Dear Evan Hansen 2016 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: December 4, 2016
Closing: September 18, 2022

Dear Evan Hansen - 2016 - Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal, and profoundly contemporary, musical about what happens when we let a lie consume us. This groundbreaking musical - featuring a book by Tony-winner Steven Levenson and a score by the Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul - examines what it means to be alive.

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in.

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'Dear Evan Hansen' on Broadway: This musical gets teens and their screens
9 / 10

And what makes 'Dear Evan Hansen' yet more extraordinary is how all of the teenage nuance explored so exquisitely by Platt, all of this fledgling character's hope and hesitation, is baked formatively into the score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a youthful duo I've deeply admired since first hearing their score to, all of all things, 'A Christmas Story' in Chicago. The link between that retro show and this thrillingly contemporary exploration of the trials and pitfalls of late adolescence is not as distant as one might think.

Dear Evan Hansen: EW stage review
10 / 10

Leaving a new musical with a great song or two running through your head is a rare but exciting thing. Leaving with about 10 great songs running through your head is pretty much unheard of. But that's the power of Dear Evan Hansen, which just opened on Broadway after a world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage and a stint at Second Stage Off-Broadway.

VIDEO: Meet DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Zachary Noah Piser on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 15, 2022


Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with Broadway's newest Evan Hansen, Zachary Noah Piser.

Zachary Noah Piser Will Take Over Title Role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More New Casting For 2022
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 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.

VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022


Jordan Fisher appeared on CBS Mornings this morning to discuss returning to Broadway in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen. The actor also touched on his own mental health struggles and how they allow him to connect to the role. Fisher also discussed his personal rules regarding social media and expecting a baby with his wife!

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Spotlights The Importance of Community and Acceptance
by Emily Short - January 6, 2022


Dear Evan Hansen encourages smiles and laughs, steals gasps and tears, and teaches one of life’s most important lessons–we all have a place in this world.

Student Blog: Dear Evan Hansen Reopening Night - Meeting My Idol
by Student Blogger: Max Martinez - December 30, 2021


I waited months for this day, but I’m finally in Manhattan, wearing my lavender hoodie from Jordan Fisher’s official merch. It reads “Be My Friend” on my chest and there’s a small heart on one of the sleeves, the same place where Jordan has his heart-shaped tattoo. According to him, it means to “wear your heart on your sleeve”.

Performances of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cancelled Through December 26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2021


Performances of DEAR EVAN HANSEN from December 20 through December 26 have been canceled out of an abundance of caution surrounding Covid-19.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Return to Broadway Celebrated With Performance of YOU WILL BE FOUND
by Gigi Gervais - December 12, 2021


The Tony, Grammy and Oliver Award-winning global sensation Dear Evan Hansen celebrated its long-awaited return to Broadway’s Music Box Theatre (239 W 45th Street) last night, marking the final Broadway show to make its return this year.

VIDEO: Watch DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Reopening Night Entrance Applause
by Gigi Gervais - December 12, 2021


Broadway welcomed back fan-favorite Dear Evan Hansen back to the Music Box Theatre on December 10th.

VIDEO: Watch DEAR EVAN HANSEN Fans Flood the Streets on Reopening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2021


The Tony, Grammy and Oliver Award-winning global sensation Dear Evan Hansen celebrated its long-awaited return to Broadway's Music Box Theatre last night, marking the final Broadway show to make its return this year.

Photos: Inside DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Reopening Night on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - December 12, 2021


Dear Evan Hansen celebrated its long-awaited return to Broadway last night, marking the final Broadway show to make its return this year. BroadwayWorld was there to take you inside the night! 

The Empire State Building Will Light Up Blue to Celebrate DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Return To Broadway
by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2021


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. 

VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN Re-Opening on LIVE With KELLY & RYAN
by Michael Major - December 6, 2021


Watch Jordan Fisher sit down with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest to discuss how demanding the role of Evan Hansen is and what it is like to be reunited with the company after two years apart. Also returning to the Broadway production are Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, David Jeffery, and more.

BWW Reviews: DEAR EVAN HANSEN is Okay, And Here's Why…
by David Clarke - September 21, 2021


Seeing the film with other critics and fans, every one seemed to be searching for an answer to the same question: Is the film really as bad as the first wave of reviews indicated? The silver lining: it’s not the worst stage to screen film adaptation I’ve sat through. However, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is definitely not a great movie.

Jordan Fisher Will Return to DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2021


The returning  casts have been announced for all three productions of Dear Evan Hansen, each of them featuring the  acclaimed actors who were performing the title role in March 2020 at the time of the shutdown.

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Hits the Big Screen - What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2021


The film adaptation of the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen hits theaters on September 24th, but some lucky members of the press were able to view it early as it has its premiere at TIFF this week.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Soundtrack to Feature Reimagined Songs by Sam Smith, Carrie Underwood, Tori Kelly & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2021


It has been announced that the soundtrack for the Dear Evan Hansen film will feature reimagined tracks by Sam Smith, Summer Walker, Sza, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Finneas and Tori Kelly!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Liz Kate Visits THE BROADWAY GINGER PODCAST
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 31, 2021


From being asked by director Stephen Chbosky to read for a completely different role in the middle of callbacks to being a featured artist on 'You Will be Found' - not to mention filming in the middle of a pandemic - Liz Kate says being in Dear Evan Hansen was unforgettable.

VIDEO: Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever Talk DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Revised Ending, Filming During COVID, and More
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2021


Platt has revealed that some changes have been made for the upcoming movie, including a revised ending, that allegedly holds Evan more accountable for his actions than was seen in the stage version.

Ben Platt Reveals DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film Will Have a Rewritten Ending and Two New Songs
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2021


Platt has revealed that some changes have been made for the upcoming movie, including a revised ending, that allegedly holds Evan more accountable for his actions than was seen in the stage version.

Jordan Fisher Will Rejoin DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway- Watch the GMA Performance!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 1, 2021


Fisher was the first African American to portray the title character in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' entering the production shortly before the shutdown on January 28, 2020.

Other Productions of Dear Evan Hansen

2015   Washington, DC (Regional) Arena Stage World Premiere Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2016   Off-Broadway Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2019   Toronto Original Canadian Production
Toronto
2021   West End Original West End Production
West End
2021   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour

Dear Evan Hansen - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Steven Levenson
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Greif
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Ben Platt
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Alex Lacamoire
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Benj Pasek
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ben Platt
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Rachel Bay Jones
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen
2017 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Steven Levenson
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Greif
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Japhy Weideman
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Japhy Weideman
2017 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Alex Lacamoire
2017 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Benj Pasek
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Mike Faist
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ben Platt
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Rachel Bay Jones

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