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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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Bid to Be Mike Faist's Guest at Broadway's DEAR EVAN HANSEN This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2017


Tony Award nominee Mike Faist (Connor Murphy) has announced a CharityBuzz fundraising auction in support of Ohio Artists Gathering. Bidding starts today, November 13, and closes Friday at Noon.

Sarah Paulson and Cheyenne Jackson Visit DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Julie Musbach - November 5, 2017


Sarah Paulson and Cheyenne Jackson are the latest to stop by DEAR EVAN HANSEN to witness the Tony Award-winning musical. The pair popped backstage to say hello to Ben Platt, and judging by the smiles it was no horror story!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Give Away Free Tickets for Fan Appreciation Day!
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2017


Fansens rejoice! Dear Evan Hansen has just announced that it will mark its first year on Broadway with a special thank you to its fans- a totally free performance! Fan Appreciation Day will take place on December 10, 2017, and all you need only enter the Dear Evan Hansen digital lottery before November 5 to become eligible for a pair of tickets.

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trio Platt, Galvin & Trensch Return to the Disco Era in New 'Getaway' Video
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2017


This week, the talented trio of DEAR EVAN HANSEN harken back to the disco era with a new dance video to the tune of Earth Wind and Fire's 'Getaway.'

FOX Buys ADAM & EVA Drama from Marc Platt & DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Steven Levenson
by Caryn Robbins - October 5, 2017


FOX has given a script commitment plus penalty to ADAM & EVA, described as a 'modern-day Adam and Eve' story based on a Dutch television series. The project is from Tony winner Steven Levenson (DEAR EVAN HANSEN) and LA LA LAND producer Marc Platt

DVR Alert: Tony Award Winner Ben Platt Guest Stars on NBC's WILL & GRACE Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 5, 2017


Bringing the best of Broadway to primetime, NBC has cast Tony Award winner and Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt as a guest star on NBC's WILL & GRACE The episode will air tonight, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

Ben Platt Talks Meeting Beyonce & Life After DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Caryn Robbins - October 4, 2017


In a new interview with Variety, actor Ben Platt discusses his upcoming departure from the hit Broadway show DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

Singer Sam Smith Pays A Visit to DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by A.A. Cristi - October 3, 2017


Audience members at tonight's performance of Dear Evan Hansen spotted a familiar face among the crowd this evening.

VIDEO: New Clip! DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Guest Stars as Eric McCormack's Date on WILL & GRACE
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2017


Ben Platt, Tony Award winner and 'Dear Evan Hansen' star, will be guest starring on 'Will & Grace' this Thursday, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. BroadwayWorld has a clip from the episode below!

Ridge Roundup: It's A Family Affair with the Murphys of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2017


The love is real at the Music Box Theatre. Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park play the heads of Murphy family, and offstage they are just as close with their stage children and the rest of the gang at Dear Evan Hansen. The hilarious duo stopped by with Richard Ridge to chat about their tight-knit clan, the road to Broadway, and so much more! Here are some of the things we learned about what it takes to build an onstage family and how Dear Evan Hansen has impacted the heads of the Murphy home.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Gets Festive with Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 25, 2017


Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of DEAR EVEN HANSEN as they record their track, 'Down in Yon Forest.'

Dame Judi Dench is the Shining Star Most Recently Found at DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Julie Musbach - September 17, 2017


Dear Evan Hansen has been overflowing with celebrity visits lately as the world's most famous artists flock to one of Broadway's biggest hits. This time its Dame Judi Dench waving through a window, check out the cast photo below!

Queen Bey'way: Beyonce Makes Dreams Come True at DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2017


Tonight the cast and crew of Dear Evan Hansen got the treat of all treats when Queen Bey herself showed up at the Music Box to take in the Tony Award winning musical.

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Meet the Murphys- Hangin' with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Michael Park & Jennifer Laura Thompson
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 13, 2017


The love is real at the Music Box Theatre. Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park play the heads of Murphy family, but offstage they are just as close with their stage children and the rest of the gang at Dear Evan Hansen. Below, watch as the hilarious duo chats about their tight-knit clan, the road to Broadway, and so much more!

VIDEO: Fans Take the Spotlight in DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 360-Degree Video
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2017


Following up its national tour announcement, Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen has unveiled a new 360 video for 'You Will Be Found' featuring fans from 829 cities across 39 countries. Check it out below - and don't forget to drag and explore!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Will Be Found Next Fall at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2017


Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and Broadway producer Stacey Mindich announced today that the first national touring production of the 2017 Tony Award-winning Best Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' will be part of Center Theatre Group's 2018 - 2019 season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

Anybody Have a Map? DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour to Stop in Denver, Chicago, L.A. and More
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2017


Producer Stacey Mindich has announced that the first national touring production of this year's Best Musical Tony Award-winner Dear Evan Hansen will launch in October 2018 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

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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