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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.
Tony Awards and Nominations for SPRING AWAKENING
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
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Jinkx Monsoon
Seattle Rep: BAGLEY WRIGHT THEATER (5/31 - 6/23) | ||
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Twilight Zone Unexpected: Improvised
Unexpected Productions Market Theater (5/17 - 6/29) | |
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Cabaret
Harlequin Productions (6/28 - 7/28)
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Can Can's Dolly!
Can Can Culinary Cabaret (5/30 - 9/1) | |
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Twelfth Night - The Musical
Red Curtain Arts Center (5/24 - 6/9) | |
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A Child’s Dream
Benaroya Hall (5/25 - 5/25) | |
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FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
Tacoma Little Theatre (6/7 - 6/23) | |
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The Ones Who Sleep Through Storms
18th & Union (5/24 - 5/24) | |
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