SMART LIST: Pop culture talking points (Week of Nov. 9-15)

You should be talking about: “Spring Awakening.”

It’s the Tony award-winning musical about libidinous teens in 1891 Germany, and it’ll be at the Ahmanson through Dec. 7. Already in the know? Get yourself to meet and greet with the cast and crew of the Los Angeles production, who will be on hand to sign the official companion guide “Spring Awakening: In the Flesh” at the Borders in Westwood.

(Monday)   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Country fans aren’t the only ones talking about: Taylor Swift.

On Swift’s sophomore album “Fearless,” the 18-year-old sings about lying boyfriends (“You’re Not Sorry”), would-be boyfriends with other girls (“You Belong With Me”) and the fairytale boyfriend who doesn’t exist (“White Horse.”) In other words, Joe Jonas, the girl is over it.

(Tuesday)   (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Many have talked about: “The Boys in the Band”

William Friedkin’s 1970 filmed of the stage play “The Boys in the Band,” about the events that ensue between out and closeted friends during one long birthday party, was one of the first films to openly address gay issues largely without stereotyping. In its first-ever DVD release, Friedkin, playwright and screenwriter Mart Crowley, Dominick Dunner and Tony Kushner sound off in a retrospective featurette.

(Tuesday)   (Randi Lynn Beach / The Los Angeles Times)