SPRING AWAKENING at POMONA COLLEGE THEATRE AND DANCE DEPARTMENT

Dates: (11/19/2014 - 11/23/2014 )

Theatre:

POMONA COLLEGE THEATRE AND DANCE DEPARTMENT

CLAREMONT,CA 91711-4307

Buy Tickets

Phone: 909

SUBMIT UPDATES

Photos Videos Discount

Cast Creative Edit

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.

Authors

More Local Shows

Add a Los Angeles Show Listing

Videos

View all Videos

LOS ANGELES SHOWS


		What The Constitution Means To Me International City Theatre (5/2 - 5/19)
		VOX Cabaret Catalina Jazz Club (5/5 - 5/5)
		PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL South Coast Repertory (4/5 - 5/4)
		Spring Awakening The Broadwater Mainstage (4/26 - 5/11)
		Change The Game McCadden (6/9 - 6/16) NEW MUSICAL PHOTOS VIDEOS
		Footloose The Musical Mira Costa High School (4/26 - 5/4) PHOTOS
		Kairos David Henry Hwang Theater (4/4 - 4/28) COMEDY NEW PLAY VIDEOS
		Clue Ahmanson Theatre (7/30 - 8/25)
		The Joffrey Ballet's Anna Karenina The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (6/21 - 6/21)
		Sous le poids des plumes Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (5/1 - 5/1)
		Provenance The MAIN Theatre (9/13 - 9/29)
		A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure Crestwood Hills Park (5/5 - 5/5)
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW FIND A JOB


News on your favorite shows, specials & more!