Hunter Parrish to Join Spring Awakening

Hunter Parrish, who is known for his role in the hit television show, Weeds will be joining the Broadway cast of Spring Awakening in August.  He is scheduled to step into the role of Melchior, a young radical.  In a statement that was posted on Playbill.com, Parrish was quoted as saying, “I have always hoped that my passion for the theatre would eventually lead me to Broadway.  Spring Awakening is a on-of-a-kind show with its timeless story.”

Spring Awakening is based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind.  It has won eight 2007 Tony Awards since its start on Broadway and it features direction by Michael Mayer and an extremely talented cast.  Some of the most recognized songs that are featured in the musical include: “All That’s Known,” “And Then There Were None,” “Left Behind” and “The Bitch of Living.”  Parrish will be welcomed with open arms into the Spring Awakening community, so make sure to get your own pair of Spring Awakening tickets.

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