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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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An Evening with Kai Bird
Severance Music Center (5/15 - 5/15) | |
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Beautiful, the Carole King Musical
Beck Center for the Arts (7/12 - 8/11) | |
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The Prom
Weathervane Playhouse (4/25 - 5/12)
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The Magic Lens: A Photographic Journey by Chuck Stewart
Severance Music Center (4/11 - 5/26) | |
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Playhouse Square - Mimi Ohio Theatre (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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Pretty Woman (Non-Equity)
Bologna Performing Arts Center (5/7 - 5/7) | |
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Africa and Byzantium & The Magic Flute
Cleveland Museum of Art (4/14 - 7/21) | |
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