Spring Awakening: Those You've Known | Official Trailer | HBO

Together again, at last.
Fifteen years after the Tony-winning Broadway run of Spring Awakening, the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one night only concert. The new HBO original documentary, #SpringAwakeningHBO, premieres May 3 on HBO Max.

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[margaretvogel]

Was there. Original cast. Atlantic Theater. Second row. I was 14 years old. I went in completely blind to the show, the plot, the music —I walked out and felt moved in a way I had never felt before. That feeling has stayed with me and this show has had a lasting impact on my life. I truly feel like it was MY ‘awakening’. I’ll be 30 in October.

[IshScout]

As much as I'm excited for the documentary I REALLY hope the full concert with all the performances will be released in the future.

[kl-]

Really wish they would have something like this for the Deaf West production. Everything the DWSA cast and crew has said about their work makes me want to know more.

[Greg-fsrh]

When Michelle says "If you were able to see Spring Awakening at The Atlantic Theater, you got to see something very special", she is correct. It was pure electric at the Atlantic. I was lucky enough to see it there.

[mione]

This show changed my life as a teenager. I'm 32 now, and I honestly don't know WHERE I'd be if I hadn't found the show. Found the community because of the show. The friends I met because of this, are still my best friends. It changed and helped an entire generation. I am so deeply grateful for it.

[phantomvideowatcher]

I’m 32 now and these songs take me back to a very specific time in life. I know there’s a generation of theater geeks who were blown away by this show who know that feeling. This show changed theater. The idea that it’s been 15 years hardly seems possible. I can’t wait to see this documentary!

[robinmcnamara]

Saw this show three times… twice with the OG cast (once sitting on stage) and it to this day is my favorite musical. The music, the cast and the simplicity of the stage production made it so special.

[KrystalReanna]

We had no money growing up so I used to watch a version with the og cast on YouTube once a week and I became obsessed with the show and music this is my favorite musical ever and I hope and pray I’ll have the chance to see it live in the future

[Bunny-chul]

I saw Spring Awakening with the original cast on a high school class trip. I totally can't imagine that happening today. It was fabulous. It's fun seeing how incredibly successful so many of the cast members have become since.

[jerichosmith]

I am in the middle of my community theatre's production of Spring Awakening. To hear these guys who made the original Broadway show talk about how much trouble they had to deal with to get it on stage is EXACTLY what we are dealing with. We struggled to find a performance space, don't have a music director, and are trying our best to raise money due to how controversial it is. But because of how much dedication and effort we are putting in, no matter how much rejection and hate we are getting, I'm sure it is going to pay off in the end, like these guys here. Can't wait to see this.

[LogicallyMinded]

This show was incredible. The score is some of the most brilliant music in the modern musical theater cannon.

[melirose]

I saw this show multiple times on Broadway with the original cast! I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. I’m so thrilled that so many of the original cast members became so successful after the show. Miss it. Can’t wait to see this doc!

[laurenconrad]

I loved it. It came out when I was 13, so I had to kind of bargain with my mother how old I would have to be when I saw it. At first she said 16, but we found out it was going to close shortly before I turned 16, so she said, fine, 15, and took me to see the closing cast. Loved every minute. ❤️❤️❤️

[JesusTheCity]

Omg my heart… I saw this on broadway during a highschool trip for the theatre kids. It changed me so much- I am 30 now and still sing Mamma Who bore Me and Touch Me in the shower.. I listen to The Song of Purple Summer and its always like I am in a temple when playing/singing this music. I am beyond happy this beautiful production is being recognized on HBO and that the cast is coming together again 🥹 I was hoping for a revival- this is so much more intimate.

[echevarriajrsamuel]

Spring Awakening was the soundtrack of my high school days. I'm so excited to see this movie.

[broadwaymike]

So excited. Thank god they filmed the reunion concert. Sold out in 3 minutes. I did actually got to see it on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (with about 85% of the original cast including Lea and Jon). Went for my 16th birthday. Sat on the stage. Really unique experience to feel the adrenaline, the angst, and the action take place all around (especially during B**** OF LIVING and TOTALLY I got spat on my Groff during the reformatory when he jumps off the chair attached to the wall. 5 months later, I auditioned for it. They did a huge open call for replacements in the Broadway production & for the tour. Didn't work out but it was all thanks to my late mom who encouraged me to go in. I remember my mom looking at me after TOTALLY she said "I can see you doing this. She called it and then a few weeks later, we found out about the audition. Still a learning curb I needed.

Still guilty of missing the Deaf West production. Had tickets 2nd to last day but cancelled due to a blizzard.

I BELIEVE!!!

[ColtonMyers]

I’m so glad we’re getting this! I didn’t fully appreciate Spring Awakening when I was a teen, and I now have so much love for it, having lived through some of the themes.

[bananapuding]

this show was very cruical for my teenage years and now as a young adult/college student i'm happy they are bringing it back.

[albablabla]

if I could go back in time I would see my favorite musical, nothing has made me feel more moved, inspired or understood than Spring Awakening

[mexikunt]

this was my favorite musical when i was a teen, this is absolutely insane and i can't believe how much time has passed