Dear Evan Hansen has been a long-awaited show for this reviewer and it did not disappoint. The show was inspired by the true story of Benj Pasek, the show's lyricist, who, after a high school classmate died of a drug overdose, witnessed classmates tell false stories of being part of the deceased student's life.
Since its debut, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has rocked the musical world with its impactful message and incredible score. We wanted to know more about its inner workings and how the latest cast for the national tour takes on this powerhouse show.
Dear Evan Hansen is an award-winning show that explores deep, dark themes and intricate relationships which I’ve never seen so well-defined on a musical stage. The new National Tour’s performances felt raw, real, and powerful. While the script has brief moments of comedy to balance the dark with light, it never takes away from the beautiful story arc and will give you, as our beloved Gen-Z says, “All the feels.”
Dear Evan Hansen, today is going to be a good day and here's why: you're in New Orleans now. After the incident with the Hard Rock Hotel closed down the Saenger Theatre, New Orleans theatergoers were concerned about the state of the upcoming season. With a relocation to the Mahalia Jackson theater, Dear Evan Hansen made it to the Crescent City after all, and it is not a show you will want to miss.
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!
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!
The 60th Season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival opened last night with Much Ado About Nothing, but there was definitely something special happening in this gorgeous town. BWW was on hand for all the festivities, and we are thrilled to bring our readers photos from opening night.