New Dear Evan Hansen

[Andie717]

Does anyone know which shows Andrew Barth Feldman will (typically) appear in?  Wanting to go this summer, trying to pick the days that are most likely to be with him performing.  

Thanks!

[haterobics]

Telecharge says: "On Tuesday evenings and Wednesday & Saturday matinees, the role of Evan Hansen will be performed by Michael Lee Brown." So, all the rest are Andrew.

[dramamama611]

But note: that may not continue to be the case come summer.    (But a good place to start, I suppose.)

[Miles2Go2]

Saw this Saturday night. I wanted to experience it from closer to the stage. The first time I sat front right mezzanine. This time I sat right orchestra row F. View was great. Did miss the columns on the far right of the stage but nothing significant. It was great being closer. I enjoyed it very much but didn’t feel as emotionally connected especially in the scene proceeding So Big, So Small. Not sure why as both Andrew and Lisa are very connected to their characters. I am pretty sure some dialogue was changed.

 

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As I recall when I saw it the first time, it is made more explicit that Evan broke his arm trying to kill himself. I seem to recall his mom actually saying something to that effect in the scene preceding So Big... It felt much more vague Saturday night. Maybe I’m just misremembering? All I know is last time that scene left me in a puddle of tears and it didn’t do it for me Saturday night. Although when I thanked her at stage door for her performance and started to explain that I was an Evan when I was in high school and had planned to continue to thank her for portraying the mother of all those Evans that are out there but I couldn’t finish because I started choking up and Lisa seemed to choke up as well and said she understood and indicated I didn’t have to finish. She was great in the show - shedding real tears more than once. Everyone came out except for Andrew and Jennifer. 

Andrew is great in the show. He has those Evan-Isms which I think of as Pratt-Isms. He’s not as strong a singer as Pratt, but he acts the role very well. And the vulnerability in his singing matches the character.  But he also finds ways to add his own nuance to the role. 

Glad I saw it again, but don’t feel need to see it a third time. 

[SherrieByTheSea]

I’m going to be breaking my bank for tickets but it’s my daughters first Broadway show. I’m seeing OL C1-5 and OL H 1-5 are both available.

Is row C too close and will some things be missed? Would row H five better overall view and still be able too easily see expressions?

I’m on my mobile and can’t get the regular seat view to show

[Wick3]

Miles2Go2 said: "Saw this Saturday night. I wanted to experience it from closer to the stage. The first time I sat front right. mezzanine. This time I sat front row orchestra row F. View was great. Did miss the columns on the far right of the stage but nothing significant. It was great being closer. I enjoyed it very much but didn’t feel as emotionally connected especially in the scene proceeding Do Big, So Small. Not sure why as both Andrew and Lisa are very connected to their characters. I am pretty sure some dialogue was changed.

 

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As I recall when I saw it the first time, it is made more explicit that Evanson broke his arm trying to kill himself. I seem to recall his mom actually saying something to that effect. It felt much more vague Saturday night. Maybe I’m just misremembering? All I know is last time that scene left me in a puddle of tears and it didn’t do it for me Saturday night. Although when I thanked her atstage door for her performance and started to explain that I was an Evan when I was in high school and had planned to continue to thank her for portraying the mother of all those Evans that are out there but I couldn’t finish because I started choking up and she seemed to choke up as well and said she understood and indicated I didn’t have to finish. She was great in the showcase- shedding real tears more than once.Everyone came out except for Andrew and Jennifer.

Andrew is great in the show. He has those Evan-Isms which I think of as Pratt-Isms. He’s not as strong a singer as Pratt, but he acts the role very well. And the vulnerability in his singing matches the character.But he also finds ways to add his own nuance to the role.

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I've seen the show 8 times sitting all over the theater (in front row center mezz three times, last row side mezz once, 5th row center orch once , standing room twice, 4th row side orch once) and was always most emotional when sitting in center front mezz. Not sure why. Don't get me wrong --- sitting in center orch 5th row was a treat and certainly a great experience (I still got teary eyed but I wasn't as moved as when I was sitting in center mezz front row.)

I don't think row C is too close. Those seats are great especially for the song "For Forever".

[bwaylistener]

SherrieByTheSea said: "I’m going to be breaking my bank for tickets but it’s my daughters first Broadway show. I’m seeing OL C1-5 and OL H 1-5 are both available.

Is row C too close and will some things be missed? Would row H five better overall view and still be able too easily see expressions?

I’m on my mobile and can’t get the regular seat view to show "

Row C will be amazing. I have seen the show numerous times from all over and I definitely prefer being close. You can really see even subtle facial expressions that make me feel more immersed in the emotion of everything. True you might not be able to see some of the stage projections as well, but in my opinion this show is more about the emotions and you get a more intimate experience up close. Enjoy!

