The Columbia Musical Theatre Society presented “Spring Awakening,” from Nov. 14 to 15, bringing a show forever cursed by a brilliant score paired with a mediocre book to the Minor Latham Playhouse.

As Melchior and Wendla begin to explore their feelings for each other, Moritz becomes increasingly overwhelmed by academic pressure and his own inner conflicts. The lack of understanding and support ...

For anyone weary of pedestrian screen-to-stage adaptations or cut-and-paste jukebox assemblies, the arrival on Broadway of a truly original new musical like "Spring Awakening" is exhilarating. Seven ...

For nearly two decades—via write-ups and published reviews, social media posts, or even just casual conversations with friends and colleagues—I have made it no secret that one of my personal favorite ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Sure, the 2006 musical composed by Duncan Sheik and written by Steven Sater won eight Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards and a Grammy Award, and remains one of the most beloved Broadway shows of the ...

Since its premiere on Broadway in 2006, Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s Tony-winning musical “Spring Awakening” has only turned up on San Diego County stages in a couple of professional productions.

Alex Diaz and Omar Uddin ignite emotionally charged Manila staging Licensed productions come with a built-in limitation. The book, the lyrics, and the music cannot be altered. Directors and performers ...

Hillary Brook was looking for a show with youth appeal. The executive and artistic director of Theatre South Playhouse in southwest Orlando has carved out a niche for programming plays that draw a ...

You can’t help but be swept up by the energy of this revival of Sheik and Slater’s rock musical version of Wedekind’s controversial play about burgeoning ...