THEATRE
Spring Awakening
Presented by
ZACH Theatre
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Zach Scott Kleberg Stage
September 20-November 13, 2011
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This electrifying, folk-infused rock musical was hailed by critics as “daring,” “remarkable” and “a Broadway landmark” and the winner of eight Tony Awards! Spring Awakening explores the intimate journey from adolescence to adulthood with unforgettable poignancy and passion.
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Zach Scott Kleberg Stage
ZACH’s Kleberg Stage
1421 W. Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78704
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Tickets:
$35-$55
Info Phone: 512-476-0541, ext. 1
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Dates:
September 20-November 13, 2011
Times:
Wed-Sat 8pm
Sun 2:30pm
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Fearless"
Review
posted by:
Allen
from 1,
Sep 28, 2011
A fearless production: electrically energetic, unapologetically rebellious, and buoyed by youthful passion. In this "spring awakening" a high school class in 1892 Germany are blooming into adulthood,...
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A fearless production: electrically energetic, unapologetically rebellious, and buoyed by youthful passion. In this "spring awakening" a high school class in 1892 Germany are blooming into adulthood, primarily as they discover their sexuality, but also as they wrestle with the reigning, iron-clad moralism of the time and its suffocating expectations. There's a moment before the musical's show-stopper, when young Melchior turns to the audience and notes, "You know there's a moment when you're totally f***d". (Incidentally, f***ing plays quite the theme throughout.) He encapsulates the crisis he and his peers are in, since the older generation is offering shame and silence when the kids are gasping for guidance, encouragement, or even acknowledgement. The aggressive rock score projects their young angst loud and clear while suggesting that not much has changed since then. Except maybe - according to the work's hopeful conclusion - just maybe it has.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Young Talent Glows!"
Review
posted by:
Annabel_Guevara
from 1,
Sep 27, 2011
The Zach Scott Theatre always strives to produce excellent work and this show is just another example of that. Spring Awakening, a musical that was awarded 8 Tonys, is a creative mixture of a late...
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The Zach Scott Theatre always strives to produce excellent work and this show is just another example of that. Spring Awakening, a musical that was awarded 8 Tonys, is a creative mixture of a late 19th Century play about adolescence with the sounds of modern rock. The juxtaposition sets the play in a different era while keeping its themes relevant and the music makes every single bit exciting to watch. Coming of age teenagers struggle with gender, sexuality, abuse and abandonment in this play and it’s unfortunate that they could not be kept safe by their overbearing parents at the end. I was taken by the director’s note about having teenagers in the cast that could’ve had shared similar struggles with the characters they played. This element gave the play authenticity and it was obvious in each of the young actor’s portrayals. The music from the show is beautifully composed and delicately takes the audience through all the levels of the play.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"If I could give six stars I would"
Review
posted by:
Stephen_Reynolds
from 1,
Sep 27, 2011
Zach Scott Theatre has a true emotional winner on its hands with the musical Spring Awakening. I knew nothing of the music or story before going to see the piece and that was perfectly fine. I was...
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Zach Scott Theatre has a true emotional winner on its hands with the musical Spring Awakening. I knew nothing of the music or story before going to see the piece and that was perfectly fine. I was surprised, touched and found that even though it was a simple set for the most part the cast made you feel it was filled from end to end with all one needed to be touched by this piece. The acting of Sara Burke, Johnny Newcomb and Jordan Barron was captivating. One could feel that with their singing and dancing alone the feeling of what it is like to be a teenager. Their acting hopefully reached even the hardest of hearts as you were just awestruck by emotion. The adult characters who played many characters Jason Phelps and Melissa Grogan brought out so many different characters-all worthy of much praise even if not likable. Aline Mayagoitia, Tiffany Mann, Josh Wechsler and Glenn Britton were just some of the teen age supporting cast that had their moments and made the most of them. SEE THIS!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Excellent Production of Spring Awakening (A-Teamer Review)"
Review
posted by:
Nefret85
from 1,
Sep 26, 2011
Zachary Scott Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening is excellent! All of the different elements of a show come together beautifully here. Highlights for me included the music and choreography. I...
