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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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VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Welcomes 2018 Jimmy Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2018


Before their big night at the Jimmy Awards, the creatives and company of Dear Evan Hansen invited this year's nominees to a special performance of the show, including an exclusive post-show talkback! See the Jimmy nominees pay a visit to the show below!

Bid Now on 2 VIP Tickets to DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway Including an Exclusive Backstage Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2018


You and a guest will enjoy VIP house seats to Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway.

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 30- Previously On The Tony Awards...
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2018


On our final day of this year's 30 Days of Tony, let's take a quick flashback to last year's big winner, Dear Evan Hansen!

Sky Lakota-Lynch to Make Broadway Debut as DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Next Jared
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2018


BroadwayWorld has just learned that the role of Jared in DEAR EVAN HANSEN will be played by Sky Lakota-Lynch. This will be his Broadway debut. Will Roland will play his final performance on June 10th.

Meet DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Touring Evan, Ben Levi Ross!
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018


BroadwayWorld has just announced that Ben Levi Ross will play Evan in the touring production of Dear Evan Hansen! Meet the newest Evan by checking out some of our favorite past performances of his below!

Ben Levi Ross Will Play Evan in DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018


Ben Levi Ross will be donning the iconic blue polo as Evan Hansen - direct from the Broadway company - in the Tony Award-winning musical's First National Tour, launching in Denver this October. Ross made his Broadway debut in Dear Evan Hansen last fall as a cover for Connor, Jared and Evan at The Music Box Theatre.

VIDEO: Alex Boniello and Taylor Trensch Sing 'Disappear' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018


Alex Boniello has officially joined the cast of Dear Evan Hansen as Connor Murphy! In honor of his first performance last night, a video was released of himself and current Evan Hansen, Taylor Trensch, performing Disappear. Check out the video below!

Alex Boniello Begins Performances in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018


Mike Faist's final performance in Dear Evan Hansen will be Sunday, May 13. Alex Boniello will join the company as Connor Murphy beginning Today, May 15. Additionally, Will Roland will play his final performance as Jared Kleinman on Sunday, June 10. It has yet to be announced who will take over as Jared.

TV: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tributes the Birthday of Irving Berlin with 'God Bless America'
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018


To a rousing ovation, the cast of the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen performed a curtain call tribute in honor of the patriotic song "God Bless America," which this year is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, on the eve of Mr. Berlin's 130th birthday. Dear Evan Hansen is playing on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre which was built by Mr. Berlin and his business partner Sam H. Harris and opened in 1921 to house his famed Music Box Revues.  The Shubert Organization currently owns and operates the Music Box.

Ben Platt and Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Win Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Musical Performance on a Daytime Program
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2018


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards and amongst the nominees was Ben Platt and the cast of Dear Evan Hansen. Senior VP and DTE Exec Producer, David Michaels said, 'I'm glad to see Broadway being recognized with a nomination.'

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Partners With Time And Philosophy For Mental Health Symposium
by Julie Musbach - April 27, 2018


To commemorate Mental Health Month this May, the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will join forces with TIME and the mental health-conscious beauty brand philosophy for You Will Be Found an exclusive event to highlight contemporary mental health issues on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 3:30 PM, it was announced today. The one-day-only event will take place at Meredith's downtown offices and will feature mental-health-focused conversations and a performance from the cast of Dear Evan Hansen.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Continues Partnership with ArtsConnection
by Julie Musbach - April 20, 2018


Producer Stacey Mindich is pleased to announce that Dear Evan Hansen will continue its partnership with ArtsConnection, NYC's leading arts-in-education organization, for a second year, thanks to the funding of producer and owner of San Francisco's Curran theatre, Carole Shorenstein Hays. This ongoing initiative, named 'ART2ART - DEAR EVAN HANSEN,' has brought hundreds of NYC public high school students to see the Tony & Grammy Award-winning musical.

VIDEO: Broadway Kids Jam Releases 'Sincerely, Me' From Dear Evan Hansen
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2018


Broadway Kids Jam has released their new 'Sincerely, Me' cover from the Tony award winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen. This jam features Joshua Turchin (The Pill, TrevorLIVE LA, A Christmas Story the Musical and Paul Luke Bonenfant (School of Rock). Watch the Broadway Kids Jam video here: https://youtu.be/AMhdkhFqMbA

Alex Boniello Joins DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Mike Faist and Will Roland to Play Final Performances
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2018


Mike Faist's final performance in Dear Evan Hansen will be Sunday, May 13. Alex Boniello will join the company as Connor Murphy beginning Tuesday, May 15. Additionally, Will Roland will play his final performance as Jared Kleinman on Sunday, June 10. It has yet to be announced who will take over as Jared.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Virtual Choir Nominated For A Webby Award
by A.A. Cristi - April 4, 2018


It was announced today that Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Social Video in the Arts & Entertainment Category for its impressive 'You Will Be Found' virtual choir. 

Ben Platt and Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Pick Up Daytime Emmy Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2018


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards and amongst the nominees was Ben Platt and the cast of Dear Evan Hansen. Senior VP and DTE Exec Producer, David Michaels said, 'I'm glad to see Broadway being recognized with a nomination.'

VIDEO: Taylor Trensch and Laura Dreyfuss Perform 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Alan Henry - March 21, 2018


Last month, Broadway's new Evan Hansen, Taylor Trensch, officially began his performances in the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen! Trensch took over for Noah Galvin, who most recently played Evan following original star Ben Platt's departure from the show. Check out a video of the star in action below with co-star Laura Dreyfuss!

Who Will Play Evan Hansen in London? A British Actor, Says Producer Stacey Mindich
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2018


Dear Evan Hansen is already a mega-hit in New York City, and it is expected to cross the pond for a West End production soon. But who will play the icon title character in London? It will be a British actor, according to the Daily Mail.

Phoenix Best Joins the Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN March 13
by Stephi Wild - March 5, 2018


It has just been announced that Phoenix Best will be taking over the role of Alana Beck in Dear Evan Hansen beginning Tuesday, March 13. Best replaces original Broadway cast member Kristolyn Lloyd, who plays her final performance on Sunday, March 11.

BWW Review: Taylor Trensch Brings Darker Shades To The Title Character of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Michael Dale - March 3, 2018


One of the great characteristics of live theatre is that, as opposed to film and television, no matter how iconic a performance is, no matter how indelibly attached an actor may seem to a role, there will be other actors playing it.

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh in on DEAR EVAN HANSEN's New Evan, Taylor Trensch; Updating Live!
by Stephi Wild - March 2, 2018


Taylor Trensch's first 'official' performance as Evan in Dear Evan Hansen was Tuesday, February 6, after he performed a few early performances on January 31 at 8 PM, February 1 at 7 PM and February 3 at 2 PM. Trensch took over for Noah Galvin, who replaced Ben Platt last year.

Photo Flash: He's Found! First Look at Broadway's New Evan Hansen, Taylor Trensch
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2018


Earlier this month, Broadway's new Evan Hansen, Taylor Trensch, officially began his performances in the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen! Trensch took over for Noah Galvin, who most recently played Evan following original star Ben Platt's departure from the show.

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
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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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