BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Overture Center
Dear Evan Hansen has been a long-awaited show for this reviewer and it did not disappoint. The show was inspired by the true story of Benj Pasek, the show's lyricist, who, after a high school classmate died of a drug overdose, witnessed classmates tell false stories of being part of the deceased student's life.
BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Bushnell
Dear Evan Hansen is an award-winning show that explores deep, dark themes and intricate relationships which I’ve never seen so well-defined on a musical stage. The new National Tour’s performances felt raw, real, and powerful. While the script has brief moments of comedy to balance the dark with light, it never takes away from the beautiful story arc and will give you, as our beloved Gen-Z says, “All the feels.”
BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Welcome to New Orleans, It's Going to Be A Great Time
Dear Evan Hansen, today is going to be a good day and here's why: you're in New Orleans now. After the incident with the Hard Rock Hotel closed down the Saenger Theatre, New Orleans theatergoers were concerned about the state of the upcoming season. With a relocation to the Mahalia Jackson theater, Dear Evan Hansen made it to the Crescent City after all, and it is not a show you will want to miss.
TV: DEAR EVAN HANSEN'S Alessandro Costantini and Shakura Dickson Take Over Instagram!
This past Saturday was a great day, and here's why: Alessandro Costantiniand Shakura Dickson from Toronto's production of Dear Evan Hansen took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for a behind-the-scenes look of a two-show day at the Royal Alexandra Theatre! In case you missed all the fun (or just want to relive the adventures of these two friends on a perfect day), we're compiled footage from the takeover for you to enjoy. Check it all out below!
Photo Coverage: Stratford's 60th Season Opening Night Gala
The 60th Season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival opened last night with Much Ado About Nothing, but there was definitely something special happening in this gorgeous town. BWW was on hand for all the festivities, and we are thrilled to bring our readers photos from opening night.