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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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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Sally Field Performing Arts Center (6/1 - 6/9) | ||
What The Constitution Means To Me
International City Theatre (5/2 - 5/19) | ||
Change The Game
McCadden (6/9 - 6/16) NEW MUSICAL
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Derecho
La Jolla Playhouse (7/23 - 8/18) | ||
A Faery Hunt Adventure and the Animals
Kindred Spirits Care Farm (5/26 - 5/26) | ||
Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical
Chance Theater (11/29 - 12/22) | ||
Laural Meade’s Ms. Tucker Will See You Now
Gardenia Supper Club (4/6 - 6/1) | ||
The Rite of Spring
Hollywood Bowl (8/22 - 8/22) | ||
Dudamel and the Stars of Opera
Hollywood Bowl (9/12 - 9/12) | ||
All-Beethoven
Hollywood Bowl (7/25 - 7/25) | ||
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