Duncan Sheik Dies at 56 Ahead of His Final Musical’s Debut
The singer and composer wrote the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation of Moyoco Anno’s Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.
Duncan Sheik died from cardiac arrest on September 17 in Manhattan, New York, at 56. His final musical begins previews Friday before its October 15 off-Broadway opening.
Singer and composer Duncan Sheik died from cardiac arrest on September 17 in Manhattan, New York. He was 56.
His final musical, an upcoming American stage adaptation of Moyoco Anno’s manga Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen (Bikachō Shinshi Kaikoroku), begins previews Friday. Sheik wrote its music and lyrics.
The production opens to the general public off Broadway in New York City on October 15.
Sheik earned a 1996 Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for his single “Barely Breathing.” He also won Tony awards for his music for the 2006 musical Spring Awakening.
His other musical credits include:
- Twelfth Night
- Whisper House
- Alice by Heart
- American Psycho
- The Secret Life of Bees
Sources: Duncan Sheik's Instagram page via ANN
