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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The Gazebo
Tellico Community Playhouse (3/6 - 3/23) | |
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Tiny Beautiful Things
Darkhorse Theatre (3/28 - 3/29)
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Generic Male with PUSH Theater
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Tennessee Theatre (5/27 - 6/1) | |
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Mamma Mia!
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (3/18 - 3/23) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (4/8 - 4/13) | |
The Whale
Playhouse 615 (3/21 - 4/6) | ||
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium (3/28 - 3/30) | |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium (4/22 - 5/4) | |
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