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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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Once Upon A Stone Age
New Hampshire Theatre Project (7/20 - 7/20) | |
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Frank Santos Jr: R-rated Hypnotist
Claremont Opera House (6/8 - 6/8) | |
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Sole City Dance & Rochester Opera House Present: The Moon-Spinners Mystery
Rochester Opera House (5/10 - 5/11) | |
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Sondheim on Sondheim
BNH Stage (5/24 - 5/26) | |
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9 to 5
New Hampshire Theatre Project (7/19 - 7/28) | |
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Mean Girls
Merrill Auditorium (5/16 - 5/17) | |
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Curtains
Theatre UP (5/10 - 5/19) | |
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