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Zachary Scott Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening is excellent! All of the different elements of a show come together beautifully here. Highlights for me included the music and choreography. I had never seen or heard Spring Awakening and I was really impressed by the beautiful music and singing that was at times very sweet while at others pretty rocking. However, the lyrics often seemed abstract or metaphorical, which I can see people enjoying, but it was not for me. The choreography also really impressed me. I loved the very specific hand movements and how the movement added energy and excitement to the musical. Although I really enjoyed this show, I personally would not want to see again. Primarily because it is a little abstract and the plot is depressing. Also, I want to mention that although there is no nudity, much of the plot hinges around the growing sexuality and discovery as these characters become adults. Overall, I recommend seeing it once and I am glad that I did!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Spring Awakening Will Keep You Wide-Eyed"
Review
posted by:
Lizharte@yahoo.com
from 1,
Sep 26, 2011
WOW! What a show! There's no nodding off at Spring Awakening. It grabs you from the start and keeps you wide-eyed throughout. The story involves teenage angst - personal and societal - and tragedy. I...
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WOW! What a show! There's no nodding off at Spring Awakening. It grabs you from the start and keeps you wide-eyed throughout. The story involves teenage angst - personal and societal - and tragedy. I always love a good tragedy, and this is a great one. The actors were just right, and they could sing and dance too. Although everyone sang well, a special shout-out goes to Sara Burke whose voice is beautiful. Johnny Newcomb is fab as the lead, Melchior. Can't wait to see him in more productions. I hadn't read through the program before the show, so during the second act, one song in particular took me by surprise, and it was the best song in show. You'll know which one I'm referring to when you hear it. Priceless! It's no wonder that Spring Awakening cleaned up at the Tony's, and no surprise the performance I enjoyed received a standing ovation. Bravo to the cast, crew, musicians, et al. Wunderbar!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"I believe, I believe, I believe (A-Team Review)"
Review
posted by:
Spinoza
from 1,
Sep 26, 2011
Spring Awakening is a new breed of musical- one that uses modern rock instead of more traditional modes. Sometimes that does not work, but it works beautifully with Spring Awakening. But there are...
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Spring Awakening is a new breed of musical- one that uses modern rock instead of more traditional modes. Sometimes that does not work, but it works beautifully with Spring Awakening. But there are many other things besides the soundtrack to admire in this musical, and Zach Scott's production of it. For one thing, it tackles issues involving adolescence- frustration at the world being different from what your parents had told you; a desire to break into something different; and most of all, discovery of sexual feelings. All of these are what the "awakening" in the title is about. Based on a controversial 19th-century German plan, Spring Awakening takes place in the same time period in Germany. From the beginning, however, it's clear that the setting is inconsequential, for the issues these young people face are those of each new generation. . The young cast sings their hearts out, and does a wonderful job at conveying the whole gamut of emotional experiences. This is a must-see.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"See it once... and more if you like it!! (aTeam)"
Review
posted by:
Insigzilla
from 1,
Sep 25, 2011
Pros: Rockin' music and great choreography. Cons: Strange lyrics and a depressing plot. Unexpected: I don't know whether to recommend this play or not. Don't get me wrong, it's a fabulous play, but...
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Pros: Rockin' music and great choreography. Cons: Strange lyrics and a depressing plot. Unexpected: I don't know whether to recommend this play or not. Don't get me wrong, it's a fabulous play, but without knowing what type of person YOU are, I don't know if I can recommend this play. WARNING: THIS PLAY IS NOT FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! In fact, if you take a little one and y'all haven't had 'that talk' yet, you will most certainly have to after this show! Wonderful acting, great music, and exciting choreography make this show worth seeing at least once for even the most conservative going theater patron. However, lyrics that are overly metaphorical at times, a depressing plot, and a strong sexual theme makes this play difficult to suggest to others. I definitely think everyone should see it once... but whether you will want to see it a second time will completely depend on what you are looking for or specifically NOT looking for from your theater going experience. I certainly liked it.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Spring will ROCK you"
Review
posted by:
phoniessuck@live.com
Sep 25, 2011
There are many elements that make a musical great, and they're all here: Supurb direction, casting, set/tech, and (this being Austin) the musicians are stellar. The score is unique and must be...
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There are many elements that make a musical great, and they're all here: Supurb direction, casting, set/tech, and (this being Austin) the musicians are stellar. The score is unique and must be experienced to be fully appreciated. There is nothing easy here. Complex is an understatement. This score requires hard, hard work and a fine ear to master. The chords are dissonant;extremely difficult for any singer to master, no matter how gifted or experienced. This young cast savors every note and harmony and we hear every word. Clearly. Precisely. This production is TIGHT. It reminded me of a visual art piece that employs polar opposite elements of texture: Stark, cold, hard realities, mixed with gentle, warm, compassionate humanity. It's a multi-layered, multi-faceted work that makes one jump up and cheer. This is why we NEED live theatre. You cannot get this anywhere else, it cannot be delivered any other way. Only the bravest of artists would attempt this work. It is absolutely STUNNING!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Fearless"
Review
posted by:
Allen
from 1,
Sep 28, 2011
A fearless production: electrically energetic, unapologetically rebellious, and buoyed by youthful passion. In this "spring awakening" a high school class in 1892 Germany are blooming into adulthood,...
