Dear Evan Hansen
A superb, unmissable musical
The Inpendent
Why see Dear Evan Hansen?
You Will Be Found
After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of misunderstood youth and the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. The original version of this Tony-winning musical was a massive hit in the West End, earning a staggering seven Olivier nominations including Best New Musical!
Featuring a book by Steven Leverson and music and lyrics from Justin Paul and Benji Pasek (La La Land) that includes modern theatrical classics such as "Waving Through a Window" and "You Will Be Found" discover the powerful musical in this exciting new production when it sets off across the country from the autumn of 2024!
What Is The Story?
The Evan of our story is a high school misfit who is desperate for any form of recognition from his peers. When a fellow student's suicide rocks the community, Evan is thrust into its centre, finally getting what he's always wanted: a chance to fit in.
Smart, contemporary and timely, it is a touching and socially conscious exploration of the tumult of adolescence, and what just what we're willing to sacrifice to find our own place in the overwhelming noise of the modern world.
Key Information
Audience
Teen suicide references
Dates
Finished 2 Nov
Cast
- Ryan Kopel as Evan Hansen
- Lauren Conroy as Zoe Murphy
- Alice Fearn as Heidi
- Helen Anker as Cynthia Murphy
- Richard Hurst as Larry Murphy
- Killian Thomas Lefevre as Connor Murphy
- Tom Dickerson as Jared Kleinman
- Vivian Panka as Alana Beck
- Sonny Monaghan as alternate Evan
Creative
- Book by Steven Levenson
- Lyrics by Benj Pasek
- Music by Justin Paul
- Directed by Adam Penford
Awards
Olivier Awards, 2020 - Nominations
Best new musical
Best original score or new orchestrations
Best actor in a musical - Sam Tutty
Best actor in a supporting role in a musical - Jack Loxton
Best actor in a supporting role in a musical - Rupert Young
Best actress in a supporting role in a musical - Lucy Anderson
Best actress in a supporting role in a musical - Lauren Ward
2018 Grammy Award Wins
Best Musical Theater Album
2017 TONY AWARD Wins
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Ben Platt
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Rachel Bay Jones
Best Book of a Musical - Steven Levenson
Best Original Score - Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire
2017 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Ben Platt
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Mike Faist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Rachel Bay Jones
Best Book of a Musical - Steven Levenson
Best Original Score - Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Japhy Weideman
Best Direction of a Musical - Michael Greif
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire
Reviews
Our review
Sensational, Moving, Important
Check out what our Wendy, Kath and Abigail thought of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noel Coward Theatre!
Abigail Slocombe
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Catherine Smith
If you want a good cry then this is the production for you.
Strong cast. Beautiful songs and singers. Sam Tutty did a great job of portraying an insecure, anxiety riddled boy. Rebecca Mckinnis also made my cry with her emotionally lead performance. Luckily I don’t suffer from anxiety but it would be interesting to see how some of my friends would connect with this show 🤔 ... Read more
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