OT - Spring Awakening

Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at Ken
Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a
standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted
Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach. It was
no wonder why this show won 8 Tonys in 2007 (one of the producers is Tom
Hulce of Amadeus fame). For about the 2nd time we actually bought the CD
after the show (in the gift shop, with our member discount). Here's a link
to the info on the show:
http://tinyurl.com/kofhbq

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue & Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights - the weekends - a
bit tougher. They also sell some seats for on the stage - there are
restrictions - but they had about 20 people that weren't part of the cast
just sitting on chairs to either side - mixed in with cast members who sit
in those areas while others are in the center. And I believe KCtr also has
some $25 day of tix.

What's the big deal - the show was written in 1891 in Germany - and banned.
The topic is really adolescents coming into adulthood - and the language of
the show is addressing young girls wanting to get the full facts of life
from their mother (opening) to the young men's school, to their "dreams" and
bodies waking, the brutality of education, society, etc. It is so relevant,
and poignant, yet kind of uplifting. The set and lighting is incredibly
clever, the band is actually on the rear of the stage, and a couple of the
actors actually participate as musicians at times. The costumes - of the
day - but the boy's hairdo's - well - straight out of something else (though
I'm convinced that one of them is an homage to Munchkinland and the Wizard
of Oz). The music -from ballad to very, extremely contemporary. With
great, distinctive choreography - a bit rock 'n roll for lack of a better
term. Some of it is hilarious - when the "It's a Bitch" song come - the
audience broke up laughing. Similarly with "You're F***D" - of course being
sung by cast in 1890s German school child clothing. One really brave, and
riotous scene - the boy who looks like the young Aryan (clearly very
bleached to be super blonde) is on a chair, in his night shirt, reading
poetry to Desdemona - and, well - the other hand goes under the shirt. Then
his father pounds on the imaginary door - freeze action. This scene
continues - eventually the boy is singing, the cast has encircled him -
singing/dancing and there is the counterpoint of the parent pounding on the
door telling him to go to sleep. It was a great bit of counterpoint, and
the singing while acting this part - very mutli-tasked - so to speak. Not
an offensively done thing - but in keeping with the story.

So, it is a little rare, and a great surprise, when we see something this
striking. DH actually wanted to go out after - and we brought a playbill in
to talk about the cast more while eating. Ah, for the Canadians in our
midst - a lot of the cast are Canadian. The young man playing the lead is
from the most recent "DeGrassi High" tv show. The cast is young, with 2
adults who play all the "adult women or men" roles (1 each) - and both very
recognizable (all these NY actors do a lot of Law & Order - one had in their
bio - "Law & Order - Trifecta." The boys and girls - ranged from a recent
high school grad to a couple of recent college grads, with most in school
now - I guess they switch in fall, or take a term off.

Anyhow - thought I'd share a blurb.

Ellice

It sounds great, but I assure you it will never come to my town.



"ellice" wrote in message
...
Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at Ken
Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a
standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted
Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach. It
was
no wonder why this show won 8 Tonys in 2007 (one of the producers is Tom
Hulce of Amadeus fame). For about the 2nd time we actually bought the CD
after the show (in the gift shop, with our member discount). Here's a link
to the info on the show:
http://tinyurl.com/kofhbq

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those
of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the
songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue & Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights - the weekends - a
bit tougher. They also sell some seats for on the stage - there are
restrictions - but they had about 20 people that weren't part of the cast
just sitting on chairs to either side - mixed in with cast members who sit
in those areas while others are in the center. And I believe KCtr also has
some $25 day of tix.

