FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BROADWAY MUSICAL SPRING AWAKENING HITS THE NAPERVILLE STAGE
Naperville,
IL — Surging Films & Theatrics and Introspect Theatre jointly present the Award-Winning
Broadway musical Spring Awakening, January
31- February 2, 2014 at the Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Avenue #131,
Naperville, Illinois 60540.
Excitement
is building in the Chicagoland area as Surging Films & Theatrics and
Introspect Theatre gear up for their joint production of the controversial and
award winning hit musical, SPRING
AWAKENING, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater.
Winner
of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SPRING
AWAKENING is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891
expressionist play. Set in the rigid and repressive late 19th century Germany, SPRING AWAKENING follows a group of students navigating their
way through the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and coming-of-age
anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion. Alternative
rock ignites the stage as part of the folk-infused score that fuels the inner
angst of the capricious teens. SPRING AWAKENING is rated R for language, violence, and sexual
content.
Artistic
Directors Jeff Linamen and Billy Surges have assembled a phenomenal cast for SPRING AWAKENING, featuring outstanding
talent from all over the Chicagoland area. Surges leads the cast in the role of
Melchior Gabor, a smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's
rules. He is best friend to Moritz Stiefel (Billy Chengary), a troubled and
uncertain boy, unable to handle the pressures he receives from his parents and
peers to succeed. Rounding out the trio is Katie Meyers as Wendla Bergmann, an
innocent young girl, exploring her blossoming curiosity to tragic results.
The large
cast features Amara Brady (Martha), Taylor Bright (Thea), Tyler Clayton (Otto),
Becca Heitz, Noelle Humbert (Ilse), Marc James, Mark Johnson (Adult Man), Gabi
Knoepfle, Alex Knoll (Ernst), Chris Knudsen, Jennifer Lenius, Brandon Piper,
Jordan Piper (Anna), Katie Long Piper (Adult Woman), Brandon Pisano (Hanschen),
Vince Tolentino (Georg) and Aiyanna Wade.
Following
its conception in the late 1990s, SPRING
AWAKENING received further development leading to its Off-Broadway debut in
May 2006. The original Broadway
production of SPRING AWAKENING opened
at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on December 10, 2006. Its cast included Jonathan
Groff, Lea Michele and John Gallagher, Jr. with a creative team led by director
Michael Mayer and choreographer Bill T. Jones. The original Broadway production
won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Direction, Book, Score and Featured
Actor (Gallagher). The production also garnered 4 Drama Desk Awards and a
Grammy Award for Best Original Cast Album.
The
success of the Broadway production has spawned numerous productions worldwide,
including a production in London’s West End that won 4 Laurence Olivier Awards
including Best Musical.
Surging
Films & Theatrics and Introspect Theatre are presenting the full, uncut
version of SPRING AWAKENING, January
31 at 7:30pm, February 1st at 2pm and 7:30pm, and February 2nd at
2pm at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., #131, Naperville, IL 60540. For
ticket information, visit www.surgingfilms.com
or call 773-614-7846.
SPRING AWAKENING
contains strong language, sexual situations and mature themes and may not be appropriate for younger or
sensitive audiences. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
SPRING AWAKENING
Presented
by Surging Films & Theatrics and Introspect Theatre
January
31, 2014 at 7:30 PM
February
1, 2014 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
February
2, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Center
Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., #131, Naperville, IL 60540
BOX
OFFICE: 773-614-7846
Directors
Jeff Linamen & Billy Surges
Music
Director Seth Durbin
Choreographer
Billy Surges
