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Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening Composer, Dies at 56 | Greenville News
Duncan Sheik, the visionary composer behind the Tony-winning musical “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56 from organ failure. Best known for his chart-topping hit “Barely Breathing,” Sheik revolutionized musical theater by fusing contemporary pop with profound storytelling, earning eight Tonys and a Grammy. His bold mission? To make theater resonate with today’s world — not just its audiences, but what they’re actually listening to. Beyond “Spring Awakening,” he pushed boundaries with stage adaptations of “American Psycho” and “Alice in Wonderland,” leaving an indelible mark on modern musical…
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