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Dear Evan Hansen is coming to Grand Rapids’ DeVos Performance Hall May 3 – 8. In advance of the start of performances, the production announced today that it will host a digital ticket lottery offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance.

High school is a different world from what many of us experienced growing up. Now, social media is an integral part of life and that fact is evident from the scrolling feeds presented on the hanging panels of the Dear Evan Hansen set. The story of a community coping with the suicide of a teenage boy took Broadway by storm when it premiered in 2016. It helped people feel seen and connected in a time when suicide and hopelessness run rampant in our society.

Tickets to Wharton Center’s premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN are on sale now through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online

Broadway In Chicago has announced return engagements this year of two hit musicals: Dear Evan Hansen, the winner of Six Tony Awards including Best Musical and Grammy Award for best musical theater album, and the dazzling musical inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia.

FUNNY GIRL opened last night, Sunday, April 24 at the August Wilson Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the star-studded red carpet arrivals. Check out the photos below of the stars who came to see the show!

The Peace Center announced today the 2022-2023 Peace Broadway Season. Bookended by the return of two blockbuster musicals –– Dear Evan Hansen and Wicked –– the upcoming season features an astounding collection of phenomenal titles.

In two weeks, Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen comes Overture Center for eight performances in Overture Hall, starting Tuesday, May 10 and running through Sunday, May 15.

Devin Lewis is an actor and music producer. He has appeared in national touring production of Newsies as well as other productions such as Kiss Me Kate, Light in the Piazza, and more! Devin also produces his own music that can be found on all music streaming platforms!

The event will honor Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane (Tony Award-Winning Founders of BroadwayHD), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Tony Award-Nominated Actor) & Tom Costanzo, and Schele Williams (Director, Author) for their commitment to expanding access to the arts and for ensuring that young people see their stories represented.

Second Stage Theater has announced that Deeksha Gaur has joined the Company’s Board of Directors as a Trustee. Additionally, the Board is announcing the appointment of Janet Lynne Knopf, who joined the Board as a Trustee during the pandemic shutdown.

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

​​​​​​​Curtain Up!, an annual Berklee College of Music event showcasing new musical theater songs written, orchestrated, and performed by students, will take place at the Berklee Performance Center on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m.

The American Theatre Guild has unveiled its 2022–2023 Season for the Stranahan Theater. The BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES will include the following touring productions: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, TOOTSIE, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, DISNEY’S THE LION KING, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

The full producing team has been revealed for the Broadway production of A Strange Loop! Big names on the list include RuPaul, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Billy Porter, Alan Cumming, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and many others.

Ucross's spring session is in full swing. From February 7 through June 3, 56 artists from a variety of disciplines will be in residence at the historic 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming. 

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award Nominee Manoel Felciano will join the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as Larry Murphy, beginning Saturday, April 30. Ivan Hernandez is set to play his final performance on April 29.

El concierto será el 16 de mayo en el Teatro Lara.

Ucross, the prestigious artist residency program in northern Wyoming, ushered in a new era of leadership this month. On April 1, William (Bill) Belcher took the helm as president, and he has appointed Vickie Abbott as managing director. Ensuring a smooth transition, former Ucross president Sharon Dynak will continue with the organization part-time as a creative advisor.

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 Broadway Series titles. Flying in to start the season is Mary Poppins followed by the theatre's August production of The Who's Tommy. In October, Man of LaMancha returns to the Algonquin Stage.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the 2022-2023 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series. The touring Broadway shows coming to Pittsburgh this season include Frozen, Hadestown, Hairspray, Jagged Little Pill, Beetlejuice, Six, and Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. Find out when each show is placing and how to get tickets!