Broadway's Spring Awakening Revival Will Head to the White House for 'Americans with Disabilities and the Arts' Event

The White House continues to employ the Broadway community to make the arts accessible. Before a number of shows take part in Broadway at the White House on Thanksgiving, the entire cast of Spring Awakening will perform at the White House for “Americans with Disabilities and the Arts: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion.”

The November 18 event, which will be live-streamed on Whitehouse.gov, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. The cast members of the Deaf West revival will perform several numbers and lead a workshop for 100 local students in the D.C. area.

The production, which incorporates American Sign Language in the dialogue and choreography, stars Austin P. McKenzie and Sandra Mae Frank. Additional cast members include Oscar winner Marlee Matlin, Camryn Manheim, Patrick Page, Andy Mientus and Krysta Rodriguez.

The revival, directed by Michael Arden, is scheduled to run through January 24, 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.