Spring Awakening (NY) Tickets

Last Friday (1/22/16), I got home in time before snow blizzard hit NYC! The Broadway show-- Spring Awakening was not what I expected at all. I don't know about sounds, but this show was beyond my expectations! I'm so glad that I got to watch this show before Sunday 1/24/16 (their last performance in NYC)! Choreography, lighting, set design, costumes, characters + actors / actresses, interpreting, degrees of sign language, and the story. Dramatic. Emotional. Funny. Two thumb ups! 5 stars! I'm so happy that this show made it to the White House and be part of NYC Broadway shows! You must watch it! It's really rare to see a Broadway show in ASL like that. I don't think I can watch a Broadway show that I have to request a sign language interpreter because it's just not same as this show.

It was such an incredible production, the way they incorperated sign language was amazing, and the way they really made you use all of your senses incorperating vibrations and smells along with the visuals and music. Not to mention the acting was spot on. I cried through the whole thing, in the best possible way.

This amazing production took it to another level tonight. Ovations at every song and an incredible standing ovation at final curtain call that only ended because director Mochael Arden took up a microphone and gave his thanks followed by a very emotional speech by writer Steven Sater that saw more then one cast member succumb to emotion. It is hard to imagine that anything like this can ever happen again on Broadway. I am just thankful to have seen it start and finish

I went on the last Thursday. I came from France to see them. It was a real pleasure. All actors came at the end and took the time to sign the Playbill. It was fantastic. Really moving. All actors are stars and I hope we'll see them soon again. Thank you.

my first Broadway play and I loved it so much! the talent in this play was incredible. Loved the incorporation of American Sign Language. It was beautifully done. Loved the musical portions of the play. I plan to attend many for plays in the future. unforgettable experience!

it was interesting how they had deaf people who possibly do not have verbal language perform in a Broadway play. The audio for a hearing person was poor. I could not understand most of the sung lyrics. For me, the story was cute but juvenile. The deaf people in the audience LOVED it. that made me feel the show was worth putting on -on Broadway.

This was a great event! I was so grateful to get the chance to see this show before it closed, because it was absolutely stunning. The choreography was breathtaking with how the ASL was incorporated in the performance, and I loved how accessible this made the show. My seat was affordable and close enough to the center to have a good view of the whole stage. Being far back did make it harder to see the signing, but the affordability made it worth it. Additionally, having the mezzanine seat actually gave a better view of the upper level of the stage that was unique.

I was surprised at how much I liiked the production and how the use of signing actors made the show better in some ways adding a new level of choreography.

I found the show highly enjoyable. However my wife thought it was so, so. I do not like to read a lot about a show prior to seeing it, just enough to decide whether or not I want to go. So when the performers started with sign language I was surprised. The effect was welcomed, not a distraction, just the opposite. Not all, but many of the performers were so adept and fluid with their signing that it added another dimension of expression conveying more of the emotions felt by the character, enhancing the experience. The story line is as timeless as any of the classics.

Great cast! Great songs! Great new production - See it before it closes! You'll love it!

My boyfriend and I had the chance to see Spring Awakening this past weekend. This is a show that means so much to us! He has been in it twice and it is the reason we met, so we try to see it any chance we get. The fact that it involved deaf actors also was a big reason we wanted to see it (we have close friends who are deaf). This was the most amazing show we have ever seen. The set, the music and the actors were incredible! It was such a moving performance that brought us to tears! The way all of the actors and ASL were incorporated into the show was fascinating! I have never seen anything like it! It was beautiful. If you get a chance to see this production, DO IT! You will definitely regret it if you don't! :)

This was an incredible show. I laughed, i cry and felt many emotions such a great revival of a great coming of age story.

I'm not even sure how to start. This show was amazing and unforgettable! it was all in ASL(Anerican sign language) but if anyone was to see it and can't sign, That is okay because they had interpreters and captions. I would do not take any children to see this show. It's more of an 18+ , since it is about children. Discovering their sexuality and it can be come "vivid". This is also a great way to have some exposure to the deaf culture if you had never really been involved.... Go see it before they take it down.

