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Dear Evan Hansen 2016

Run Time:
Two hours, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: May 1, 2016
Closing: May 29, 2016

Dear Evan Hansen - 2016 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Second Stage Theatre
307 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue) New York, NY

All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. To his peers, to the girl he loves, sometimes even to his own mother. But that was before he wrote the letter - that led to the incident- that started the lie - that ignited a movement - that inspired a community - and changed Evan's status from the ultimate outsider into the somebody everyone wants to know. But how long can Evan keep his secret? And at what price?

Dear Evan Hansen is the original new musical making its New York premiere this spring at Second Stage Theatre, following a sold-out run in Washington, D.C., where The New York Times hailed it as "entertainingly smart and radiating charm, wit and humor." The musical unites the award-winning creators behind some of Second Stage's most celebrated productions. A brand new score features the talents of the Tony-nominated composing team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (A Christmas Story, Dogfight and NBC's "Smash"). Directed by three-time Tony nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal, Grey Gardens) and written by Steven Levenson (Showtime's "Masters of Sex").

A tribute to the outsider in us all, Dear Evan Hansen is about someone you know, maybe even someone you are, but more than anything, it's about discovering the person we all long to be - ourselves.


Dear Evan Hansen - 2016 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Breaking News: Pasek & Paul's Hit Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Open on Broadway This Fall!
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016


Producer Stacey Mindich has announced today that the new musical Dear Evan Hansen will begin performances on Broadway in November 2016 at a Shubert theater to-be-announced.

TWITTER WATCH: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Celebrates Wins at Obie and Helen Hayes Awards
by Michael Dale - May 24, 2016


Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Ben Platt celebrate on social media.

Rialto Chatter: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Headed to Broadway Next
by Robert Diamond - May 14, 2016


Second Stage Theatre's critically acclaimed musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, is currently enjoying a sold out run that comes to an Off-Broadway end on Sunday, May 29th. The show has been rumored for a transfer since it opened to rave reviews, a move confirmed today by the show's lead producer Stacey Mindich, speaking today at a Syracuse University graduation ceremony. 

TV: Evan Hansen Has Arrived! Go Inside Second Stage's Starry Opening Night
by Randy Rainbow - May 14, 2016


BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night and we're taking inside the celebration below!

Second Stage Theatre Sets DEAR EVAN HANSEN Benefit Performance
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016


Second Stage Theatre's critically acclaimed musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, will add one performance on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm to its completely sold out run.  Tickets for this special benefit performance are $500.  All proceeds will fund Second Stage Theatre's educational initiatives, including free student matinees and internships.  The limited run of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will conclude on Sunday, May 29th.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Extends Off-Broadway Run at Second Stage Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2016


Benj Pasek & Justin Pau's new musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will be sticking around the New York theatre scene for a bit longer.

Photo Coverage: Ben Platt and the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Company Celebrate Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - May 2, 2016


Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey MindichProductions, just last night opened the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen, featuring Ben Platt as the title character. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid (Marks, Washington Post) DC cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett (Larry) and Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana) complete the company.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for Second Stage's DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Jennifer Broski - May 2, 2016


Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey MindichProductions, just last night opened the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen, featuring Ben Platt as the title character. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid (Marks, Washington Post) DC cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett (Larry) and Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana) complete the company.

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Opens at Second Stage Theatre- All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2016


Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, a Breathtakingly Emotional And Daring Original Musical
by Michael Dale - May 2, 2016


Composer/lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and bookwriter Steven Levenson's tale of social anxiety and social media.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sets Mobile Rush Policy for Off-Broadway Run
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016


Today, Second Stage Theatre announced its partnership with TodayTix, the free mobile app that provides on-demand access to the best last-minute theater tickets, to launch a rush ticketing platform offering $30 tickets for the new musical Dear Evan Hansen beginning on the production's first preview Saturday, March 26.

TV: Who Is Evan Hansen? The Company of Pasek & Paul's New Musical Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - March 17, 2016


Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey Mindich Productions, will soon present the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The company will include several performers who appeared in the World Premiere production at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, featuring Ben Platt as the title character, Evan Hansen, in a performance that was called 'extraordinary, bordering on heroic' by Peter Marks in the Washington Post. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid' (Marks, Washington Post) cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett (Larry) and Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana) complete the company. The cast just met the press yesterday and you can meet the cast below!

Photo Coverage: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Arrives in NYC- Meet the Full Company!
by Walter McBride - March 17, 2016


Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey Mindich Productions, will soon present the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The company will include several performers who appeared in the World Premiere production at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, featuring Ben Platt as the title character, Evan Hansen, in a performance that was called 'extraordinary, bordering on heroic' by Peter Marks in the Washington Post. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid' (Marks, Washington Post) cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett (Larry) and Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana) complete the company. The cast just met the press yesterday and you can check out complete coverage from the event below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of Second Stage's DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Walter McBride - March 16, 2016


Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey Mindich Productions, will soon present the new musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN. The company will include several performers who appeared in the World Premiere production at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, featuring Ben Platt as the title character, Evan Hansen, in a performance that was called 'extraordinary, bordering on heroic' by Peter Marks in the Washington Post. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid' (Marks, Washington Post) cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett (Larry) and Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana) complete the company. The cast just met the press today and you can check out a sneak peek from the special day below. Check back later for complete coverage!

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 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Rachel Bay Jones
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Ben Platt
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Projection Design Peter Nigrini
2016 Best New Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Off-Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Rachel Bay Jones
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Benj Pasek
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Justin Paul
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Peter Nigrini
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ben Platt
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ben Platt
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) Steven Levenson
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Greif
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) Justin Paul
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) Benj Pasek
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) Peter Nigrini

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