Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late 19th-century Germany, the musical delves into the lives of a group of adolescents yearning for connection and understanding in a world shrouded in strict moral codes and a lack of sex education.
Melchior, a rebellious and intelligent young man, grapples with his burgeoning sexuality and clashes with the rigid expectations of his parents and teachers. His friend Moritz, a sensitive and overwhelmed student, struggles under the pressure to excel academically. Wendla, a curious and innocent girl, longs for knowledge about sex and intimacy, a topic shrouded in secrecy.
Spring Awakening's power lies in its unflinching portrayal of teenage desires, frustrations, and the devastating consequences of societal repression. Through a hauntingly beautiful rock score and emotionally charged lyrics, the musical explores themes of rebellion, first love, heartbreak, and the search for identity in a world that seems determined to keep them in the dark. While not for the faint of heart, Spring Awakening remains a groundbreaking and important musical, sparking conversations about sexuality, education, and the complexities of growing up in a world that often fails to understand the needs of its youth.
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2007 | Best Musical | Winner |
2016 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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Videos
9 to 5: The Musical
Lakewood Theatre Company (4/26 - 6/9)
PHOTOS
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INCANDESCENCE: Blazing Works by Joan Tower, Bartók & the “Kreutzer”
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (7/14 - 7/14) | ||
The Drag
Twilight Theater Company (9/6 - 9/22) | ||
FREE Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase #1
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (6/21 - 6/21) | ||
Wicked
Keller Auditorium (10/16 - 11/3) | ||
Trifles / Fool for Love
Gallery Theater (7/26 - 8/11) | ||
FREE Open Rehearsal: GYÖRGY LIGETI Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (7/17 - 7/17) | ||
Hamilton (Philip Company)
Keller Auditorium (3/4 - 3/23) | ||
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