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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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Frost/Nixon
Landmark Center (4/12 - 4/21)
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Come From Away
Ordway Music Theater (6/7 - 6/16) | |
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The Little Prince
E.M. Pearson Theatre (5/17 - 5/19) | |
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Robin Hood
Hopkins Royal Productions (4/26 - 4/27) | |
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Morgan Jay: Aphrodesia Tour
Pantages Theatre (9/21 - 9/21) | |
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MJ
Orpheum Theatre (5/14 - 5/26) | |
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The Spitfire Grill at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ten Thousand Things (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley - Preview
Commonweal Theatre Company (11/16 - 11/22) | |
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