1/15/10

Spring Awakening in Cincinnati: Reviews and Announcements

We're lovin' Cincy so far! The cast has been in rehearsals with our wonderful music director, Kim Grigsby, and on our second night, the band members of 98 Degrees came to see our show! Remember the band, 98 Degrees, with Nick and Drew Lachey, et all? The Cincy residents are used to seeing them around town since they live here, but for us, it was an awesome treat!

Cast brushes up with Kim Grigsby, Music director
Photo: Kim Grigsby comes to Cincy to Brush Up With Cast

A couple of Announcements:

RUSH TICKETS are available for all performances day of show only. Rush tickets are half price off of any unsold ticket excluding stage seats. There is a limit of 2 per person and they can be purchased at the Aronoff Center Box Office 2 hours prior to each performance.You do not have to be a student.

ON-STAGE SEATS There are a limited number of stage seats still available. In particular, Tuesday the 19th & Wednesday the 20th there are still quite a few. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet or want to see it again, these tickets are ONLY $25! Call 513.241.2345, 9-5 Monday through Friday.

REVIEWS

Not only do we love Cincy, but Cincy loves us! We got rave reviews!! Tell everyone to come!

CINCINNATI ENQUIRER: "A terrific Spring Awakening. Outstanding ensemble - some of them still in college, almost everybody in their first Broadway tour. Being a part of this kind of euphoria is part of why live theater can give you a high."
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100113/ENT/1140306/Terrific++Spring+Awakening++at+Aronoff

CINCINNATI METROMIX: Five Reasons to See Spring Awakening: http://cincinnati.metromix.com/events/article/a-few-reasons-to/1707180/content

CITY BEAT: We're on the cover! Here's the feature article: "Once every generation or so a Broadway musical turns the complacent world of happy entertainment upside down".
http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-19723-wake-up-call.html
Critic's Pick! Read their review here: "Spring Awakening is poetry and emotion brought to painful life... revealing the magnificent potential of musical theater." http://bit.ly/58nfmc

MOMMYBITS.COM "We Loved It!" http://mommybits.net/2010/01/13/spring-awakening-part-ii/

URBAN CINCY: "Out of this world!" http://www.urbancincy.com/2010/01/spring-awakening-not-your-average-high.html

NEWS RECORD: “Spring Awakening is a show that cannot be missed." http://www.newsrecord.org/sections/entertainment/spring-awakening-1.2134882

Plus check out this interview with Andy Mientus in the CINCINNATI PERFORMING ARTS EXAMINER: http://www.examiner.com/x-30057-Cincinnati-Performing-Arts-Examiner~y2010m1d7-Spring-Awakening-explores-teenage-bodies-Jan-1224-with-image-set

**I've also updated the Cincinatti In The Town Press post with links to some of the TV performances and additional interviews with our Adult Men and Women. Click here to jump to it: http://totallytrucked.blogspot.com/2010/01/spring-awakening-in-cincinnati.html
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3 comments:

Dru Patrick said...

The show was absolutely beautiful in Cincinnati! I drove from Indiana to come see it and it was completely worth it. The show was everything I wanted it to be and more. Thank you for putting on a fantastic show and going above and beyond all of my expectations!
-Dru

January 17, 2010
Patrick Sporleder said...

I heard it was amazing, I see it on Saturday & I can't wait!! The Totally Trucked tour should so go to the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday after the Show, thats what my friends and me are doing!!

January 21, 2010
Shooting Stars Mag said...

So amazing. I saw it Saturday and just wanted to go again right away. I wish I could. I should be reviewing this for my own site soon.

-Lauren

January 25, 2010

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UPCOMING TOUR SCHEDULE


MILWAUKEE, WI
10/06/09 - 10/11/09
Uihlein Hall Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
929 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
 http://www.broadwayticketscenter.com


KANSAS CITY, MO
10/13/09 - 10/18/09
Music Hall
301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO
Non-subscription tickets on sale Sept 5, 2009 (subj to change)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/56473
800-982-2787

AUSTIN, TX
10/20/09 - 10/25/09
Bass Hall
23rd St & Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX
http://www.utpac.org/venues/bass_concert_hall
(512) 477-6060

SAN JOSE, CA
10/28/09 - 11/01/09
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts/BroadwaySanJose
http://www.broadwaysanjose.com/springawakening.php
(866)395-2929

SACRAMENTO, CA
Nov 4-15, 2009
Sacramento Community Center,
1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
http://www.californiamusicaltheatre.com/index.cfm?page=629856


COSTA MESA, CA
Nov 17-29, 2009
Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Ticketing number: 714.556.2787
http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=887&NavID=85

DENVER, CO
Dec 1-13, 2009
The Buell Theatre
Denver Performing Arts Complex
14th and Curtis Streets Denver, CO 80204
Non-subscription tickets on sale: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 (web only Oct 18)
Ticketing Number: (800) 641-1222
Groups: 303-446-4829
http://www.denvercenter.org/shows-and-events/Shows/SpringAwakening/Overview.aspx

