Spring Awakening: a must see musical phenomenon
Spring Awakening started as a
script written in Germany in 1891
by Frank Wedekind. The show follows
a group of angst ridden
German teens living in the late
19th century and going through a
sexual “awakening,” the transition
from childhood to adulthood and
the ways in which that complicates
and enriches their lives.
It was banned from the stage by German authorities for almost 100 years for being considered to risky and it wasn't until 1974 that it was performed in its uncensored English translation for the first time. From 1999 to 2008 it went from being a barely noticed idea at a workshop at La Jolla Playhouse, to an eight time Tony Award winner including the award for best musical in 2007.
The show is set to incredible rock music by Duncan Sheik (music) and Steven Sater (book and lyrics), and is candid about real themes that potentially anyone can relate to, love, sex, angst, curiosity, morality, repression, abuse, violence and suicide It's started a revolution and now on April 20, Spring Awakening will be coming to the Fisher Theater in Detroit for a 20 day run. If you enjoy musical theatre, rock music, and/or have ever been a teenager, this is a show that you have to see! The songs are phenomenal and the show is funny, exciting and moving, you won't be disappointed.
For more information you can go to the Fisher Theater website or contact Ticketmaster at 1-800-982- 2787. You can also help promote the show and earn some great prizes by becoming a part of the street team “The Guilty Ones,” if interested contact Hannah at DetroitGuiltyOnes@smz.com OR 248-269-4360 and give my name. Also check out the Fisher Theater website, broadwayindetroit.com, and the Detroit Guilty Ones Facebook fan page.
It was banned from the stage by German authorities for almost 100 years for being considered to risky and it wasn't until 1974 that it was performed in its uncensored English translation for the first time. From 1999 to 2008 it went from being a barely noticed idea at a workshop at La Jolla Playhouse, to an eight time Tony Award winner including the award for best musical in 2007.
The show is set to incredible rock music by Duncan Sheik (music) and Steven Sater (book and lyrics), and is candid about real themes that potentially anyone can relate to, love, sex, angst, curiosity, morality, repression, abuse, violence and suicide It's started a revolution and now on April 20, Spring Awakening will be coming to the Fisher Theater in Detroit for a 20 day run. If you enjoy musical theatre, rock music, and/or have ever been a teenager, this is a show that you have to see! The songs are phenomenal and the show is funny, exciting and moving, you won't be disappointed.
For more information you can go to the Fisher Theater website or contact Ticketmaster at 1-800-982- 2787. You can also help promote the show and earn some great prizes by becoming a part of the street team “The Guilty Ones,” if interested contact Hannah at DetroitGuiltyOnes@smz.com OR 248-269-4360 and give my name. Also check out the Fisher Theater website, broadwayindetroit.com, and the Detroit Guilty Ones Facebook fan page.