What's the big deal - the show was written in 1891 in Germany - and
banned.
The topic is really adolescents coming into adulthood - and the language
of
the show is addressing young girls wanting to get the full facts of life
from their mother (opening) to the young men's school, to their "dreams"
and
bodies waking, the brutality of education, society, etc. It is so
relevant,
and poignant, yet kind of uplifting. The set and lighting is incredibly
clever, the band is actually on the rear of the stage, and a couple of the
actors actually participate as musicians at times. The costumes - of the
day - but the boy's hairdo's - well - straight out of something else
(though
I'm convinced that one of them is an homage to Munchkinland and the Wizard
of Oz). The music -from ballad to very, extremely contemporary. With
great, distinctive choreography - a bit rock 'n roll for lack of a better
term. Some of it is hilarious - when the "It's a Bitch" song come - the
audience broke up laughing. Similarly with "You're F***D" - of course
being
sung by cast in 1890s German school child clothing. One really brave, and
riotous scene - the boy who looks like the young Aryan (clearly very
bleached to be super blonde) is on a chair, in his night shirt, reading
poetry to Desdemona - and, well - the other hand goes under the shirt.
Then
his father pounds on the imaginary door - freeze action. This scene
continues - eventually the boy is singing, the cast has encircled him -
singing/dancing and there is the counterpoint of the parent pounding on
the
door telling him to go to sleep. It was a great bit of counterpoint, and
the singing while acting this part - very mutli-tasked - so to speak. Not
an offensively done thing - but in keeping with the story.

So, it is a little rare, and a great surprise, when we see something this
striking. DH actually wanted to go out after - and we brought a playbill
in
to talk about the cast more while eating. Ah, for the Canadians in our
midst - a lot of the cast are Canadian. The young man playing the lead is
from the most recent "DeGrassi High" tv show. The cast is young, with 2
adults who play all the "adult women or men" roles (1 each) - and both
very
recognizable (all these NY actors do a lot of Law & Order - one had in
their
bio - "Law & Order - Trifecta." The boys and girls - ranged from a recent
high school grad to a couple of recent college grads, with most in school
now - I guess they switch in fall, or take a term off.

Anyhow - thought I'd share a blurb.

Ellice

On 7/12/09 9:27 AM, "Lucille" wrote:

It sounds great, but I assure you it will never come to my town.


At least not for years. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if an eventual
national tour doesn't get to Mizner or West Palm, etc. Not tooooo far.

ellice


"ellice" wrote in message
...
Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at Ken
Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a
standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted
Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach. It
was
no wonder why this show won 8 Tonys in 2007 (one of the producers is Tom
Hulce of Amadeus fame). For about the 2nd time we actually bought the CD
after the show (in the gift shop, with our member discount). Here's a link
to the info on the show:
http://tinyurl.com/kofhbq

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those
of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the
songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue & Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights - the weekends - a
bit tougher. They also sell some seats for on the stage - there are
restrictions - but they had about 20 people that weren't part of the cast
just sitting on chairs to either side - mixed in with cast members who sit
in those areas while others are in the center. And I believe KCtr also has
some $25 day of tix.

What's the big deal - the show was written in 1891 in Germany - and
banned.
The topic is really adolescents coming into adulthood - and the language
of
the show is addressing young girls wanting to get the full facts of life
from their mother (opening) to the young men's school, to their "dreams"
and
bodies waking, the brutality of education, society, etc. It is so
relevant,
and poignant, yet kind of uplifting. The set and lighting is incredibly
clever, the band is actually on the rear of the stage, and a couple of the
actors actually participate as musicians at times. The costumes - of the
day - but the boy's hairdo's - well - straight out of something else
(though
I'm convinced that one of them is an homage to Munchkinland and the Wizard
of Oz). The music -from ballad to very, extremely contemporary. With
great, distinctive choreography - a bit rock 'n roll for lack of a better
term. Some of it is hilarious - when the "It's a Bitch" song come - the
audience broke up laughing. Similarly with "You're F***D" - of course
being
sung by cast in 1890s German school child clothing. One really brave, and
riotous scene - the boy who looks like the young Aryan (clearly very
bleached to be super blonde) is on a chair, in his night shirt, reading
poetry to Desdemona - and, well - the other hand goes under the shirt.
Then
his father pounds on the imaginary door - freeze action. This scene
continues - eventually the boy is singing, the cast has encircled him -
singing/dancing and there is the counterpoint of the parent pounding on
the
door telling him to go to sleep. It was a great bit of counterpoint, and
the singing while acting this part - very mutli-tasked - so to speak. Not
an offensively done thing - but in keeping with the story.

So, it is a little rare, and a great surprise, when we see something this
striking. DH actually wanted to go out after - and we brought a playbill
in
to talk about the cast more while eating. Ah, for the Canadians in our
midst - a lot of the cast are Canadian. The young man playing the lead is
from the most recent "DeGrassi High" tv show. The cast is young, with 2
adults who play all the "adult women or men" roles (1 each) - and both
very
recognizable (all these NY actors do a lot of Law & Order - one had in
their
bio - "Law & Order - Trifecta." The boys and girls - ranged from a recent
high school grad to a couple of recent college grads, with most in school
now - I guess they switch in fall, or take a term off.

