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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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Spring Awakening
Ann D. Elgood Theatre (6/7 - 6/23) | ||
The Antichrist Cometh
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (3/22 - 5/25) NEW COMEDY
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SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (5/14 - 5/19) | ||
God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza; Christopher Hampton, translator.
A Wilde Theatre (6/7 - 6/16) | ||
Beaty and the Beast
on our own productions (6/14 - 6/22) | ||
MJ
Wharton Center (2/11 - 2/16) | ||
Auditions for Memphis
Birmingham Village Players (6/1 - 6/11) | ||
Moulin Rouge!
Detroit Opera House (9/17 - 10/6) | ||
Sisters In Law
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids (6/1 - 6/16) | ||
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