Danny Sharron

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Overture Center

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.

Talia Simone Robinson Takes Over As Zoe Murphy in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Beginning Tonight

Tonight, May 3, Talia Simone Robinson will become the first Black actor to play Zoe Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway full-time. Previously Zoe/Alana understudy, Robinson succeeds Gabriella Carruba, who played the role until May 1.

$25 Lottery Announced for DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Grand Rapids' DeVos Performance Hall

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.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is Coming to the Wharton Center

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

The Madison Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes to Overture Hall in May

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.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces $25 Digital Lottery For Every Performance At PPAC

Dear Evan Hansen comes to Providence's Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), April 5 – 10, 2022.  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.

Photos: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Ben Levi Ross in DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Ben Levi Ross was welcomed back to the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on March 22, where he re-joined the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as 'Evan Hansen.' Ross made his Broadway debut as a cover in Dear Evan Hansen in 2017, and went on to star as the original Evan in the first North American Tour.

Ben Levi Ross Returns to DEAR EVAN HANSEN Beginning Tomorrow For Eight Weeks Only

Ben Levi Ross will be welcomed back to the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) this Tuesday, March 22, where he will re-join the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as ‘Evan Hansen.’

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces Digital Lottery For Schenectady

Dear Evan Hansen comes to Schenectady's Proctors Tuesday, March 22-Sunday, March 27. 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. 

Hippodrome Announces Ticket Lottery for DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Dear Evan Hansen is coming to Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Tuesday, March 15 – Sunday, March 20, 2022. 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.

Single Tickets For DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Overture Go On Sale Today

Individual tickets for the Madison premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will go on sale Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m.

The Bushnell To Present National Tour Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN

The Bushnell announced today that tickets are on sale now for the Hartford premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, scheduled to run March 29 through April 3.

PPAC Receives Olivier Award for Best New Musical for Co-Producing DEAR EVAN HANSEN

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced that PPAC has received the 2020 Olivier Award for Best New Musical for Dear Evan Hansen. The 2020 Olivier Award winners were announced during an awards ceremony on October 25, 2020; PPAC received the physical Olivier Award this past week. 

Zachary Noah Piser Will Take Over Title Role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More New Casting For 2022

This spring, the show will welcome back Ben Levi Ross, who earned critical acclaim when he originated the role of 'Evan Hansen' on the first North American tour after understudying the role on Broadway. Zachary Noah Piser, who has been part of the Dear Evan Hansen family since March 2019 and is currently the 'Evan' alternate on Broadway, will then become the first Asian American actor to step into the role full-time.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Make Miami Premiere in February

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will make its anticipated Miami premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from February 15-20, 2022. Miami-born actor, Stephen Christopher Anthony, leads the North American Tour cast in the title role.

The Empire State Building Will Light Up Blue to Celebrate DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Return To Broadway

Dear Evan Hansen returns to Broadway tomorrow, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 W 45th Street). The production will be the final Broadway show to make its return this year. 

DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Sale September 24 At Kravis Center

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced today that the Kravis On Broadway individual tickets for the West Palm Beach premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will go on sale September 24 at 10 am.

Local Scholarship Winners Announced in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Essay Challenge

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Marcus Performing Arts Center and Overture Center for the Arts, in partnership with Rogers Behavioral Health, have announced the five Wisconsin students awarded with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the Dear Evan Hansen “You Will Be Found” College Essay Writing Challenge.

The Drama League Announces 2021-2022 Directing Fellowships and Residencies

The Drama League has announced the recipients of the 2021-2022 Drama League Directing Fellowship and Residencies, part of the umbrella of programs known as the Directors Project. Each recipient will receive financial and career development support, skill-honing workshops, and production opportunities at theaters across the country.

Blumenthal Performing Arts & Linda Beck Education Fund Partner for 'You Will Be Found' College Essay Writing Challenge

Blumenthal Performing Arts and the Linda Beck Education Fund are partnering to provide one regional $2,000 scholarship and one regional $1,500 scholarship to students in the Charlotte area as part of the recently announced national Dear Evan Hansen 'You Will Be Found' College Essay Writing Challenge.