Spring Awakening - Age Appropriateness

why would the strike be changing your opinion? Especially if you've seen it before and know how your son would react better than any of us?

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I guess b/c I have to actively make that move again to purchase the tickets...and it had me thinking again if it was a smart move. I do think he'll enjoy, I'm just a little uncomfortable w/ the sex scene & the "violent scene" b/t Melchior & Wendla.

I was just curious about any thoughts particularly from any parents out there with tweenagers.

appreciate your sentiment though.

The show is like an R-rated movie. Plenty of cussing and sex added onto very serious subjects. I would say 16, but there are younger people who have probably enjoyed it, but if I had kids I would say that it is too much to take in until that age.

If he is already listening to the Cast Recording, I say go for it. He has already been exposed to the lyrics and profanity on the recording, he should probably see the show. Just be prepared for the possible conversation you may have afterwards. I think that along with being a wonderful show (I saw it at the Atlantic) it opens that door for conversation between kids and parents. Go, and enjoy!

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Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate all the insight you've given me. The first time I went to the show, I sat 2nd row orchestra & was wowed by the experience. I definitely saw alot more than I was expecting & I went in cold...not knowing a thing about the tale.

I will say in the debate/discussion leading up to whether he should go, it opened up the lines of communication to have a frank discussion about sex because he really wanted to know why I was hesitant for him to see the show. He told me in no uncertain terms he knew more than I ever anticipated (woe is me...i had no idea my boy knew all that..OY! He attends a combined middle school/HS in the city & apparently the older kids talk very openly about engaging in sexual "relations"....bleh.

Lyrically he's very familiar w/ the content of the soundtrack since I listen to it so much. Turns out, Totally F*&#ked & It's a Bitch of Living are his favorite songs...go figure. Although I've told him, he has to find suitable replacements for those words that sound like xitch & xucked when he's belting the song out.

BTW SweetQ, his dad hates all things broadway. He batches them all in the same group. I do know they've talked about sexuality on several occassions.

My nervousness came into play b/c talking about it & seeing it are two different things. That damn hayloft scene!!! It's only buttressed by the fact that his all time favorite show is Rent (we've seen twice)...the kid knows the characters, plot, songs, EVERYTHING.

At any rate, I committed to taking him tomorrow & he would be supremely hurt should I renege as a result of the strike. I just started having second thoughts but I do think it will be a fantastic experience for him. The other naive part of me wants him to stay more "innocent"....which he disabused me of that notion.

Again thanks everyone for your words of advice...very much obliged.

I know of a family who went with their son who is 10. It all depends on your child. You as the parent would know what's best for him. I think as long as there is someone he can speak with afterwards if he has any questions you'll be fine. Of course this is coming from someone who doesn't have children.