Expand
A fearless production: electrically energetic, unapologetically rebellious, and buoyed by youthful passion. In this "spring awakening" a high school class in 1892 Germany are blooming into adulthood, primarily as they discover their sexuality, but also as they wrestle with the reigning, iron-clad moralism of the time and its suffocating expectations. There's a moment before the musical's show-stopper, when young Melchior turns to the audience and notes, "You know there's a moment when you're totally f***d". (Incidentally, f***ing plays quite the theme throughout.) He encapsulates the crisis he and his peers are in, since the older generation is offering shame and silence when the kids are gasping for guidance, encouragement, or even acknowledgement. The aggressive rock score projects their young angst loud and clear while suggesting that not much has changed since then. Except maybe - according to the work's hopeful conclusion - just maybe it has.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Young Talent Glows!"
Review
posted by:
Annabel_Guevara
from 1,
Sep 27, 2011
The Zach Scott Theatre always strives to produce excellent work and this show is just another example of that. Spring Awakening, a musical that was awarded 8 Tonys, is a creative mixture of a late...
Expand
The Zach Scott Theatre always strives to produce excellent work and this show is just another example of that. Spring Awakening, a musical that was awarded 8 Tonys, is a creative mixture of a late 19th Century play about adolescence with the sounds of modern rock. The juxtaposition sets the play in a different era while keeping its themes relevant and the music makes every single bit exciting to watch. Coming of age teenagers struggle with gender, sexuality, abuse and abandonment in this play and it’s unfortunate that they could not be kept safe by their overbearing parents at the end. I was taken by the director’s note about having teenagers in the cast that could’ve had shared similar struggles with the characters they played. This element gave the play authenticity and it was obvious in each of the young actor’s portrayals. The music from the show is beautifully composed and delicately takes the audience through all the levels of the play.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"If I could give six stars I would"
Review
posted by:
Stephen_Reynolds
from 1,
Sep 27, 2011
Zach Scott Theatre has a true emotional winner on its hands with the musical Spring Awakening. I knew nothing of the music or story before going to see the piece and that was perfectly fine. I was...
Expand
Zach Scott Theatre has a true emotional winner on its hands with the musical Spring Awakening. I knew nothing of the music or story before going to see the piece and that was perfectly fine. I was surprised, touched and found that even though it was a simple set for the most part the cast made you feel it was filled from end to end with all one needed to be touched by this piece. The acting of Sara Burke, Johnny Newcomb and Jordan Barron was captivating. One could feel that with their singing and dancing alone the feeling of what it is like to be a teenager. Their acting hopefully reached even the hardest of hearts as you were just awestruck by emotion. The adult characters who played many characters Jason Phelps and Melissa Grogan brought out so many different characters-all worthy of much praise even if not likable. Aline Mayagoitia, Tiffany Mann, Josh Wechsler and Glenn Britton were just some of the teen age supporting cast that had their moments and made the most of them. SEE THIS!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Excellent Production of Spring Awakening (A-Teamer Review)"
Review
posted by:
Nefret85
from 1,
Sep 26, 2011
Zachary Scott Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening is excellent! All of the different elements of a show come together beautifully here. Highlights for me included the music and choreography. I...
Expand
Zachary Scott Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening is excellent! All of the different elements of a show come together beautifully here. Highlights for me included the music and choreography. I had never seen or heard Spring Awakening and I was really impressed by the beautiful music and singing that was at times very sweet while at others pretty rocking. However, the lyrics often seemed abstract or metaphorical, which I can see people enjoying, but it was not for me. The choreography also really impressed me. I loved the very specific hand movements and how the movement added energy and excitement to the musical. Although I really enjoyed this show, I personally would not want to see again. Primarily because it is a little abstract and the plot is depressing. Also, I want to mention that although there is no nudity, much of the plot hinges around the growing sexuality and discovery as these characters become adults. Overall, I recommend seeing it once and I am glad that I did!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Spring Awakening Will Keep You Wide-Eyed"
Review
posted by:
Lizharte@yahoo.com
from 1,
Sep 26, 2011
WOW! What a show! There's no nodding off at Spring Awakening. It grabs you from the start and keeps you wide-eyed throughout. The story involves teenage angst - personal and societal - and tragedy. I...
