Spring Awakening

Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan Sheik

Based on the play by Frank Wedekind

Directed by Adjunct Assistant Professor Lisa Berger, MFA

Music Direction & Choreography by Postdoctoral Faculty, Wilfred Paloma, MFA, MA

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that exhilarates audiences around the world.

In 1891 Germany, repressed adolescent students stumble into adulthood as clumsily as they do into each other’s arms. With parents unwilling to guide them, young Melchior and Wendla explore their desires for one another, while Melchior’s friend, Moritz, fumbles with his own coming-of-age story. Join this group of late nineteenth century German students on their passage as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening.

Please note, there will be no late seating.

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ACCESSIBILITY: The Studio Theatre is reasonably accessible — no stairs to enter the theatre — however, some of the seating is up several small steps. If you require assistance, or require seating on the ground, please contact us and we will try our best to accommodate.

CONTENT ADVISORY: Spring Awakening explores the rollercoaster of adolescence, touching on themes of sexual awakening, rebellion, and struggles of coming-of-age. Due to its mature content, we recommend audiences of 18+.

Content Warnings: Sexual content (both consensual and non-consensual), partial nudity, sensitive themes (domestic/physical violence, mental health struggles, mentions of suicide, abortion), strong explicit language, substance use.

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Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Details about parking on campus can be found here. Please use this map, provided by USD, to find the Studio Theatre.

Host or Publisher The University of San Diego Department of Theatre