Book and lyrics by Steven Sater; Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by JJ Parkey
REGIONAL PREMIERE - JANUARY 2012

"Broadway may never be the same again!" - The New York Times

The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" (Entertainment Weekly) - SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has exhilarated audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Join this group of late 19th century German students on their passage as the navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable SPRING AWAKENING.




Music and lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
DAYTON PREMIERE - JUNE 2012


BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as our seventh Commander-in-Chief. ETC is pleased to present this premiere FRESH from Broadway and perfect for election year!




Music by Jeanine Tesori
  Book and lyrics by Brian Crawley
Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts
 JULY 2012

"A genuine sincerity and sweetness that pierces through skepticism...blessed with lovely indigenous music...a smart amalgam of country, church and blues." -Seattle Times.

 

Set in 1964 in the Deep South during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, VIOLET follows the growth and enlightenment of a bitter young woman accidentally scarred by her father. In hopes that a TV evangelist can cure her, she embarks on a journey by bus from her sleepy North Carolina town to Oklahoma. Along the way, she meets a young black soldier who teaches her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider. One of the most acclaimed off-Broadway shows of the ’90s, VIOLET astounded critics and audiences with its powerful story, its energetic, toe-tapping Gospel, Rock, Country, and Rhythm and Blues score by Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change, and Shrek) and its well-crafted book and lyrics by Brian Crawley.