Very sad news this morning.
Tony winning composer Duncan Sheik has died at 56. His family says it’s from cardiac arrest.
Two nights ago, the family posted on Instagram that Sheik was in the hospital and very ill.
The writer of the Broadway hit “Spring Awakening,” he was also known for his big chart hit, “Barely Breathing,” in the 90s.
He had a new show, called Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, a musical set to begin performances on September 25, 2026, at The Night Egg at the Culture Club in New York.
Here’s a link to his Times obit. More to come. Condolences to his family and friends.
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