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Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: December 4, 2016
Closing: September 18, 2022

Dear Evan Hansen - 2016 Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal, and profoundly contemporary, musical about what happens when we let a lie consume us. This groundbreaking musical - featuring a book by Tony-winner Steven Levenson and a score by the Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul - examines what it means to be alive.

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in.


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BWW Interview: Meet DEAR EVAN HANSEN's New Zoe Murphy, Gabrielle Carrubba!
by Nicole Rosky - August 9, 2019


Gabrielle Carrubba will sing a requiem tonight... and tomorrow night... and eight times a week after that. That's because the Dear Evan Hansen understudy has officially taken over the role of Zoe Murphy on Broadway. 

Ivan Hernandez & Ann Sanders Will Join DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway; Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park Depart in August
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that original Broadway cast members of Dear Evan Hansen Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park will play their final performances as Cynthia Murphy and Larry Murphy, respectively, on Sunday, August 4. Beginning Tuesday, August 6, Ivan Hernandez (who made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2015) will take over the role of Larry Murphy, and Ann Sanders will temporarily take over the role of Cynthia Murphy (through October 20).

Gabrielle Carrubba to Take Over the Role of Zoe in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Julie Musbach - July 9, 2019


Gabrielle Carrubba will take over the role of Zoe Murphy on Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen on Tuesday, July 30. She replaces Mallory Bechtel, who will play her final performance on Sunday, July 28 after a year in the role.

Photo Flash: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Team Celebrates Album Going Gold
by Julie Musbach - July 8, 2019


"Dear Evan Hansen (original Broadway Cast Recording)," has been certified gold by the RIAA making it only the third cast recording to receive gold or greater certification this decade. Additionally, "Waving Through A Window," the hit single from the musical has also received the RIAA gold certification.

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Star Mallory Bechtel Performs 'Only Us' at TED-Ed Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - July 1, 2019


Dear Evan Hansen's current Zoe Murphy, Mallory Bechtel, performs a solo version the ballad 'Only Us' at TED-Ed Weekend!

Meet The Current Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - July 3, 2019


Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, is currently in its third record-smashing year at the Music Box Theatre. Following the success of the Broadway production, a national tour launched soon after, bringing the story across North America. A sit-down production made its way to Toronto earlier this year, and will be followed by a West End production set to debut in October 2019 at the Noel Coward Theatre.

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Welcomes 2019 Jimmy Awards Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2019


This week, the 2019 Jimmy Awards nominees paid a visit to current Evan Hansen and former Jimmys winner, Andrew Barth Feldman, and the whole gang at Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway!

VIDEO: Middle Church Choir Sings 'You Will Be Found' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Honor of Pride Month
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2019


Last year, in honor of Pride Month, the choir at Middle Church of New York performed the empowering song from Dear Evan Hansen, 'You Will Be Found.'

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's First International Evan Sings 'Waving Through a Window'
by Linnae Medeiros - June 6, 2019


It's time to step into the sun because Dear Evan Hansen's first international Evan, Robert Markus, is performing the show's classic song 'Waving Through the Window' in a special acoustic rendition. Check out the full video!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Toronto To Close Early On July 21st
by Alan Henry - May 23, 2019


The Toronto production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, which has recently extended into the fall, will now close early, on July 21st. The production will have played for 20 weeks, including preview performances.

VIDEO: Pentatonix Performs DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 'Waving Through a Window'
by Linnae Medeiros - May 22, 2019


Today is going to be a great day, and here's why: the acclaimed a capella group Pentatonix is performing 'Waving Through a Window' from the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. Check out the full music video!

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Hosts Live Mental Health Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019


The Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and Facebook partnered up for "Today You're You, and That's Enough: A Mental Health Discussion."

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Standby Michael Lee Brown Stars In New Music Video For 'Sincerely, Me'
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019


Broadway standby Michael Lee Brown is literally always at the ready. As the cover for three unique roles in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, he is prepared to play Evan, Jared or Connor on a moment's notice.