[broadwayghost1]

I haven't seen any reviews about Andrew Barth Feldman. Has anyone seen him perform?

[Dkinny23]

I would suggest for sure being up close - orchestra row C will be perfect. As everyone here has said, it’s more about the emotions that the characters have than the set - and being able to see every last twitch and tear that the actors has is amazing for this show especially.

I saw Andrew the other day - my comparisons are to Ben Platt and Noah Galvin. I thought Andrew did a great job. He has a wonderful voice and his acting is great. I felt his performance was a little different than Ben and Noah - though I was specifically there to observe for differences so this may be stuff that most people don’t fully realize or capture, especially if they are seeing it for the first time. But overall I thought his version of Evan Hansen was the most “normal kid with some quirks” as oppsoed to Ben and Noah who has a few more of the quirks and ticks that are so a part of the character. Andrew obviously has some of the ticks but it overall seemed a little less and the way he spoke was slightly more “normal” compared to Ben or Noah. That being said, I don’t think it was necessarily a bad thing, just felt a little different to me. All in all, for a 17 year old kid, he did fantastic though and I think worth seeing. ...do have to mention though, I think some of the line delivery for some of the supporting actors wasn’t great - but again I was comparing to the original cast so just differences in styles I guess

[Annette170]

Wick3 said: "Miles2Go2 said: "Saw this Saturday night. I wanted to experience it from closer to the stage. The first time I sat front right. mezzanine. This time I sat front row orchestra row F. View was great. Did miss the columns on the far right of the stage but nothing significant. It was great being closer. I enjoyed it very much but didn’t feel as emotionally connected especially in the scene proceeding Do Big, So Small. Not sure why as both Andrew and Lisa are very connected to their characters. I am pretty sure some dialogue was changed.

 

Click Here To Toggle Spoiler Content

As I recall when I saw it the first time, it is made more explicit that Evanson broke his arm trying to kill himself. I seem to recall his mom actually saying something to that effect. It felt much more vague Saturday night. Maybe I’m just misremembering? All I know is last time that scene left me in a puddle of tears and it didn’t do it for me Saturday night. Although when I thanked her atstage door for her performance and started to explain that I was an Evan when I was in high school and had planned to continue to thank her for portraying the mother of all those Evans that are out there but I couldn’t finish because I started choking up and she seemed to choke up as well and said she understood and indicated I didn’t have to finish. She was great in the showcase- shedding real tears more than once.Everyone came out except for Andrew and Jennifer.

Andrew is great in the show. He has those Evan-Isms which I think of as Pratt-Isms. He’s not as strong a singer as Pratt, but he acts the role very well. And the vulnerability in his singing matches the character.But he also finds ways to add his own nuance to the role.

"

I've seen the show 8 times sitting all over the theater (in front row center mezz three times, last row side mezz once, 5th row center orch once , standing room twice, 4th row side orch once)and was always most emotional when sitting in center front mezz. Not sure why. Don't get me wrong --- sitting in center orch 5th row was a treat and certainly a great experience (I still got teary eyed but I wasn't as moved as when I was sitting in center mezz front row.)

I don't think row C is too close. Those seats are great especially for the song "For Forever"."

Fromt row center mezz is how I saw this show and loved my view. I actually prefer seeing lots of shows from front center mezz. Will see Be More Chill soon in those exact seats. 

I saw Dear Evan Hansen with Taylor as Evan and he was amazing. I would like to see the knee kid but I don’t want to compare him to taylor (I think I will). Something about Taylor in this part. His portrayal was believable and I connected immediately with his inner struggle. Great show. Glad it has been successful. 

[Jordan Catalano]

I saw this with Feldman and man, was I underwhelmed. I had just seen it with Michael Lee Brown a few weeks earlier and was really blown away with his performance. Feldman on the other hand left me feeling absolutely nothing for Evan and I walked out just kind of shaking my head.

[BroadwayRox3588]

New Dear Evan Hansen? Did something happen to the old show?

[Eliza2]

I haven't seen Andrew in the show, but when he was announced I like the idea of actually having a teenager play Evan.

However, today I saw the new press photos and I was really taken aback by just how young he looks compared to the rest of the cast that plays the other "teenagers" in the show. Hopefully it's just the photography and doesn't seem as jarring on stage.

[YoungSally]

I saw it last Thursday and thought he was amazing. While someone older might be a stronger singer...his acting is amazing....I simply don't see how a performance by an older person could be as affecting.

He looks young...but Zoe is also a teen.  The other "teens" read young - particularly Alana - so I don't see it as a problem.  I hope he opts to continue the role for a year or more.