NBC’s Rise used show as an outlet for Stanton High School’s drama club students—few realize just how many performing careers Spring Awakening launched.

So where are these stars now?

Take a glimpse of what the original Broadway cast of Spring Awakening has done since their performance at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre:

Jonathan Groff, Melchior

After making his Broadway principal de