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Madison Lyric Stage Presents SPRING AWAKENING, June 21-30
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023


Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, will present the electrifying rock musical Spring Awakening, July 21-30.  Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial play from 1891, Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking musical that explores the tumultuous journey of self-discovery, teenage angst and burgeoning adulthood. 

Photos: First Look At Ray Of Light Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023


Ray of Light Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, SPRING AWAKENING opens tonight in San Francisco. Performances begin June 8th at the Victoria Theatre and run for one weekend only, through Sunday, June 11th. Get a first look at the photos here!

SPRING AWAKENING to be Presented at Savannah Stage Company This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Savannah Stage Company has announced the first production of their 11th Season, Spring Awakening. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Random Farms Kids' Theater Presents SPRING AWAKENING
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023


The winner of eight Tony Awards, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. This pop rock celebration of rebellion provides the perfect opportunity to feature performers of all types. Join this group of late nineteenth century German students as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening.

Roxy Regional Theatre's Timeless Revival of SPRING AWAKENING Arrives Just When Tennessee Audiences Need It
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 19, 2023


We’ve been thinking about that 2012 legislation as we prepared to see Roxy Regional Theatre's 2023 production of Spring Awakening, the Tony Award-winning musical by Duncan Sheik and Stephen Sater, which is based on the play of the same name written in the late 19th century by playwright Frank Wedekin, in which he crafted an intricately plotted story of youthful suppression and the subsequent rebellion engendered by an appalling lack of open dialogue between “the adults” and “the children” that still today provides a provocative counterpoint to the nature of current social intercourse, proving the musical’s continued relevance, while underscoring its all-too-prescient message.

SPRING AWAKENING Comes to the Roxy Regional Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023


An electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll, Spring Awakening opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, April 6, at 7:00pm.

Feature: NIEUWE CAST SPRING AWAKENING BEKEND!
by Chantal Kunst - Mar 19, 2023


OpusOne heeft vandaag de nieuwe cast van de musical Spring Awakening bekendgemaakt. Dave Rijnders, Sterre Verschoor, Juul van de Laar, Shay Lachmann en Sterre Luna Zangirolami waren al in de eerste versie te zien. Nieuw in de cast zijn Silvana Rocha, Valerie Lai, Josy Gruijter, Arnout Bultje, Menno Dekker en Tom Di Scala. De volwassen rollen worden in deze succesvolle theaterproductie gespeeld door Ad Knippels en Wieneke Remmers en Bas van Rijswijk is swing. Spring Awakening is vanaf 19 april te zien door het gehele land.

Madison Lyric Stage Announces ANGELS IN AMERICA, SPRING AWAKENING For 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2023


Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company serving the Connecticut shoreline, announced that its 2023 mainstage season will feature: Tony Kushner's groundbreaking play Angels in America: Part I, Millennium Approaches in June; Duncan Sheik and Stephen Sater's electrifying rock musical Spring Awakening in July; and Climb Every Mountain: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein in September.

SPRING AWAKENING, CRUEL INTENTIONS, And More Announced for Ray Of Light Theatre 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023


Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's home of contemporary musical theater, has announced its 2023 season featuring a nostalgic trip back to the years of teenage angst, love, sex, drugs and a fair amount of rock and roll.

Monumental Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2023


Monumental Theatre Company will stage Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Spring Awakening. Based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play of the same name, the story follows a group of German teenagers who discover and explore their sexual identities.

Phamaly Announces Cast Of SPRING AWAKENING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2023


Phamaly has announced the cast for its first exciting and provocative production of their 34th season: Spring Awakening.

World Premiere of ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD & More Announced for East West Players 57th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022


East West Players, the nation’s longest-running Asian American theater and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works, is launching its 57th anniversary season.

Young Australian Broadway Chorus Presents SPRING AWAKENING
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022


Eight-time Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening returns to Melbourne this January for a limited season at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Presented by the Young Australian Broadway Chorus, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence into adulthood through a compelling fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll.

Fort Salem Theater Seeks Local Talent For SPRING AWAKENING
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2022


Warm up those vocal cords, Fort Salem Theater has announced auditions for their upcoming production of Spring Awakening!

SPRING AWAKENING, CABARET and More Announced For Vanguard Theater Second Season In Montclair
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2022


Artistic Director, Janeece Freeman Clark, have announced Vanguard Theater's 2022-2023 season, which includes four dynamic productions that highlight the importance and the beauty of living an authentic life. Rather than journeying outside of one's community, one should embrace self to find happiness.

Feature: VOORPROEFJES VAN SPRING AWAKENING EN DE MOL EN DE PARADIJSVOGEL OP DE UITMARKT!
by Chantal Kunst - Aug 25, 2022


OpusOne is verheugd te melden dat Spring Awakening en De Mol en de Paradijsvogel op 28 augustus zullen optreden tijdens de opening van het musicalseizoen op de Uitmarkt in Amsterdam. Beide producties zullen volgend jaar weer terugkeren in het theater. Spring Awakening zal gaan touren door het land en De Mol en de Paradijsvogel is in een doorontwikkelde versie te zien tijdens de Amsterdam Pride 2023 in de Mary Dresselhuyszaal van DeLaMar.

TILLY NO-BODY: CATASTOPHES OF LOVE to be Presented by Shakespeare & Company in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022


Tilly No-Body: Catastrophes of Love, written by and featuring Bella Merlin, directed by Miles Anderson, will be staged Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, 17 at 1:30 p.m., as part of the Plays in Process Series at the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Company.

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Tri-M Productions/NM Actors Lab
by Jackie Camborde - Jun 26, 2022


Excellent production with extremely topical and relevant message, now more than ever.

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - Jun 25, 2022


Spring Awakening is a challenging and important show that does not shy away from the difficult experiences in life. The cast and crew at DreamWrights have put together a truly wonderful production of this show.

BWW Feature: SPRING AWAKENING at Tri-M Productions
by Zoe Burke - Jun 13, 2022


Tri-M Productions presents 'Spring Awakening', the 2007 Tony Award-winning musical with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik. Learn all about the show including who is in the cast and how to get tickets.

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