The Beck Center’s latest musical, Spring Awakening, is not as cheery as its title.

Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1891 German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind. Set in late-19th century Germany, it concerns teenagers who are discovering the ...

Through the lens of “Spring Awakening,” the 2006 musical that spoke to a generation, can be seen both late-19th-century Germany and the America of today. Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s rock musical ...

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.