Theater Latté Da presents
in partnership with the University of Minnesota
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance

Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Peter Rothstein
Music Direction by Denise Prosek
Choreographed by Carl Flink

Spring Awakening is a dynamic rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s expressionist play about a group of teenagers coming of age in an uncomprehending world. Banned when the play first premiered in 1891, the contemporary musical is still provocative in its uncompromising gaze at the trials, tears, and exhilaration of the teen years. Winner of eight Tony Awards and hailed as Best Musical of the Year by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer and USA Today, Spring Awakening is a celebration of the rebellious imperatives of youth.

Contains nudity, strong language and adult situations

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Spring Awakening Play Guide

Click here for the Spring Awakening Play Guide. Learn how Spring Awakening became a musical from the 1891 play, explore the summary and cast of the musical, dive into the design elements used in our production, and more.

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This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. Theater Latte Da is also supported by the Arts Learning Xchange, a program funded by the Wallace Foundation and managed by Arts Midwest in collaboration with Minnesota Community Foundation.

Theater Latté Da presents
in partnership with the University of Minnesota
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance

April 12 – May 6, 2012

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University of Minnesota
Rarig Center, Stoll Thurst Theatre
330 21st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
U of M Tickets and Events: 612.624.2345
Tickets.umn.edu

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Evening Performances: Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee Performances: Sundays at 2 p.m.

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We are holding prime seats for each performance for our season subscribers. Contact Abby at abby@latteda.org or 612-339-3003 to learn more about Theater Latté Da’s 2011-2012 season subscription packages.

Single tickets are now on sale.

Directions

Spring Awakening will be performed at the Rarig Center, located at 330 21st Avenue S, on the Minneapolis West Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota. There is road work on Riverside Avenue, so please follow directions below carefully or visit http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cip/all/cip_riverside_index for more information.

FROM THE NORTH: I-35W
Heading south on 35W, take exit 17C for Washington Ave. Take a LEFT onto S Washington Ave. Turn LEFT to stay on Washington Ave (heading past the Holiday Inn). Take the first RIGHT onto 19th Ave S. Take the 2nd LEFT onto S 4th St. The Rarig Center will be on your left and parking will be on your right.

FROM THE NORTH: I-94
Heading south I-94E, take exist 235A toward Riverside Ave/25th Ave. MERGE onto S 9th St. Turn LEFT onto 25th Ave S. Take the 3rd LEFT onto Riverside Ave. DETOUR: Turn RIGHT onto 23rd Ave S. Turn LEFT onto S 6th St. Turn RIGHT onto 22nd Ave S. Turn LEFT onto S 5th St. Turn RIGHT onto 21st Ave S. The Rarig Center will be in front of you and parking will be on your left.

FROM THE WEST: I-394
Heading east on I-394, take exit 8B to merge onto I-94E. Take exist 235A toward Riverside Ave/25th Ave. MERGE onto S 9th St. Turn LEFT onto 25th Ave S. Take the 3rd LEFT onto Riverside Ave. DETOUR: Turn RIGHT onto 23rd Ave S. Turn LEFT onto S 6th St. Turn RIGHT onto 22nd Ave S. Turn LEFT onto S 5th St. Turn RIGHT onto 21st Ave S. The Rarig Center will be in front of you and parking will be on your left.

FROM THE SOUTH: I-35W
Heading north on 35W, take exit 17C for 3rd St toward the U of M West Bank. Keep LEFT at the fork (follow signs for Washington Ave/3rd St). Keep RIGHT at the fork (follow signs for the U of M West Bank). Take the 2nd LEFT to stay on Washington Ave (heading past the Holiday Inn). Take the first RIGHT onto 19th Ave S. Take the 2nd LEFT onto S 4th St. The Rarig Center will be on your left and parking will be on your right.

FROM THE EAST: I-94
Heading west on I-94, take exist 235A for Riverside Ave toward 25th Ave. Slight RIGHT onto Riverside Ave. DETOUR: Turn RIGHT onto 23rd Ave S. Turn LEFT onto S 6th St. Turn RIGHT onto 22nd Ave S. Turn LEFT onto S 5th St. Turn RIGHT onto 21st Ave S. The Rarig Center will be in front of you and parking will be on your left.