Anyhow - thought I'd share a blurb.

Ellice

"ellice" wrote in message
...
On 7/12/09 9:27 AM, "Lucille" wrote:

It sounds great, but I assure you it will never come to my town.


At least not for years. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if an eventual
national tour doesn't get to Mizner or West Palm, etc. Not tooooo far.

ellice


Possibly Kravis in W.Palm. If I ever see it I 'll try to remember what
you said about it.



"ellice" wrote in message
...
Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at
Ken
Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a
standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted
Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach. It
was
no wonder why this show won 8 Tonys in 2007 (one of the producers is Tom
Hulce of Amadeus fame). For about the 2nd time we actually bought the CD
after the show (in the gift shop, with our member discount). Here's a
link
to the info on the show:
http://tinyurl.com/kofhbq

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those
of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the
songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue &
Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights - the weekends -
a
bit tougher. They also sell some seats for on the stage - there are
restrictions - but they had about 20 people that weren't part of the
cast
just sitting on chairs to either side - mixed in with cast members who
sit
in those areas while others are in the center. And I believe KCtr also
has
some $25 day of tix.

What's the big deal - the show was written in 1891 in Germany - and
banned.
The topic is really adolescents coming into adulthood - and the language
of
the show is addressing young girls wanting to get the full facts of life
from their mother (opening) to the young men's school, to their "dreams"
and
bodies waking, the brutality of education, society, etc. It is so
relevant,
and poignant, yet kind of uplifting. The set and lighting is incredibly
clever, the band is actually on the rear of the stage, and a couple of
the
actors actually participate as musicians at times. The costumes - of
the
day - but the boy's hairdo's - well - straight out of something else
(though
I'm convinced that one of them is an homage to Munchkinland and the
Wizard
of Oz). The music -from ballad to very, extremely contemporary. With
great, distinctive choreography - a bit rock 'n roll for lack of a
better
term. Some of it is hilarious - when the "It's a Bitch" song come - the
audience broke up laughing. Similarly with "You're F***D" - of course
being
sung by cast in 1890s German school child clothing. One really brave,
and
riotous scene - the boy who looks like the young Aryan (clearly very
bleached to be super blonde) is on a chair, in his night shirt, reading
poetry to Desdemona - and, well - the other hand goes under the shirt.
Then
his father pounds on the imaginary door - freeze action. This scene
continues - eventually the boy is singing, the cast has encircled him -
singing/dancing and there is the counterpoint of the parent pounding on
the
door telling him to go to sleep. It was a great bit of counterpoint,
and
the singing while acting this part - very mutli-tasked - so to speak.
Not
an offensively done thing - but in keeping with the story.

So, it is a little rare, and a great surprise, when we see something
this
striking. DH actually wanted to go out after - and we brought a
playbill
in
to talk about the cast more while eating. Ah, for the Canadians in our
midst - a lot of the cast are Canadian. The young man playing the lead
is
from the most recent "DeGrassi High" tv show. The cast is young, with 2
adults who play all the "adult women or men" roles (1 each) - and both
very
recognizable (all these NY actors do a lot of Law & Order - one had in
their
bio - "Law & Order - Trifecta." The boys and girls - ranged from a
recent
high school grad to a couple of recent college grads, with most in
school
now - I guess they switch in fall, or take a term off.

Anyhow - thought I'd share a blurb.

Ellice

Lucille wrote:
It sounds great, but I assure you it will never come to my town.



"ellice" wrote in message
...
Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at Ken
Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a
standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted
Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach.
It was
no wonder why this show won 8 Tonys in 2007 (one of the producers is Tom
Hulce of Amadeus fame). For about the 2nd time we actually bought the CD
after the show (in the gift shop, with our member discount). Here's a
link
to the info on the show:
http://tinyurl.com/kofhbq

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for
those of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the
songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue &
Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights - the weekends
- a
bit tougher. They also sell some seats for on the stage - there are
restrictions - but they had about 20 people that weren't part of the cast
just sitting on chairs to either side - mixed in with cast members who
sit
in those areas while others are in the center. And I believe KCtr also
has
some $25 day of tix.