Samantha Williams Makes Her Broadway Debut as Alana Beck in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Today
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2019


Dear Samantha Williams, today is going to be a good day and here's why...you're making your Broadway debut!

TV: DEAR EVAN HANSEN'S Alessandro Costantini and Shakura Dickson Take Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - April 29, 2019


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!

Samantha Williams to Take Over from Phoenix Best in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Julie Musbach - April 26, 2019


Dear Evan Hansen has just announced a cast change! Phoenix Best will play her final performance as Alana Beck on Broadway on Sunday, May 5. Samantha Williams will join the cast as Alana Beck on Tuesday, May 7, making her Broadway debut.

Photo Coverage: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - April 26, 2019


Dear Evan Hansen celebrated its 1000th Broadway performance yesterday!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Alessandro Costantini And Shakura Dickson Take Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - April 26, 2019


April 27th is going to be a great day, and here's why: Alessandro Costantini and Shakura Dickson from Toronto's production of Dear Evan Hansen is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for a two-show day! Words fail to describe how excited we are, so be sure to tune in to see these friends on a perfect day!

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Toronto
by Alan Henry - March 29, 2019


The Toronto company of Dear Evan Hansen celebrated their official opening night on March 28th! The cast includes Robert Markus as 'Evan Hansen', Stephanie La Rochelle as 'Zoe Murphy', Jessica Sherman as 'Heidi Hansen', Claire Rankin as 'Cynthia Murphy', Evan Buliung as 'Larry Murphy', Sean Patrick Dolan as 'Connor Murphy', Alessandro Costantini as 'Jared Kleinman', and Shakura Dickson as 'Alana Beck', along with Zachary Noah Piser as the 'Evan' alternate and understudies Erin Breen, Malinda Carroll, Jay Davis, David Jeffery, Laura Mae Nason, Kaitlyn Santa Juana and Josh Strobl.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At The Toronto Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Alan Henry - March 26, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Toronto company of DEAR EVAN HANSEN! The cast includes Robert Markus as 'Evan Hansen', Stephanie La Rochelle as 'Zoe Murphy', Jessica Sherman as 'Heidi Hansen', Claire Rankin as 'Cynthia Murphy', Evan Buliung as 'Larry Murphy', Sean Patrick Dolan as 'Connor Murphy', Alessandro Costantini as 'Jared Kleinman', and Shakura Dickson as 'Alana Beck', along with Zachary Noah Piser as the 'Evan' alternate and understudies Erin Breen, Malinda Carroll, Jay Davis, David Jeffery, Laura Mae Nason, Kaitlyn Santa Juana and Josh Strobl.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Original Cast Recording Receives RIAA Gold Certification
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019


"DEAR EVAN HANSEN (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)," Atlantic Records' GRAMMY-winning companion to the Tony® Award-winning musical, has been certified gold by the RIAA for cumulative unit sales exceeding 500,000. The announcement marks only the third cast recording to receive gold or greater certification this decade, alongside "THE BOOK OF MORMON: ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING" and Atlantic's own GRAMMY® Award-winning "HAMILTON (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)." "DEAR EVAN HANSEN (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)" is available now HERE.

Dear Evan Hansen History

Other Productions of Dear Evan Hansen

2015   Washington, DC (Regional) Arena Stage World Premiere Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2016   Off-Broadway Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2019   Toronto Original Canadian Production
Toronto
2021   West End Original West End Production
West End
2021   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2024   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Dear Evan Hansen - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Steven Levenson
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Greif
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Ben Platt
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Alex Lacamoire
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Benj Pasek
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ben Platt
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Rachel Bay Jones
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2017 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Steven Levenson
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Greif
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Japhy Weideman
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Japhy Weideman
2017 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Alex Lacamoire
2017 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Benj Pasek
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Mike Faist
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ben Platt
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Rachel Bay Jones

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