Expand
WOW! What a show! There's no nodding off at Spring Awakening. It grabs you from the start and keeps you wide-eyed throughout. The story involves teenage angst - personal and societal - and tragedy. I always love a good tragedy, and this is a great one. The actors were just right, and they could sing and dance too. Although everyone sang well, a special shout-out goes to Sara Burke whose voice is beautiful. Johnny Newcomb is fab as the lead, Melchior. Can't wait to see him in more productions. I hadn't read through the program before the show, so during the second act, one song in particular took me by surprise, and it was the best song in show. You'll know which one I'm referring to when you hear it. Priceless! It's no wonder that Spring Awakening cleaned up at the Tony's, and no surprise the performance I enjoyed received a standing ovation. Bravo to the cast, crew, musicians, et al. Wunderbar!
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"I believe, I believe, I believe (A-Team Review)"
Review
posted by:
Spinoza
from 1,
Sep 26, 2011
Spring Awakening is a new breed of musical- one that uses modern rock instead of more traditional modes. Sometimes that does not work, but it works beautifully with Spring Awakening. But there are...
Expand
Spring Awakening is a new breed of musical- one that uses modern rock instead of more traditional modes. Sometimes that does not work, but it works beautifully with Spring Awakening. But there are many other things besides the soundtrack to admire in this musical, and Zach Scott's production of it. For one thing, it tackles issues involving adolescence- frustration at the world being different from what your parents had told you; a desire to break into something different; and most of all, discovery of sexual feelings. All of these are what the "awakening" in the title is about. Based on a controversial 19th-century German plan, Spring Awakening takes place in the same time period in Germany. From the beginning, however, it's clear that the setting is inconsequential, for the issues these young people face are those of each new generation. . The young cast sings their hearts out, and does a wonderful job at conveying the whole gamut of emotional experiences. This is a must-see.
Collapse
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"See it once... and more if you like it!! (aTeam)"
Review
posted by:
Insigzilla
from 1,
Sep 25, 2011
Pros: Rockin' music and great choreography. Cons: Strange lyrics and a depressing plot. Unexpected: I don't know whether to recommend this play or not. Don't get me wrong, it's a fabulous play, but...
Expand
Pros: Rockin' music and great choreography. Cons: Strange lyrics and a depressing plot. Unexpected: I don't know whether to recommend this play or not. Don't get me wrong, it's a fabulous play, but without knowing what type of person YOU are, I don't know if I can recommend this play. WARNING: THIS PLAY IS NOT FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! In fact, if you take a little one and y'all haven't had 'that talk' yet, you will most certainly have to after this show! Wonderful acting, great music, and exciting choreography make this show worth seeing at least once for even the most conservative going theater patron. However, lyrics that are overly metaphorical at times, a depressing plot, and a strong sexual theme makes this play difficult to suggest to others. I definitely think everyone should see it once... but whether you will want to see it a second time will completely depend on what you are looking for or specifically NOT looking for from your theater going experience. I certainly liked it.
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Event Name: Spring Awakening
"Spring will ROCK you"
Review
posted by:
phoniessuck@live.com
Sep 25, 2011
There are many elements that make a musical great, and they're all here: Supurb direction, casting, set/tech, and (this being Austin) the musicians are stellar. The score is unique and must be...
Expand
There are many elements that make a musical great, and they're all here: Supurb direction, casting, set/tech, and (this being Austin) the musicians are stellar. The score is unique and must be experienced to be fully appreciated. There is nothing easy here. Complex is an understatement. This score requires hard, hard work and a fine ear to master. The chords are dissonant;extremely difficult for any singer to master, no matter how gifted or experienced. This young cast savors every note and harmony and we hear every word. Clearly. Precisely. This production is TIGHT. It reminded me of a visual art piece that employs polar opposite elements of texture: Stark, cold, hard realities, mixed with gentle, warm, compassionate humanity. It's a multi-layered, multi-faceted work that makes one jump up and cheer. This is why we NEED live theatre. You cannot get this anywhere else, it cannot be delivered any other way. Only the bravest of artists would attempt this work. It is absolutely STUNNING!
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