What's the big deal - the show was written in 1891 in Germany - and
banned.
The topic is really adolescents coming into adulthood - and the
language of
the show is addressing young girls wanting to get the full facts of life
from their mother (opening) to the young men's school, to their
"dreams" and
bodies waking, the brutality of education, society, etc. It is so
relevant,
and poignant, yet kind of uplifting. The set and lighting is incredibly
clever, the band is actually on the rear of the stage, and a couple of
the
actors actually participate as musicians at times. The costumes - of the
day - but the boy's hairdo's - well - straight out of something else
(though
I'm convinced that one of them is an homage to Munchkinland and the
Wizard
of Oz). The music -from ballad to very, extremely contemporary. With
great, distinctive choreography - a bit rock 'n roll for lack of a better
term. Some of it is hilarious - when the "It's a Bitch" song come - the
audience broke up laughing. Similarly with "You're F***D" - of course
being
sung by cast in 1890s German school child clothing. One really brave,
and
riotous scene - the boy who looks like the young Aryan (clearly very
bleached to be super blonde) is on a chair, in his night shirt, reading
poetry to Desdemona - and, well - the other hand goes under the shirt.
Then
his father pounds on the imaginary door - freeze action. This scene
continues - eventually the boy is singing, the cast has encircled him -
singing/dancing and there is the counterpoint of the parent pounding
on the
door telling him to go to sleep. It was a great bit of counterpoint, and
the singing while acting this part - very mutli-tasked - so to speak.
Not
an offensively done thing - but in keeping with the story.

So, it is a little rare, and a great surprise, when we see something this
striking. DH actually wanted to go out after - and we brought a
playbill in
to talk about the cast more while eating. Ah, for the Canadians in our
midst - a lot of the cast are Canadian. The young man playing the
lead is
from the most recent "DeGrassi High" tv show. The cast is young, with 2
adults who play all the "adult women or men" roles (1 each) - and both
very
recognizable (all these NY actors do a lot of Law & Order - one had in
their
bio - "Law & Order - Trifecta." The boys and girls - ranged from a
recent
high school grad to a couple of recent college grads, with most in school
now - I guess they switch in fall, or take a term off.

Anyhow - thought I'd share a blurb.

Ellice



Don't be so sure. It's doing the "Broadway Across America" tour, so who
knows where it'll go?

Thanks for the recommendation, Ellice. This either was just in B'more or
is coming soon...I entered a contest for tickets from the local
newspaper. Now I'll go check out timing/ticket prices.

Sue

--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com

"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
...
Lucille wrote:
It sounds great, but I assure you it will never come to my town.



"ellice" wrote in message
...
Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at
Ken
Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a
standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted
Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach. It
was
no wonder why this show won 8 Tonys in 2007 (one of the producers is Tom
Hulce of Amadeus fame). For about the 2nd time we actually bought the CD
after the show (in the gift shop, with our member discount). Here's a
link
to the info on the show:
http://tinyurl.com/kofhbq

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those
of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the
songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue &
Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights - the weekends -
a
bit tougher. They also sell some seats for on the stage - there are
restrictions - but they had about 20 people that weren't part of the
cast
just sitting on chairs to either side - mixed in with cast members who
sit
in those areas while others are in the center. And I believe KCtr also
has
some $25 day of tix.

What's the big deal - the show was written in 1891 in Germany - and
banned.
The topic is really adolescents coming into adulthood - and the language
of
the show is addressing young girls wanting to get the full facts of life
from their mother (opening) to the young men's school, to their "dreams"
and
bodies waking, the brutality of education, society, etc. It is so
relevant,
and poignant, yet kind of uplifting. The set and lighting is incredibly
clever, the band is actually on the rear of the stage, and a couple of
the
actors actually participate as musicians at times. The costumes - of
the
day - but the boy's hairdo's - well - straight out of something else
(though
I'm convinced that one of them is an homage to Munchkinland and the
Wizard
of Oz). The music -from ballad to very, extremely contemporary. With
great, distinctive choreography - a bit rock 'n roll for lack of a
better
term. Some of it is hilarious - when the "It's a Bitch" song come - the
audience broke up laughing. Similarly with "You're F***D" - of course
being
sung by cast in 1890s German school child clothing. One really brave,
and
riotous scene - the boy who looks like the young Aryan (clearly very
bleached to be super blonde) is on a chair, in his night shirt, reading
poetry to Desdemona - and, well - the other hand goes under the shirt.
Then
his father pounds on the imaginary door - freeze action. This scene
continues - eventually the boy is singing, the cast has encircled him -
singing/dancing and there is the counterpoint of the parent pounding on
the
door telling him to go to sleep. It was a great bit of counterpoint,
and
the singing while acting this part - very mutli-tasked - so to speak.
Not
an offensively done thing - but in keeping with the story.

