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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Where We Belong
The Umbrella Arts Center (2/28 - 3/23) | |
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EXTENDED: Ada and the Engine
Castle Hill Productions (2/27 - 3/16) | |
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Clue
Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (4/4 - 4/6) | |
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The Light in the Piazza
Huntington Theatre (5/8 - 6/15) | |
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Alejandra Guzman
Boch Center Wang Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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Come From Away
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (4/11 - 4/13) | |
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The Huntington Academy
Huntington Theatre (9/1 - 6/30) | |
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Champlain Trio
52 Sumner (5/18 - 5/18) | |
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Hello Dolly!
Lyric Stage Boston (5/16 - 6/22) | |
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LES 10 COMMANDEMENTS
ZENITH D'ORLEANS (1/29 - 1/29) | |
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