I thought this was a wonderful production. As it contained some sexually explicit scenes , more than suggestive, I am surprised that there was not some mention of mature content on the website description. I really loved it but my teenage niece felt it was too dark for her.

Unlike anything I ever have or ever will see. The intricate choreography, touching story, amazing incorporation of ASL, and incredible music makes this a must see. I'm so sad it's closing. I've already recommended it to all of my friends once the touring production starts.

So. Much. Awesome! This was my second time seeing Deaf West Theater's production of Spring Awakening, and when it starts its national tour, I have no doubt that I'll go see it again. Yes, it's that good. Spring Awakening already tells a story of communication - or lack thereof - between coming-of-age teens and their parents, etc. in ultra-conservative, 1890's Germany. That, alone, makes for a powerful story, which is masterfully told by the entire cast. (It's worth noting that this production marks the Broadway debut of each and every cast member. Impressive! The show also features the first-ever actress in a wheelchair. I love seeing such inclusivity!) If you understand the history of the Deaf community, the story of communication becomes even more powerful. At roughly the same time as the play is set, a group of hearing educators set out to ban the use of signed language among deaf students, insisting, instead, that they be taught using oralism. A debate still exists regarding the best way to educate children who are deaf, and parents of deaf children (most of them who are hearing themselves; 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents) struggle to know what is best. Even when children learn American Sign Language in school, their parents often do not, crating a communication void in the home. Many facets of everyday life are challenging for people who are Deaf in a very hearing world. With that in mind, so many elements of the story take on a deeper meaning. In an early scene, Moritz Stiefel (Deaf) is called out by the teacher to recite lines in Latin. He attempts to voice the lines and is mocked by the teacher. Inexcusably, this still happens today. Later, when Stiefel tries to talk to his father about his struggle in school, he is chastised and told he's a disappointment. To me, this underscores the ongoing lack of understanding that often exists between Deaf students and hearing parents. The character Wendla has no idea where babies come from. Deaf children also often struggle to learn important life lessons, largely due to the communication gap in the home. I could go on, but who likes a spoiler? ;-) The production beautifully blends spoken and signed language throughout. Each Deaf character has a spoken-language actor as a counterpart. The stage is small, but the space is expertly used. Overall, the production is visually stunning. I suspect many (most?) among the hearing audience members come to the show without a knowledge of Deaf history, but are curious to see how Deaf actors are integrated into a musical. While I wish I felt like more people understood this production on a deeper, Deaf culture-related level, that the production has done as well as it has shows how Deaf West Theater is accomplishing its mission of building bridges between the Deaf and hearing worlds. Bravo! I am proud to support Deaf West Theater, and consider myself lucky to have such an amazing theater company here in my hometown of Los Angeles.

This so was nothing short of BRILLIANT! The director made such intelligent choices and it was truly breathtaking in performance! Truly a masterpiece and worthy of an award for Best Revival of a Musical!

Different than anything I've ever seen. Creative, inspiring, intense. The silent scenes were more powerful than any music or sound could be.

Spring Awakenings with Deaf West Theater is a special, amazing, mind blowing, and intense musical with both Deaf and hearing actors/actresses. Every scene was so coherent with each other. Both of the hearing and Deaf actors/actresses did a very amazing job of voice interpreting and signing their lines during every scene. I do recommend this Deaf musical to be on national tour to promote the importance of Deaf Talents. I give it a 5 star review! I'm so thankful I had to see this Deaf musical this past Saturday! Let's see this Deaf musical become a success! Future Deaf actors and actresses need to see how amazing this Deaf musical is and try out for future Deaf musicals. The Deaf West Theater did an amazing job especially DJ Kurs, Michael Arden, and many others. Thank you for doing this Deaf musical! It truly opened my eyes big time as a Deaf person.

Go see this while there is still time! Never seen another show like it!