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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 |
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Jelly's Last Jam
Pasadena Playhouse (5/29 - 6/23) | |
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Sally Field Performing Arts Center (6/1 - 6/9) | |
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Change The Game
McCadden (6/9 - 6/16) NEW MUSICAL
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Samuel Beckett's Happy Days
Independent Shakespeare Co Studio (5/16 - 6/7) | |
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My Brother, the Car
Davidson / Valentini Theatre at the Los Angeles LGBT Center (6/8 - 6/30)
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Alma
Chance Theater (5/3 - 5/26) | |
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Stalin's Master Class
Odyssey Theatre (4/6 - 5/26) | |
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Dudamel Leads Beethoven 9
Hollywood Bowl (9/10 - 9/10) | |
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THE GHEE GHEE PIK
Lonny Chapman Theatre (6/13 - 7/14) | |
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Hay Fever
South Pasadena Theatre Workshop (6/8 - 7/14) | |
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