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Steven Levenson
Steven Levenson's plays include The Unavoidable Disappearance Of Tom Durnin (Roundabout Theatre Company, Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Memorial Playwriting Award), Core Values (Ars Nova, Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Play), The Language of Trees (Roundabout), Seven Minutes In Heaven (Colt Coeur; Emerging America Festival/Huntington Theater Company), and the book for Dear Evan Hansen, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Second Stage, OBIE Award for Musical Theatre, Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book and Best Off-Broadway Musical, Drama League Nomination for Best Musical; Arena Stage, Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical). His play, If I Forget, premiered at Roundabout in Spring, 2017.
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BIO
Steven Levenson's plays include The Unavoidable Disappearance Of Tom Durnin (Roundabout Theatre Company, Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Memorial Playwriting Award), Core Values (Ars Nova, Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Play), The Language of Trees (Roundabout), Seven Minutes In Heaven (Colt Coeur; Emerging America Festival/Huntington Theater Company), and the book for Dear Evan Hansen, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Second Stage, OBIE Award for Musical Theatre, Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book and Best Off-Broadway Musical, Drama League Nomination for Best Musical; Arena Stage, Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical).
His play, If I Forget, premiered at Roundabout in Spring, 2017. His plays are published by Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts. A graduate of Brown University and former Artist in Residence at Ars Nova, he has received new play commissions from Roundabout, Lincoln Center, MCC, and Ars Nova.
Currently a writer and producer on Showtime's Masters Of Sex, he is a founding member of Colt Coeur and an alumnus of MCC's Playwrights Coalition and Ars Nova's Play Group.
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Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical
Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Play
Steven Levenson, If I Forget
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Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical
Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)
Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play
Steven Levenson, Core Values
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - John Gassner Award
Steven Levenson, The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin
Videos
Video: Cygnet Theatre Shares DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Ahead of San Diego Run
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-12 07:03:04
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sitzprobe Shared by Cygnet Theatre in San Diego
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-05 17:45:25
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Farmers Alley Theatre Shares 'Good For You' Clip
by Michael Major - 2026-07-30 11:04:28
Video: Watch 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2026-07-07 11:49:47
Video: 'Waving Through A Window' Rehearsal to Stage Preview | The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2026-06-25 12:44:41
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Debuts for The Phoenix Theatre Company Production
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-12 21:01:00
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Released for Arden Theatre Production Running Through July 5
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-07 12:06:48
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN In Rehearsal At Pioneer Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-10-13 23:00:31
Video: Watch Lauren Patten Sing 'One Song Glory' From RENT at MCC MISCAST24
by Michael Major - 2025-01-27 15:11:29
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Fabisch
by Michael Major - 2025-01-09 14:01:04
Video: First Look At 2024/2025 DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-13 10:18:56
News
Noticias de la semana: El regreso de GLEE, el estreno de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN y el elenco de WARRIORS
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
Disney+ da luz verde al regreso del fenómeno televisivo musical, la Gran Vía y Barcelona reciben títulos de peso y Lin-Manuel Miranda sacude la escena neoyorquina.
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
Disney+ da luz verde al regreso del fenómeno televisivo musical, la Gran Vía y Barcelona reciben títulos de peso y Lin-Manuel Miranda sacude la escena neoyorquina.
TV: Disfruta de un fragmento de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN
by Sandra Arias Muñoz - Oct 22, 2026
Podrás ver los números musicales 'Nadie Puede Verme' y 'Te encontrarán' interpretados en directo por el elenco en el Teatro Rialto
by Sandra Arias Muñoz - Oct 22, 2026
Podrás ver los números musicales 'Nadie Puede Verme' y 'Te encontrarán' interpretados en directo por el elenco en el Teatro Rialto
PHOTOS: Primer vistazo de la adaptación española de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN
by Sandra Arias Muñoz - Oct 22, 2026
El musical calienta motores para su estreno el próximo 23 de octubre en el Teatro Rialto.
by Sandra Arias Muñoz - Oct 22, 2026
El musical calienta motores para su estreno el próximo 23 de octubre en el Teatro Rialto.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Rehearsals at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre shared rehearsal footage of Tyler Donovan McCall performing 'Waving Through a Window' ahead of DEAR EVAN HANSEN's upcoming regional premiere run this fall.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre shared rehearsal footage of Tyler Donovan McCall performing 'Waving Through a Window' ahead of DEAR EVAN HANSEN's upcoming regional premiere run this fall.
QUERIDO EVAN regresa a Buenos Aires con Silvia Luchetti en el reparto
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 13, 2026
El musical regresa al Teatro Metropolitan en enero con un elenco renovado y la aclamada vuelta a los escenarios argentinos de Silvia Luchetti.
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 13, 2026
El musical regresa al Teatro Metropolitan en enero con un elenco renovado y la aclamada vuelta a los escenarios argentinos de Silvia Luchetti.
Hugh Dancy, Justin Bartha and More to Join 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway has revealed its initial cast and creative team for the annual one-night-only benefit, returning to Broadway's Todd Haimes Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway has revealed its initial cast and creative team for the annual one-night-only benefit, returning to Broadway's Todd Haimes Theatre.
Photos: First Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN released photos from its run, featuring a cast including Ryan Norton as Evan and Jenn Gambatese as Cynthia.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN released photos from its run, featuring a cast including Ryan Norton as Evan and Jenn Gambatese as Cynthia.