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Parking

The Rarig Center is located on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank at 330 21st Ave S, Minneapolis. The closest parking ramps are the 21st Avenue Ramp and 19th Avenue Ramp, both crossing 4th Street.

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Bus Stops

The Rarig Center is at the corner of 4th Street South and 21st Avenue South in Minneapolis. Please use the MetroTransit website here to determine the best route. In the “From” section, enter in where you are leaving from. In the “To” section enter “4th St S & 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN.”

The critics go crazy for Theater Latte Da’s Spring Awakening:

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“A welcome reminder of what sheer joy looks like on stage, and what a play can do to an audience when it’s fully and vibrantly alive . . . what theater can do if you don’t hold anything back.”
- Matthew A. Everett, TC Daily Planet

“The company . . . bursts with energy at every turn. . . . a piece that is overwhelming in its constant movement and energy — so much so that you want to jump out of your seat and join in by the end of the show.”
- Ed Huyck, City Pages

“Spring Awakening reminds us that every generation needs its voice. . . . [Cat Brindisi] is an actor with emotional transparency flowing through big, soulful eyes and a smile that seems larger than a human face can contain.”
- Graydon Royce, Star Tribune

“Peter Rothstein’s ability to harness the energy of his cast and showcase their sheer talent is astounding. The cast . . . in in a word, phenomenal. . . . See Spring Awakening while you can.”
- Morgan Halaska, Metro Magazine

“You could light a bonfire with the energy coming off the stage at Theater Latte Da’s Spring Awakening. A big one. . . . Immediate and urgent . . . the kind of thrill you get only from live theater.”
- Chris Hewitt, Pioneer Press

“A sexy and deservedly popular theatrical tour-de-force . . . Peter Rothstein’s work on Spring Awakening is perfect! . . . Call the box office ASAP and make reservations. I don’t want you to miss this one.”
- John Olive, HowWasTheShow.com

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Coverage for Theater Latte Da’s Spring Awakening:
April 27, 2012: Hear Choreographer Carl Flink on KFAI (his segment starts 2 min, 30 sec into program)
-Marya Morstad, KFAI Radio

April 12, 2012: Theater Latte Da and U theater team up for Spring Awakening
-Ed Huyck, City Pages

April 11, 2012: Spring Awakening opens as first main-stage musical in four years
- Nickalas Tabbert, Minnesota Daily

April 7, 2012: Spring Awakening Director Peter Rothstein and Choreographer Carl Flink appear on Kare 11 News. Watch the segment here.

April 5, 2012: Spotlight on Gay Characters Grant Sorenson (Hanschen) and Jack Tillman (Earnst) in Spring Awakening
- John Townsend, Lavender

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Recognition for Spring Awakening on Broadway:
“A vital leap forward for the American musical.”
- Time Out

“–once in a generation a new musical comes along that changes everything. A breakthrough musical of the highest order!”
- New York Observer

“The turbulence of youth sad, sweet and sexual stands front and center in Spring Awakening, the new musical by pop songwriter and singer Duncan Sheik and playwright Seven Sater. A remarkable, adventurous and thoroughly compelling new musical.”
- Associated Press

“Unforgettable! Bold, fun and inviting, Spring Awakening is an exhilarating new musical.”
- The New York Times

Theater Latte Da strives to choose venues that are accessible to all patrons.
The Rarig Center has:
– A wheelchair ramp inside on the Fourth Street side of the building.
– Fully accessible restrooms located on the lower level of the building in the main restrooms.
– An elevator on the Fourth Street side of the building.
– Wheelchair and Accessible seating on the main floor and balcony level.

Spring Awakening will be ASL Interpreted on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Interpreters to be announced. Tickets for patrons using this service can be purchased through the U of M box office at 612-624-2345 for 20% off. Please mention you are using the ASL interpretation services for discount and special seating.

Spring Awakening will be audio described on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. by Laurie Pape Hadley. Tickets for patrons using this service can be purchased through the U of M box office at 612-624-2345 for 20% off. Please mention you are using the audio described services for discount and special seating.