"BROADWAY MAY NEVER BE THE SAME! THIS BRAVE NEW MUSICAL, HAUNTING AND ELECTRIFYING BY TURNS, RESTORES THE MYSTERY AND THE THRILL TO THAT SHATTERING TRANSFORMATION THAT STIRS IN ALL OF OUR SOULS." Charles Isherwood,The New York Times
"A MIRACLE THAT MUST BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED, THE BEST NEW MUSICAL IN A GENERATION!" John Heilpern, The New York Observer
"A VITAL LEAP FORWARD FOR THE AMERICAN MUSICAL!" Adam Feldman, Time Out
Based on Frank Wedekind’s masterpiece “The Awakening of Spring,” SPRING AWAKENING is the contemporary musical adaptation of one of literature’s most controversial plays. SPRING AWAKENING boldly depicts a dozen young people and how they make their way through the thrilling, complicated, confusing and mysterious time of their sexual awakening. Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s score feature songs that illuminate the urgency of adolescent self-discovery, the burning intensity of teen friendships and the innate suspicion of the 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.
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.
Audience: May be inappropriate for 13 and under. (Spring Awakening is recommended for mature audiences - for strong language, brief nudity, and adult themes.) Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in theatre.
Location
Located in the Theatre District on the south side of 49th Street, west of Broadway.
Closest subway: 1 to 50th Street. Walk south to 49th Street, east to Broadway.