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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Clue
Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (4/4 - 4/6) | |
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Company Theatre (7/25 - 8/17) | |
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Aziz Ansari
Boch Center Wang Theatre (4/19 - 4/19) | |
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Professor Brian Cox: Horizons
Boch Center Shubert Theatre (5/11 - 5/12) | |
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Utopian Hotline
Museum of Science, Planetarium (5/1 - 5/18) | |
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Potted Potter
Moore Theatre (4/15 - 4/20) | |
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Mix and Mingle with Rachel Revere at Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House (4/21 - 4/21) | |
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Bruce Hornsby & yMusic
Boch Center Shubert Theatre (5/8 - 5/8) | |
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