Archive of Past Productions

Spring Awakening
June 15 – July 22, 2012

The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre
Marjorie Arenstein Stage
at Virginia Rep Center

Part of the Signature Season
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by Chase Kniffen


Current and upcoming shows in the Signature Season



"Beautifully produced!
Smashing rock score
A dynamic and delightful night of entertainment"

Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Raises the roof!
Virginia Rep has pulled out all the stops for this production."

Style Weekly

"Electrifying
Every bit as goose-bump-inducing as you'd want"

Richmond.com

"A production you can catch me at again!"

GAYRVA.com

Winner of 8 TONY® Awards, Spring Awakening examines the unbridled energy that ignites the journey from youth to adulthood. Based on the 1892 Frank Wedikind play – banned in Germany for two decades after its publication – and featuring an explosive indie-rock and folk-infused score by Grammy® Award winner Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, this powerful musical journey follows a group of German teenagers as they endure the tumult of discovering their sexuality, including homosexuality, child abuse and suicide. Not for the faint at heart, this groundbreaking musical is one you don’t want to miss. Experience the power of Spring Awakening, part of Broadway at the November, this summer with Virginia Rep!

Contains strong language, sexual situations, and partial nudity. Suggested for ages 16+.

“Bold! Funny! And Inviting!” – New York Times

Show Sponsors

In addition to our season sponsors, Spring Awakening was funded by Altria and the E. Rhodes and Leona B.Carpenter Foundation.
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