Spring Awakening Off-Broadway Adds George Abud and Lilli Cooper
George Abud and Lilli Cooper have been added to the Off-Broadway cast of Spring Awakening. Abud will portray The Adult Men, and Cooper will portray The Adult Women. Cooper previously originated the role of Martha in the musical's original Off-Broadway and Broadway runs; performances start November 27.
George Abud and Lilli Cooper are joining the Off-Broadway company of Spring Awakening. Abud will play The Adult Men, and Cooper will play The Adult Women. The announcement adds two named performers to the production.
Cooper has a history with the musical: she was the first to portray Martha in its initial Off-Broadway and Broadway stagings. This Off-Broadway engagement is set to begin performances on November 27.
This casting may draw attention from theater fans who know Cooper's earlier work in the musical, potentially strengthening interest in the Off-Broadway engagement. Audiences who follow Broadway and Off-Broadway casting could see the announcement as a link between the show's past and its current staging. For the production, Cooper's return in a different role may help visibility and could prompt discussion about how actors revisit material over time.