Spring Awakening Opens Sept. 24

Hailed as daring and remarkable; Winner of 8 Tony Awards

WHO

ZACH – Austin’s Theatre and Texas’ longest running theatre presents:

WHAT

SPRING AWAKENING, Book and Lyrics by STEVEN SATER • Music by DUNCAN SHEIK • 
Based on the play by FRANK WEDEKIND
 • Directed by MICHAEL BARON • Music Direction by Allen Robertson • Choreography by Andrea Beckham • Set Design by Michael Raiford • Costume Design by Michael McDonald Lighting Design by Jason Amato

Winner of eight Tony Awards, this electrifying, folk-infused rock musical was hailed by critics as “daring,” “remarkable” and “a Broadway landmark.” Spring Awakening explores the intimate journey from adolescence to adulthood with unforgettable poignancy and passion. Starring an acclaimed cast of the finest actors and musicians in a dynamic new production on ZACH’s Kleberg Stage. 

“Spring Awakening is a musical about intimacy,” says Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley. “Creating this work in our intimate space will make the work feel fresh again, like when I first experienced it in a former church in downtown Manhattan with 150 audience members.  Stephen Sondheim was seated directly in front of me and he looked to be having the best time, which enhanced the new discovery feeling of this show when it first emerged.  

“I’m thrilled to have my colleague Michael Baron from the Tony the award-winning Signature Theatre and now at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma at the helm of this show because he has a deeply personal connection to the play this work is based on,” Steakley says. “And I’m so excited that Andrea Beckham from the UT dance faculty will be choreographing for us because this show requires a non-traditional modern approach, and I have so admired Andrea’s work as a dancer and choreographer with Sharir + Bustamante Danceworks.”

WHERE

ZACH’s Intimate Kleberg Stage, 1421 West Riverside Drive
(corner of Riverside Dr. and S. Lamar Blvd.)

WHEN

Previews: Sept. 20 - 23.  Champagne & Press Opening Night: Sat., Sept. 24

Performances continue Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 13

GLBT Wilde Party: Thursday, Oct. 6 with pre-show mixer 

TICKETS

Tickets range from $25-$60. $15 tickets are available to students starting one hour before curtain time. To order tickets call 512-476-0541 ext. 1 or visit www.zachtheatre.org.

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About ZACH Theatre

ZACH Theatre is Austin’s leading professional producing theatre. Founded in 1933, ZACH is the longest running theatre company in Texas, serving more than 170,000 adults and youth annually. ZACH creates its own nationally recognized dramatic, musical and comedic productions that elevate, motivate and stimulate the human spirit under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Now in its 78th season, ZACH continues to expand and engage with Austin, adding a third theatre to its Central Austin performance campus. The 420-seat, 26,000-square-foot Topfer Theatre will nearly double ZACH’s capacity while retaining its hallmark intimate theatre-going experience upon its completion in the fall of 2012 following a $22 million campaign. Visit www.zachtheatre.org for more information.