HERSHEY, PA
Jan 5-10, 2010
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave, PO Box 395 Hershey, PA 17033
Non-Subscription Tickets on sale: Mon Aug 17, 2009
Groups: 717-534-3412
http://www.hersheytheatre.com/performances_events/details.php?id=8952

CINCINNATTI, OH
Jan 12-24, 2010
Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Non-subscription Tickets go on sale: Nov 2009
Ticketing (not avail until 11/9) 800.982.2787
http://www.ticketmaster.com/

FORT MYERS, FL
Jan 26-31, 2010
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
8099 College Parkway, SW Fort Myers, FL 33919
Non-subscription Tickets on sale: Sept 1, 2009 (Tentative)
Ticketing number: 800-440-7469
Groups: 239-489-3033, x 3122
http://www.bbmannpah.com/

CHARLOTTE, NC
Feb 2-Feb 7, 2010
Belk Theatre, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/
Group Tickets: (704) 379-1380
Ticketing number: (704) 372-1000

ROCHESTER, NY
Feb 9-14, 2010
Auditorium Theatre, Rochester Broadway League
885 E. Main Street Rochester, NY 14605
Ticketing Number: 800-745-3000

HARTFORD, CT
February 23-28, 2010
Bushnell Performing Arts Center
http://www.bushnell.org/

DURHAM, NC
MARCH 2-7, 2009
DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
Ticketing: 919-680-2787
Groups: 919-281-0587
http://www.dpacnc.com

ATLANTA, GA
March 9-14, 2010
Fabulous Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Call Ticketmaster at (404) 817-8700
http://www.foxtheatre.org/

GREENVILLE, SC
March 16-21, 2010
The Peace Center
300 S. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601
Ticketing Number: 800-888-7768
Groups: 864-679-9201
http://www.peacecenter.org/

DALLAS, TX
March 23 - April 4, 2010
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts
2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 650 Dallas, Texas 75201
Box Office: 214.880.0202
http://www.dallasperformingarts.org/

DETROIT, MI
April 20-May 9, 2010
3011 W. Grand Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202
Ticketing number: 800-982-2787
Group Tickets: 313-871-1132
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/

MIAMI, FL
May 11-16, 2010
Arsht Center
Box Office: 305.949.6722
http://www.arshtcenter.org/

ORLANDO, FL
May 18-23, 2010
Carr Performing Arts Center
401 West Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I send fan mail to the cast?

If you just want to send a quick note to all the cast members telling them you appreciate their work, you can email us here at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. I will be happy to forward your email to the cast, but to preserve their privacy, it is unlikely they will email you back (I will, though).

You can also send individual performers fan mail and care packages care of the theatre at which we are currently performing or will be performing. Go to the theatre's website (listed above), find their mailing address, write the actor's name as well as "Spring Awakening" and send c/o the theatre. Remember, we are often at these theatres for only a week so make sure to allow for delivery times. It's a better bet to send it to the theatre we will be going to next as they can always hold packages for us until we arrive. Letters received late will not be forwarded to our next location.

2. How Can I Audition for Spring Awakening?
From time to time, we have open calls in larger cities across the US. We will post any additional open calls here. Subscribe if you havn't already to keep informed. In the meantime, we've made it easy for you to submit yourself singing a folk/alternative rock song on video. Go to: http://www.springawakening.com/videoauditionsubmission/ Make sure your submission is less than 500 MB and is one of the accepted formats. Your screen should change and you should get a confirmation that says your submission has been received. Trust us, people are called in this way. Lucas Wells was cast because of an online submission!


3. How Do I Score On Stage Seats?
That is really up to the individual theatres. Most of them won't release the seats until just before performances because they want to make sure the house is sold first. Some do so online, although the ticketing systems they have in place often can't accommodate our unique seats onstage. Most of them are available only at the box office (though you can purchase them for a performance in the future). The Guilty Ones Street Team members have the rights to purchase these seats before the general public. Any seats left over will be released to the box office and may also be purchased as part of rush tickets (discounted, day-of tickets).

4. How Do I Join The Guilty Ones?
The National Guilty Ones Street Team is a way for fans of the show in each of our tour stops to help us spread the word. You will get access to parties, meet and greets, and other special events while meeting new friends who share your passion for the show, all while gaining some valuable marketing experience. You must be at least 15 yrs old. Email your contact info to nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com.

5. Can I Get Discounts?

From time to time, a theatre may offer us discounts to send out to our fans. We will post any here on the blog. Subscribe now!

6. Who runs this site? This site was created for fans to stay connected with our touring cast and follow their adventures around North America. Ideally, it would be in the voice of the cast members. Unfortunately, our cast members are often too tired or busy to post lengthy blog posts on a regular basis. Company members will contribute a post from time to time and every month we will have a compiled blog post that most every company member will participate in. The other stuff like updates, etc, will be posted by me. My name is Pun. I work for the production, love this show, its cast, and our fans, and I'm so very glad you're here!





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