"Haunting and electrifying… This brave new musical has a shivery sensual allure unmatched by anything in the theatre right now." - The New York Times
" Here it is at last, the answer to one’s prayers - a new musical bursting with ambition and achievement... It’s a blast to see this show whatever age you happen to be." - The Daily Telegraph (UK)
SPRING AWAKENING A New Musical
Book and lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the Frank Wedekind’s original shattering play of 1891, this exuberant new musical tells the tale of a group of teenagers embarking on the terrifying and thrilling transition from youth to adulthood.
With an exceptional score ranging from power ballads to grunge anthems that capture the spinetingling highs and lows of youthful desire, Spring Awakening has all the energy of a rock concert and all the power of a great drama. A new generation of performers, cast from open auditions, will take to the stage to realise this Tony Award-winning musical. It may be 1891 but when these exceptional singers burst into song they express electric inner worlds that will be instantly recognisable to anyone who is – or ever was – a teenager.
Footage of the Broadway Cast of Spring Awakening performing at the 2007 Tony® Awards.