"Spring Awakening:" Teenage Angst, Drama (and Hormones) in Full Bloom

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February 18, 2013

The Tony-Award winning musical "Spring Awakening" launched the careers of Glee stars Leah Michelle and Jonathan Groff-and it also captured the attention of fans and critics for its' controversial themes.  

Issues of suicide, child abuse, rape, abortion and teenage sexuality are all presented in the play. Heavy subject matter, but juxtaposed with a rock-and-roll score by Duncan Sheik.

Although the play seems contemporary, it is set in 19th century Germany. The Olney Theatre Center's production even features a bean-bag chair, and a character talks on a cell phone. 

The show ran on Broadway for more than 3 years, and now makes its way to the Olney Theatre Center for a run ending on March 3.

In Monday's theater review, Maryland Morning's J. Wynn Rousuck and Tom Hall discuss The Olney Theatre Center's production of "Spring Awakening." 

"Spring Awakening"

book and lyrics by Steven Sater

directed by Steve Cosson

cast includes

Wendla.........Alyse Alan Louis

Ilse..............Maggie Donnelly

Martha..........Marylee Adams 

Anna......Dayna Marie Quincy