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Spring Awakening Synopsis & Storyline
Singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik and
playwright Steven Sater team up with acclaimed director Michael Mayer
(Sideman, Thoroughly Modern Millie), innovative choreographer
Bill T. Jones and a dynamic young cast to create this exhilarating and
provocative new alt rock musical about first loves, hidden passions
and lasting regrets. Spring Awakening arrives on Broadway after
a sold-out run at off-Broadway's Atlantic Theatre Company.
Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 19-century play, which was
banned for 71 years, Spring Awakening boldly depicts how young
people navigate the thrilling, confusing and mysterious time of their
sexual awakening. Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's songs illuminate the
volatile urgency of adolescent self-discovery, the burning intensity
of early friendships and the turbulent relationship to an
uncomprehending adult world. The story centers around a brilliant
young student named Melchior, his troubled friend Moritz and Wendla, a
beautiful young girl on the verge of womanhood. Although the musical
is set in the distant past, the score is fresh, modern and
exciting—and so is the multitalented cast.
Where?
Eugene ONeill Theatre
230 West 49th Street
New York
When?
Monday - 8PM
Wednesday-Friday - 8PM
Saturday - 2PM & 8PM
Sunday - 2PM & 7PM
How Long?
2 hrs 20 min with one
intermission
Started:
November 16, 2006
Opened:
December 10, 2006
Cast:
Jonathan Groff as Melchior
Lea Michele as Wendla
John Gallagher Jr. as Moritz
Stephen Spinella as the Adult Men
Christine Estabrook as the Adult Women
Sklyar Astin as Georg
Lilli Cooper as Martha
Gideon Glick as Ernst
Brian Johnson as Otto
Lauren Pritchard as Ilse
Phoebe Strole as Anna
Jonathan B. Wright as Hanschen
Remy Zaken as Thea
Music by Duncan Sheik
Book and lyrics by Steven Sater
Directed by Michael Mayer
Choreographed by Bill T. Jones
Costume Design by Susan Hilferty
Scenic Design by Christine Jones
Lighting Design by Kevin Adams
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