So, it is a little rare, and a great surprise, when we see something
this
striking. DH actually wanted to go out after - and we brought a
playbill in
to talk about the cast more while eating. Ah, for the Canadians in our
midst - a lot of the cast are Canadian. The young man playing the lead
is
from the most recent "DeGrassi High" tv show. The cast is young, with 2
adults who play all the "adult women or men" roles (1 each) - and both
very
recognizable (all these NY actors do a lot of Law & Order - one had in
their
bio - "Law & Order - Trifecta." The boys and girls - ranged from a
recent
high school grad to a couple of recent college grads, with most in
school
now - I guess they switch in fall, or take a term off.

Anyhow - thought I'd share a blurb.

Ellice



Don't be so sure. It's doing the "Broadway Across America" tour, so who
knows where it'll go?

Thanks for the recommendation, Ellice. This either was just in B'more or
is coming soon...I entered a contest for tickets from the local newspaper.
Now I'll go check out timing/ticket prices.

Sue

--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com

I assure you, it will never come to Port St. Lousy.

We never even get any foreign films. They consider them too racy and
intellectual. lol

ellice wrote:

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue & Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights

I'd love to go, but I am so booked over my head for the
next couple of weeks that there's no way :-( Will have to hope
for another opportunity. I had heard from several that it was
very well done. I stared at the posters a lot while doing my
two week run to the KenCen every day and wait for a few hours ;-)

Best wishes,
Ericka

On 7/12/09 10:00 PM, "Ericka Kammerer" wrote:

ellice wrote:

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue & Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights

I'd love to go, but I am so booked over my head for the
next couple of weeks that there's no way :-( Will have to hope
for another opportunity. I had heard from several that it was
very well done. I stared at the posters a lot while doing my
two week run to the KenCen every day and wait for a few hours ;-)

Best wishes,
Ericka

Excuses, excuses - work getting in the way of life! I hope you can work it
out - I'm sure that you and DH would love it.

Ellice

ellice wrote:
On 7/12/09 10:00 PM, "Ericka Kammerer" wrote:

ellice wrote:

Why am I sharing? Well, it so struck us - and I wanted to say for those of
you with at least slightly open minds (as in language in some of the songs)
- if a touring company comes to your area, go! Donna, Ericka, Sue & Sue -
seriously - I think you can get good tix for weeknights
I'd love to go, but I am so booked over my head for the
next couple of weeks that there's no way :-( Will have to hope
for another opportunity. I had heard from several that it was
very well done. I stared at the posters a lot while doing my
two week run to the KenCen every day and wait for a few hours ;-)

Excuses, excuses - work getting in the way of life! I hope you can work it
out - I'm sure that you and DH would love it.

I'm directing VBS this week, and have the big annual
audit coming up at work in less than two weeks (with still a
lot more preparation to do) and owe several documents to clients!
I'm not sure when I'm going to sleep the next three weeks, much
less go see a show ;-) Stitching? What's that?!

In August, however, I am going to take a break!

Best wishes,
Ericka

Ericka Kammerer wrote:
I'm directing VBS this week, and have the big annual
audit coming up at work in less than two weeks (with still a
lot more preparation to do) and owe several documents to clients!
I'm not sure when I'm going to sleep the next three weeks, much
less go see a show ;-) Stitching? What's that?!

In August, however, I am going to take a break!

Best wishes,
Ericka

A well-deserved break next month! Sounds like you've got a marathon
going right now. Don't even try to make the show -- you'd probably fall
asleep and waste the price of admission!

Sue




--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com