Full Cast Set for DEAR EVAN HANSEN at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment revealed the full cast for the Southern California regional theatre premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment revealed the full cast for the Southern California regional theatre premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
Interview: Joe Serafini On Playing Evan Hansen at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2026
oe Serafini discusses playing the title role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater, a full-circle moment five years after his HSMTMTS character joked about the show's rights, running through October 25, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2026
oe Serafini discusses playing the title role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater, a full-circle moment five years after his HSMTMTS character joked about the show's rights, running through October 25, 2026.
Donna Vivino, Jenn Gambatese and More to Star in DEAR EVAN HANSEN at WPPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present the Tony Award-winning musical with a cast featuring Broadway veterans Donna Vivino, Jenn Gambatese, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present the Tony Award-winning musical with a cast featuring Broadway veterans Donna Vivino, Jenn Gambatese, and more.
Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026
See production photos of Joe Serafini and the cast of Dear Evan Hansen at the John W. Engeman Theater, where the Tony Award-winning musical is now running through October 25.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026
See production photos of Joe Serafini and the cast of Dear Evan Hansen at the John W. Engeman Theater, where the Tony Award-winning musical is now running through October 25.
Video: Cygnet Theatre Shares DEAR EVAN HANSEN Trailer Ahead of San Diego Run
by Rachel Stone - Sep 12, 2026
Cygnet Theatre posted a trailer for its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, giving audiences a preview of the musical ahead of its run at the Joseph Clayes III Theater.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 12, 2026
Cygnet Theatre posted a trailer for its production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, giving audiences a preview of the musical ahead of its run at the Joseph Clayes III Theater.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to be Presented at Baldwin Wallace University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Baldwin Wallace University will be among the first universities granted rights to produce Dear Evan Hansen, running for dates in November at the Kleist Center for Art & Drama.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Baldwin Wallace University will be among the first universities granted rights to produce Dear Evan Hansen, running for dates in November at the Kleist Center for Art & Drama.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cygnet Theatre Featured on FOX5
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2026
Cygnet Theatre's DEAR EVAN HANSEN got a local news spotlight, with director Blake McCarty and actor Aiden Meyndert discussing the production ahead of its San Diego run.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2026
Cygnet Theatre's DEAR EVAN HANSEN got a local news spotlight, with director Blake McCarty and actor Aiden Meyndert discussing the production ahead of its San Diego run.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sitzprobe Shared by Cygnet Theatre in San Diego
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026
Cygnet Theatre posted sitzprobe footage from its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, giving an early listen to the band and cast ahead of the show's San Diego run.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026
Cygnet Theatre posted sitzprobe footage from its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, giving an early listen to the band and cast ahead of the show's San Diego run.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cast of Dear Evan Hansen in rehearsal at the John W. Engeman Theater. The production, starring Joe Serafini as Evan Hansen, begins performances September 10. Watch the video.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cast of Dear Evan Hansen in rehearsal at the John W. Engeman Theater. The production, starring Joe Serafini as Evan Hansen, begins performances September 10. Watch the video.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Come to PCS Theater With Double-Cast Production
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
PCS Theater will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN in a double-cast production at The Players Club of Swarthmore, directed by Anne Marie Scalies with real-life parents and teenagers cast in corresponding roles.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
PCS Theater will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN in a double-cast production at The Players Club of Swarthmore, directed by Anne Marie Scalies with real-life parents and teenagers cast in corresponding roles.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast and Creatives Revealed at John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 25, 2026
I love visiting Northwest Arkansas, and when I was invited to see Dear Evan Hansen at Arkansas Public Theatre, I was especially excited because it meant I would finally get to visit the historic Victory Theater in downtown Rogers. Owned by the City of Rogers and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Victory is a beautiful piece of the city’s history as well as a home for live theatre.
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 25, 2026
I love visiting Northwest Arkansas, and when I was invited to see Dear Evan Hansen at Arkansas Public Theatre, I was especially excited because it meant I would finally get to visit the historic Victory Theater in downtown Rogers. Owned by the City of Rogers and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Victory is a beautiful piece of the city’s history as well as a home for live theatre.
WATCH: Escucha un fragmento de ‘Te Encontrarán’ de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Aug 25, 2026
El próximo 23 de octubre el Teatro Rialto de Madrid acogerá el estreno de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN, la nueva apuesta de ATG Entertainment Spain que nos ofrecen un primer fragmento de Te encontrarán, uno de los temas más célebres de la producción.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Aug 25, 2026
El próximo 23 de octubre el Teatro Rialto de Madrid acogerá el estreno de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN, la nueva apuesta de ATG Entertainment Spain que nos ofrecen un primer fragmento de Te encontrarán, uno de los temas más célebres de la producción.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Steven Levenson written?
Steven Levenson has written 4 shows including The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin (Playwright), Dear Evan Hansen (Book), If I Forget (Playwright), Days of Rage (Playwright).
What awards has Steven Levenson been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for If I Forget, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Core Values and John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin.
What awards has Steven Levenson won?
Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, and the John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin.
Podcasts
Ep175 - Steven Levenson: Tick... Tick... Boom!, Dear Evan Hansen, Fosse/Verdon
Stephen Levenson is a Tony award winning playwright and screenwriter who famously won his Best Book of a Musical Tony for Dear Evan Hansen. He later adapted the script for the film adaptation. Stephen has numerous Off-Broadway credits, as well as a resume boasting TV and film.
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