so i'm going to NY to see Spring Awakening for a second time

[JonathanGroffislove]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 4:50pm

But this time, i'm going to see it with my parents, and i'm kind of embarrased, I mean the first time, I saw it with a group of friends when we went to NY over Christmas break, so that was fine. But seeing it with my parents? idk

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 4:50pm

It all depends on your parents and your relationship with them.

[Born To Reign]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 4:51pm

there's been some discussion of it here:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=940124&dt=27

(not yelling at you for not searching- just saves re-typing )

Updated On: 6/30/07 at 04:51 PM

[JonathanGroffislove]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 4:53pm

what do you mean by that antiandrew?

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 4:55pm

Well the less conservative your parents are and the closer the relationship you have with them, the more comfortable it will be to sit through a performance with them since the show deals with a lot of provacative issues.

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 4:56pm

Well if you have a open and comfortable relationship with your parents, then I don't see why anything in Spring Awakening would be awkward to see with them. It just depends on their comfort level and their comfort level with you.

I personally don't think there would be any problems, but I know that is not always the case for everyone.

[Born To Reign]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 5:00pm

I don't think he meant to be attacking you at all. Parent/Child relationships can be sticky when it comes to issues like the ones portrayed. If you have a better, more comfortable relationship with your parents, I think that's great!

[gymdudeva]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 7:23pm

Just talk to your parents beforehand. You have the advantage of having seen it before, so you know exactly what they will see.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 8:20pm

I listen to Avenue Q in the car with my mom, but would NEVER with my dad. It just depends on how open you are about those sorts of issues.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 8:33pm

I saw "Ave Q" with my mom, and felt like hiding under my chair a few times....

[lyntom]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 9:14pm

I'm a mom who went to see Spring Awakening with my teenage daughter. Believe me ,there were a few moments where I cringed, but that was more because I was thinking how uncomforbale she must of felt. THe audience laughs at the masterbation scence which eases the tension. It really will be fine. What is the worst thing that could happen? The show is so much more than those few scenes. I thought it was awesome!

Updated On: 7/1/07 at 09:14 PM

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 6/30/07 at 10:00pm

I would definitely warn them and discuss the show ahead of time. Depending on your relationship, it doesn't have to be a big deal. I would think that a discussion beforehand will allow you to feel more comfortable and enjoy the show.