Spring Awakening
Book by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik
adapted from Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Josh Short, with music by Matt Requintina and choreography by Ali Kenner-Brodsky
The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" (Entertainment Weekly) - Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that since its premiere has been exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Based on the 1892 Frank Wedekind play Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy—banned in Germany for two decades after its publication--Spring Awakening challenges and thrills with a “shivery, sensual allure unmatched by anything in the theater right now” (the New York Times).
REVIEWS:
"Tapping some of the best young talent in the area — with cast members as young as high school students — the company has taken the Tony Award-winning musical based on Frank Wedekind’s 19th-century drama to a whole new level of impact...Spring Awakening is a wonderful, real-life story that can break one’s heart and make it soar simultaneously. With an incredibly talented cast, this production is a absolute must-see." - The Providence Journal
"This work, originally, was a rough-edged view of what the author thought could be a terribly difficult time in anyone's life. Nowadays, Spring Awakening is – for heaven's sake – a Tony Award winning musical. At the Wilbury, it is also a vibrant, often brilliant version of this controversial drama...Spring Awakening is a piece of art, without doubt, And the Wilbury, young and strong, has done it well. It is a work that has its say and is worth seeing – if you can handle it." -Rhode Island Public Radio
"A nice change from the squeaky clean musicals of the mid-twentieth century, this one will make you bring out the tissues. Intense and entertaining, this is a Spring not to forget." -Edge Providence
"Stunning....for a contemporary musical that will resonate with audiences of all ages, be sure to catch Spring Awakening at Wilbury Theatre Group. It is one of the must see shows of this spring season." -Theater Mirror
"If you want to experience the incredible talent coming out of our colleges and universities, get over to Wilbury Theatre, where director Josh Short has assembled a cast of 11 young actors/singers in a magnificent production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Spring Awakening." -Cranston Herald/Warwick Beacon
"Spring Awakening is an amazing piece of theater, and this production does it every bit of justice...This production is beautiful, poignant, heart-wrenching and intense; one that will not be easily forgotten by audiences." -Motif Magazine
REVIEWS:
"Tapping some of the best young talent in the area — with cast members as young as high school students — the company has taken the Tony Award-winning musical based on Frank Wedekind’s 19th-century drama to a whole new level of impact...Spring Awakening is a wonderful, real-life story that can break one’s heart and make it soar simultaneously. With an incredibly talented cast, this production is a absolute must-see." - The Providence Journal
"This work, originally, was a rough-edged view of what the author thought could be a terribly difficult time in anyone's life. Nowadays, Spring Awakening is – for heaven's sake – a Tony Award winning musical. At the Wilbury, it is also a vibrant, often brilliant version of this controversial drama...Spring Awakening is a piece of art, without doubt, And the Wilbury, young and strong, has done it well. It is a work that has its say and is worth seeing – if you can handle it." -Rhode Island Public Radio
"A nice change from the squeaky clean musicals of the mid-twentieth century, this one will make you bring out the tissues. Intense and entertaining, this is a Spring not to forget." -Edge Providence
"Stunning....for a contemporary musical that will resonate with audiences of all ages, be sure to catch Spring Awakening at Wilbury Theatre Group. It is one of the must see shows of this spring season." -Theater Mirror
"If you want to experience the incredible talent coming out of our colleges and universities, get over to Wilbury Theatre, where director Josh Short has assembled a cast of 11 young actors/singers in a magnificent production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Spring Awakening." -Cranston Herald/Warwick Beacon
"Spring Awakening is an amazing piece of theater, and this production does it every bit of justice...This production is beautiful, poignant, heart-wrenching and intense; one that will not be easily forgotten by audiences." -Motif Magazine
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Spring Awakening
Book by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan Sheik; adapted from Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy by Frank Wedekind Directed by Josh Short Music Direction by Matt Requintina Choreography by Ali Kenner-Brodsky Costume Design by Meg Donnelly Light Design by Andy Russ Scenic Design by Luke Sutherland Props Design by Becca Balton Assistant Direction by Kate Kataja Stage Management by Polly Feliciano Assistant Stage Management by Logan Serabian |
