Villanova Theatre’s Spring Awakening is approaching its final weekend at Topper Theatre in the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, with a limited number of audience seats placed directly onstage.
The theatre’s production page names Valerie Joyce as director. The musical has music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, based on Frank Wedekind’s play. Gianna Lauria plays Wendla Bergmann and Nick Leyesa plays Melchior Gabor.
The staging is the first collaboration between Villanova’s Graduate Theater Department and Villanova Student Musical Theater, according to The Villanovan. Its report describes a stage extending into the first few rows of seats and performers sharing the space with onstage audience members.
Onstage seats cost $30, the theatre says. Patrons should check in at the Mullen Center lobby 30 minutes before curtain, remain seated until intermission and keep phones and smart watches off the stage. Tickets and seating questions can be directed through the production page or to the box office at 610-519-7474.
The theatre posts a content advisory covering strong language, violence, abuse, suicide and sexual content. Prospective attendees can review the full advisory on its production page.
Also in Ardmore
The Daniel Lanois Trio also performs in Ardmore this week. Ardmore Music Hall’s listing confirms Jermaine Holmes and Jim Wilson in the trio, with Hunter Root opening. General-admission doors open at 6:45 p.m.; the box office number is 610-649-8389.
Upcoming performances
- Spring Awakening: Through Sunday, Nov. 15, Topper Theatre, Mullen Center, Villanova University. See the theatre’s production page for performances and availability.
- Daniel Lanois Trio: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Ardmore Music Hall, 23 East Lancaster Ave. Concert tickets.
