Spring Awakening

By Book and lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik

Directed by Erica Berman

An electrifying exploration of the journey from adolescence to adulthood is passionately told through pulsing rock music. In 1891 Germany a group of young people navigate the passage of self-discovery and the perils of coming of age in a daring and thrilling modern musical. Adapting a classic and controversial early modern work by Frank Wedekind, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik crafted a groundbreaking musical illuminating the ever-present conflict between generations and the tragic consequences that can follow from repressing the truth of who we are.

Content Advisory: This play contains verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, mental illness, abortion, death, and depictions of suicide and sexual content.

Produced by University Theatre (UW-Madison) at U.W. Mitchell Theatre, 821 University Ave, Madison

Performances: April 17-27, 2025

Performance Times:
Thursdays - Sundays

Ticket Prices: $10-28

Call 608-265-2787 for reservations or more information.