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Why see Dear Evan Hansen?

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Following on from its record-breaking engagement in fall 2018, multiple Tony Award winner Dear Evan Hansen will return to Los Angeles for another run during Center Theater Groups' 2020/12 season!

An emotionally frank look at adolescence, mental health, and friendship, Dear Evan Hansen is the story of what happens when one teenager creates a role for himself following the suicide of a classmate - despite never having known him.

First appearing on on Broadway in 2016, following a premiere in Washington D.C, the show, written by Steven Levenson and with music and lyrics from La La Land's Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, went on to become a darling of the 2017 Tony Awards, taking home prizes from six of its nine nominations, including Best Actor in A Musical for original star Ben Platt, whose star has risen exponentially since he first donned the cast of Evan.

Aided by its young adult themes and poignant soundtrack, the show has found an audience in younger theatergoers, who've boosted its popularity on social media and have filled theaters in their thousands to catch it live. Showing no signs of abating, it was announced in winter 2019 that a movie version is also in the works, no doubt allowing it to find and connect with a wider audience than ever before - we can't wait.

Key Information

Dates

Finished Jul 31, 2022

Cast

TBA

Creative

Book by Steven Levenson
Lyrics by Benj Pasek
Music by Justin Paul
Directed by Michael Greif
Choreography by Danny Mefford
Set Design by David Korins
Costumes by Emily Rebholz
Lighting Design by Japhy Weideman
Sound Design by Nevin Steinberg
Projection Design by Peter Nigrini

Awards

2018 GRAMMY AWARD WINS

Best Musical Theater Album

2017 TONY AWARD WINS

Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Ben Platt
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Rachel Bay Jones
Best Book of a Musical - Steven Levenson
Best Original Score - Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire

2017 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Ben Platt
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Mike Faist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Rachel Bay Jones
Best Book of a Musical - Steven Levenson
Best Original Score - Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Japhy Weideman
Best Direction of a Musical - Michael Greif
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire

Reviews

Customer reviews

JT

mesorizing

Beautiful story presented in a great way - vert talented cast & band!! Music is fabulous and powerful. No downsides - all good - don't miss it you have the opportunity to see it. ... Read more

Rayshell Purifoy

Did not disappoint

This show had the audience in the palm of their hands. A realistic look at what our high school kids can face and how easy it is to misunderstand. Excellent actors! Go see this! ... Read more

Kelsey

Amazing, absolutely beautiful

just go watch and see for yourself, and remember to bring tissues. My father who is an engineer that generally has no interest in musicals at all saw it and is now hooked on musicals ... Read more

News

Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Tie the Knot in Joyful New York Wedding Celebration

Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Tie the Knot in Joyful New York Wedding Celebration

Daniel, September 11th, 2024
Congratulations are in order for Broadway stars Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, who tied the knot over Labor Day weekend! The couple celebrated their wedding in style with events across Brooklyn and Manhattan, with the main ceremony held on Sund...
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Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Tie the Knot in Joyful New York Wedding Celebration

Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Tie the Knot in Joyful New York Wedding Celebration
Daniel, September 11th, 2024
Congratulations are in order for Broadway stars Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, who tied the knot over Labor Day weekend! The couple celebrated their wedding in style with events across Brooklyn and Manhattan, with the main ceremony held on Sund...
Read more

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