An angsty rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up. It is Germany, 1891, a world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. It adapts Wedekind's original play "full of the unheard, anguished cries of young people" by "transposing 19th century yearnings into contemporary attitudes and music."
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
From reviews of original Broadway show:
"Exhilarating. A show that bristles with rawness, vitality and urgency. Sater's book and lyrics seem to capture from within the untimely teenage feeling that every emotion if the most tempestuous, frightening, passionate or exciting one ever experienced." - David Rooney, Variety
"...a breathtaking dissection of what it means to grow up." - Howard Shapiro, Philadelphia Inquirer
"The staggering purity of this show will touch all open hearts. The melting lament of its confused and damaged youngsters speaks directly to us." - John Heilpern, New York Observer
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Pamela Downs • Vocal Direction by Tracy Martin
Choreographed by Sam Williams & Sarah Williams
Orchestra Conducted by Anthony Marvelli
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays. 7:30 pm. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
Thursday. 7:30 pm. Oct. 19
Sundays 2:00 pm Oct. 8, 15, 22
Saturday Oct. 14 will be ASL interpreted.
Run Time: Approximately 2hr 15 min.
Cautions: MA Rated for Mature Audiences. Exuberant profanity, violence, and sexuality.
Tickets: General $ 20. • Seniors $ 18. •. Students. $16
Ticketleap Fees: $1 plus 2% per ticket.
Open, non-reserved seating. House opens 30 minutes before performance.
Online ticket sales are stopped 2 hours before each performance. Ticketleap may put up a message saying the performance is sold out. But tickets will still be available at the Box Office which opens 1 hour before each performance.
For questions, please email the ARC Theatre Box Office at [email protected] or go to ARCTheatre.org
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Spring Awakening Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
