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Spring Awakening

Ages: 14+
Closing: August 05, 2006

Spring Awakening - 2006 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


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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Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2026 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026


The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

SPRING AWAKENING to be Presented at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026


Spring Awakening is Coming to Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis in Amsterdam, featuring a double cast. The Tony Award-winning musical explores adolescence, identity, and rebellion in 1890s Germany.

Michael Arden, Douglas Lyons & More Team Up for HAPPY FEET Stage Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026


The Academy Award-winning animated Warner Bros. film, directed by George Miller, Happy Feet is officially being developed as a new, Broadway-bound musical. 

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026


Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Photos: Ruby Westfall and Ellington Berg Play THE SEASON at Red Eye NY
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 27, 2026


A cabaret duo has hit town with their look back at Broadway.

Jonathan Groff-Led AS YOU LIKE IT and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026


The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Volksoper
by Martin Ganeider - Feb 22, 2026


What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Volksoper?

PHOTOS: First Look at The Sandbox Collective's SPRING AWAKENING
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 17, 2026


The Sandbox Collective launches its 2026 season with a raw, radical revival of the 2006 Tony Award-winning rock musical 'Spring Awakening.'

Interview: Ruby Westfall And Ellington Berg of THE SEASON at Red Eye Ny
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 17, 2026


Interview: Ruby Westfall And Ellington Berg of THE SEASON at Red Eye Ny

Ruby Westfall and Ellington Berg Will Play THE SEASON at Red Eye NY on February 26th
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 14, 2026


Cabaret newcomer Ruby Westfall joins established cabaret artist Ellington Berg for a musical cabaret about the Broadway of 2006 and 7.

The Museum of Broadway to Open SO IN LOVE…WITH BROADWAY Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026


 The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit that will encapsulate the great love stories of Broadway through unforgettable costumes, accessories, lyrics and more.

PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.

Portland State University to Open SPRING AWAKENING February 27
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026


Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and a score by Duncan Sheik.

From Churches to Banks: The Unlikely Origins of Off-Broadway Theaters
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 22, 2026


The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.

Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater to Present SPRING AWAKENING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026


​​​​​​​Beck Center for the Arts will present its first annual collaboration through the production of Spring Awakening with Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater Program.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Santino Fontana Joins the Cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2025


Multi-award-winning actor Santino Fontana, has joined the star-studded cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL, a one-night-only musical event playing at the Tarrytown Music Hall on October 30. 

Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus Will Lead TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025


The Tarrytown Music Hall—just steps from where Washington Irving first penned his iconic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—will welcome a new chapter of the legend with Tarrytown the Musical, written and composed by Adam Wachter.

Nathan Lane to be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025


Tony Award-winning Broadway star Nathan Lane with be Artistic Honoree at Westport Country Playhouse’s one-night-only fundraiser. Learn more and see how to purchase.

Video: Jonathan Groff Talks Dancing in JUST IN TIME, New Cast Members
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025


On Friday morning, Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff visited the third hour of TODAY to discuss his acclaimed turn as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical, Just in Time, Sarah Hyland joining the cast and his infamous spitting onstage. Watch the interview now.

SPRING AWAKENING Opens The Sandbox Collective's 2026 Season
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 27, 2025


The Sandbox Collective, under the new artistic direction of Sab Jose-Gregorio, will launch its 2026 season with a highly anticipated production of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical 'Spring Awakening,' opening in February 2026 at the Black Box in Rockwell Center, Makati City.

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble
by Andrea Stephenson - Jul 29, 2025


Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble’s production of Spring Awakening is well-crafted, taking the audience on a heartrending journey which, through everything, still ends in hope.

SPRING AWAKENING Comes to Oceanside Theatre Company With Student-Led Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025


Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Spring Awakening, the Tony Award-winning rock musical exploring identity, sexuality, and self-discovery.

Spring Awakening FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Spring Awakening and what's the order?
Mamma Who Bore Me
All That's Known
The Bitch of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness
Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally Fucked
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song of Purple Summer
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer
Mamma Who Bore Me
All That's Known
The Bitch of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness
Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song of Purple Summer
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
The Guilty Ones
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer

Spring Awakening History

Other Productions of Spring Awakening

2006   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2006   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2015   Broadway Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production
Broadway
2026   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

Spring Awakening - 2006 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Spring Awakening — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Obie Awards Music for choreography Bill T. Jones

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