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Newcomer Sam Tutty To Lead DEAR EVAN HANSEN West End; Additional Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2019

The West End premiere of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen has found its Evan!

BWW Review: Profound and Poignant, DEAR EVAN HANSEN Takes Hold of Nashville's Collective Heart at TPAC
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 11, 2019

Profoundly moving and endlessly poignant a?' yet somehow laugh out loud funny at times it is most unexpected a?' Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical that sharply reflects society's fascination with popularity and a?oefitting ina?? with a decidedly contemporary flavor, has settled into Andrew Jackson Hall at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center for an eight-performance run that heralds the start of the 2019-20 Broadway at TPAC series. And judging from the audience's response on opening night (along with the extended standing ovation that greeted the show's eight-member cast at the end of their performance), it's a particularly auspicious start to what promises to be a particularly impressive season.

VIDEO: Luke Islam Sings 'Never Enough' From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN on AGT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 11, 2019

America's Got Talent contestant Luke Islam took to the stage during last night's live show to perform 'Never Enough' from The Greatest Showman! The 12-year-old singer has dreams of being a Broadway performer and previously sang 'She Used To Be Mine' from Waitress and 'You Will Be Found' from Dear Evan Hansen

DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Sale Next Week At Dallas Summer Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019

Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) announced today that individual tickets for the Dallas premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale to the general public Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. Due to unprecedented demand and a high number of Dallas Summer Musicals subscribers, tickets are expected to sell quickly.

Broadway In Austin Announces DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2019

Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts has experienced new levels of demand for tickets during the 2019-2020 Broadway in Austin season, including the Austin premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, playing Bass Concert Hall December 10 a?" 15, 2019. Due to this unprecedented demand, tickets are extremely limited and are expected to sell quickly during a pre-sale Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10 a.m.

BC/EFA Announces Early Bidding For Auction Packages For The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019

Get a jump start on your ultimate theatrical treasure hunt as early bidding opens today on dozens of auction items for the 33rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is Heading to New York Comic Con
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2019

Dear Evan Hansen is heading to New York Comic-Con. The Tony winning Broadway musical was announced for an event featuring current cast members and the creative team.

BWW Interview: Anthony Focuses on role, Cartoon Network as He Takes Lead in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Paul Batterson - Sep 3, 2019

When Stephen Christopher Anthony first saw the show DEAR EVAN HANSEN, he marveled at the performance of Benjamin Platt, his former cast mate in THE BOOK OF MORMON, in the title role. Platt went on to win the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his portrayal of Hansen.

Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, and More to Perform at The American Theatre Wing's Gala Honoring Jonathan Larson
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2019

The American Theatre Wing announces performers for their annual Gala, celebrating the legacy of Jonathan Larson and the Larson family, dubbed a?oeSay YES to Artists Gala.a??

VIDEO: Watch Aladdin and Jasmine Duet 'Desert Moon' in Deleted Scene from Live-Action ALADDIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 27, 2019

Disney Movies shared an unreleased song from Disney's live-action Aladdin. The duet, titled 'Desert Moon,' was released alongside a deleted scene from the film showing Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and Jasmine (Naomi Scott) singing the ballad as it would've looked had it made it to theaters.

BWW Review: DOGFIGHT at Riksscenen, Oslo - Outstanding Musical With Tender And Heartfelt Performances
by Christian Ranke - Aug 26, 2019

DOGFIGHT is a marvelous show. This intimate, carefully written musical had its Scandinavian Premiere on Monday night at Riksscenen in Oslo. It shows what musical theatre really can be in its truest form. You don't need huge scenery and big effects. It all depends on great material, strong performers and an inventive creative team. And this is indeed masterfully performed by a very strong ensemble.

Exclusive Video: Regina Belle And Norm Lewis Sing 'A Whole New World' At D23's A Musical Celebration of ALADDIN
by Alan Henry - Aug 26, 2019

Check out the surprise appearance from legendary GRAMMY Award-winning singer Regina Belle who closed the show with a final performance of “A Whole New World” with Norm Lewis (“Scandal,” “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway) in the video below!

BWW Review: DOGFIGHT, Southwark Playhouse
by Fiona Scott - Aug 22, 2019

Before Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman came Dogfight, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's 2012 off-Broadway musical. It tells the story of a group of marines' last night of debauchery in San Francisco before being shipped out to war in 1963. This gritty story of love and deception has been revived as part of the British Theatre Academy's 2019 summer season at Southwark Playhouse.

Tickets For NOLA Premiere Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Sale Next Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2019

Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans announced today that individual tickets for the New Orleans premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, Dear Evan Hansen is part of the Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans 2019-2020 season.

Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, Jared Goldsmith and Phoebe Koyabe Join DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway; Plus Tour Cast Changes!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019

Dear Evan Hansen producer Stacey Mindich has announced several casting changes for the Broadway and North American touring productions of the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen.

Disney In Early Talks For Live Action ALADDIN Sequel RETURN OF JAFAR
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019

The success of the billion-dollar worldwide hit live-action remake of Disney's Aladdin has the company considering a possible follow-up.

Tickets On Sale for DEAR EVAN HANSEN 8/26
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019

The Fabulous Fox Theatre announced today that individual tickets for the St. Louis premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Monday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Fox Box Office, by calling 314-534-1111 or online at metrotix.com.

BWW Album Review: Ramin Karimloo's FROM NOW ON is a Love Letter to the Modern Musical Canon
by David Clarke - Aug 12, 2019

Ramin Karimloo's FROM NOW ON is a gorgeous love letter to his a?oebroadgrassa?? music. The album is a collection of 12 songs that are sure to get toes tapping while listeners thrill at hearing Karimloo sing some of the best known hits from the contemporary musical repertoire.

Tickets For The Milwaukee Premiere Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Go On Sale August 16
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019

Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee announced today that individual tickets for the Milwaukee premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will go on sale Friday, August 16 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are available at Marcus Performing Arts Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org.

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Reminds Us We Are Not Alone at The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts
by Evann Normandin - Aug 11, 2019

The phenomenon that got its start in DC at the Arena Stage in 2015 has come home to DC for a five week, sold out run at the Kennedy Center. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the story of an anxious young man desperate to fit in, and the powerful musical is opening the conversation to a wider audience as it launches a 50-city national tour of the United States, with international productions in Toronto and, next year, London. In an age when it's easy to feel increasingly disconnected, the revolutionary DEAR EVAN HANSEN reminds us in myriad, potent ways that we are not alone.

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