Spoilers for “Spring Awakening”

Spring Awakening is a powerful and emotionally intense musical that deals with mature and sensitive subject matter. While it is set in 19th-century Germany, its themes remain relevant today. Below are themes, plot points, and topics that some patrons may find uncomfortable:

Sexual Content: Depictions of teenage sexual exploration and encounter. Scenes include masturbation (solo and group), partial nudity, and sexual fantasizing.

Abuse: Portrayals of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Includes corporal punishment by adults, grooming, and verbal harassment.

Mental Health & Suicide: Characters experience depression, isolation, and suicidal ideation. Suicide is both depicted onstage and discussed in dialogue.

Abortion: A character navigates the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy, culminating in an offstage abortion that is referenced explicitly (the character who undergoes the abortion dies as a result).

Oppression & Repression: The story critiques authoritarian parenting, religious control, repression of sexuality, and the dangers of inadequate sex education.

Language & Substance Use: Frequent use of explicit and abusive language. Characters also consume alcohol and other substances.